UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
20 years of FMNP courses have come and gone. It’s hard to believe how much has been accomplished during that time by instructors, graduates, and FMNP staff. To put this in perspective, over the last 20 years: 10… Read More
At the start of 2021, Ellie Littler knew she needed a breath of fresh air from the pressures of being a college student during a global pandemic. Elizabeth “Ellie” Littler, a third-year plant science major from Deland, Florida, saw… Read More
The dengue virus (DENV) is spread by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, a species that remains a source of frustration for mosquito control agencies, medical entomologists, and ecologists. As a virus that poses a public health risk impacting as… Read More
The reason invasive plants can so easily take over the landscape in their adopted environments is that they have no native natural enemies in their new homes. Fortunately, biological control organisms can help put the brakes on these… Read More
I was recently ask a set of complicated questions about how long Live Oaks (Quercus virginiana) live. Question: “Is it true that live oaks only live for about 60 years?” Answer: No. Live oaks can live for well… Read More
Proper tree pruning is vital for tree health and vitality. When pruning it is important to use the 3-cut method. The first cut is the undercut. This prevents the bark from ripping down the trunk when cutting the… Read More
New at IFASBOOKS—Outdoor Adventures From the earliest explorers to today’s weekend anglers, Florida has long been a land (and sea) of adventure. A group of exciting new books and guides at the IFAS Extension Bookstore allow you to… Read More
RUSKIN, Fla. — Nonnative fish eat away at the banks of rivers and lakes – one reason University of Florida researchers caution people not to release unwanted fish. People sometimes put fish from their aquariums into nearby waterways…. Read More
This series on vertebrates of the Florida panhandle is to enhance your education of the different animals that call this place home. This is the only reason to include clingfish to this list… to enhance your education. … Read More
Six Rivers “Dirty Dozen” Invasive Species Red Fire Ant (Solenopis invicta) Define Invasive Species: must have all of the following – Is non-native to the area, in our case northwest Florida Introduced by humans, whether intentional or accidental… Read More
