Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Agricultural Consulting Services
Founded in 1972, Glades Crop Care has established itself as a leader in agricultural consulting and research. Our team of certified professionals delivers science-based solutions for pest and disease management, food safety, and regulatory compliance. With decades of experience, we provide tailored scouting services, contract research trials, and educational resources to support sustainable farming practices. Our commitment to innovation is reflected in our partnerships with USDA, EPA, and land-grant universities, ensuring clients receive cutting-edge insights. We maintain a 100% on-time delivery record for research reports and offer web-based pesticide tracking systems to streamline farm management. Our clients benefit from region-specific expertise across Florida, Georgia, and the Southeastern U.S., with services extending to efficacy studies, residue trials, and crop health monitoring.We prioritize client collaboration, offering customized reporting formats and access to secure digital records. Recognized with multiple national awards, including the EPA PESP Champion Award, we continue to set industry standards for reliability and technical excellence. Our employee training programs and professional affiliations ensure ongoing expertise in agricultural best management practices. For over 50 years, we have remained dedicated to protecting crop health while enhancing profitability for growers.
Services
Crop Consulting
Contract Research
Food Safety DVDs
Pesticide Tracking
Scouting Services
Residue Trials
Efficacy Studies
Worker Safety Training
Regulatory Compliance
Research Farm Testing
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience in agricultural consulting and research
- Our team includes certified scouts with science-based field assessment expertise
- We maintain a 100% on-time delivery record for research reports
- Our EPA and USDA partnerships provide access to cutting-edge agricultural insights
- We offer web-based pesticide tracking systems for regulatory compliance
Services
Crop Consulting
Our certified scouts provide bi-weekly field assessments covering pests, diseases, and regulatory compliance. We deliver science-based recommendations tailored to specific crop needs from planting through harvest. Our regional expertise helps growers implement best management practices while maintaining environmental compliance.
Contract Research
We conduct GLP-compliant efficacy studies and residue trials for biopesticides, insecticides, and plant growth regulators. Our research includes product screening, phytotoxicity testing, and data analysis with LSD and DMRT methods. Trials occur on our research farm or commercial sites across multiple soil and irrigation conditions.
Food Safety DVDs
Educational DVDs cover worker safety, pesticide handling, and food safety protocols for harvest crews and packing houses. Materials meet WPS posting requirements and help ensure compliance with regulatory standards for agricultural operations.
Pesticide Tracking
Our web-based system maintains secure pesticide application records with instant client access. Features include restricted entry interval reports, inventory tracking, and compliance documentation to simplify regulatory requirements and improve farm management efficiency.
Scouting Services
Trained professionals perform field-by-field assessments of crop health, pest populations, and environmental compliance. Reports include actionable recommendations for pest control applications and resistance monitoring to optimize crop management decisions.
People
Madeline Mellinger
Founder
Founded Glades Crop Care in 1972, establishing the company's reputation for innovative pest management solutions and scientific excellence in agricultural consulting.
Dr. Charles Mellinger
Crop Consultant
Provides expert crop consulting services with extensive experience in field research and client-focused agricultural solutions for pest and disease management.
Eric Johnson
Contract Research
Manages contract research operations with expertise in conducting GLP-compliant field trials and residue studies for agricultural chemical evaluations.
Robbie Lucas
Accounts Receivable
Handles financial operations with focus on maintaining accurate billing records and ensuring timely payment processing for company services.
Kim Burman
Administrative
Manages administrative operations and career-related inquiries, serving as key contact for employment opportunities and office coordination.
Questions
What agricultural services does Glades Crop Care offer?
We provide crop consulting, contract research trials, pesticide tracking systems, and food safety education DVDs for fresh market produce growers.
Where does Glades Crop Care operate?
Our services cover Florida, Georgia, and other Southeastern U.S. states with research sites in multiple agricultural regions.
What research capabilities does the company have?
We conduct efficacy studies, residue trials, and GLP-compliant research on vegetables, citrus, sugarcane, and ornamentals since 1975.
How can I access pesticide application records?
Clients receive password-protected online access to secure digital records and regulatory compliance reports through our web portal.
What awards has Glades Crop Care received?
We've earned USDA's Award of Merit, multiple Florida Horticultural Society President's Awards, and EPA PESP Champion Awards.
