Long-legged Fly
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Marietta said she found this bug on the leaves of her young Meyer lemon tree. View the photo on Instagram here. Question: What kind of winged bug is it, and can it control psyllids (jumping plant lice)? Answer:… Read More
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Orangedogs
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Bill said he pulled these orangedogs off of his key lime tree. View the photo on Instagram here. Question: What kind of bugs are they, and are they harmful to plants or humans? Answer: Orangedogs Lyle Buss, University of Florida entomologist,… Read More
Milkweed Bugs
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Barbara said she spotted these bugs on her milkweed plants. View the photo on Instagram here. Question: What kind of bugs are they, and do they pose a threat to milkweed plants or caterpillars? Answer: Milkweed bugs Lyle Buss, University of… Read More
Seed Bugs
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Soosie said she noticed a growing population of these bugs after bringing her plants inside the screened porch of her Don Pedro Island, FL home before traveling. She added that these critters only come out after dark, are attracted to light and converge… Read More
Long-horned Beetle
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Jill said she discovered the bug in a hole on her wall of her home. View the photo on Instagram here. Question: What kind of bug is featured in the photo, and does it reproduce in or damage wooden structures? Answer:… Read More
White-Footed Ants
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UF/IFAS Extension SFYL follower MJA said ants have invaded the house. View the photo on Instagram here. Question: What type of ants are featured in the photo, and how do you manage them? Answer: White-footed Ants Lyle Buss, University of Florida… Read More
New UF/IFAS Extension location ups visibility, opportunities
The University of Florida IFAS Extension Hernando County agents and staff are settling into their new office at the Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport and Technology Center, and they couldn’t be happier with the change of scene. Until recently,… Read More
Youth take the plunge into environmental stewardship
Can you tell me how old a fish is just by looking at a slice of bone? That’s one question youth will learn how to answer in the Manatee Marine Explorers Day Camp created by two University of… Read More
65th Annual UF/IFAS Florida Beef Cattle Short Course
Who: The University of Florida IFAS department of animal sciences will host the 65th Annual Florida Beef Cattle Short Course. What: Both small and large beef producers are invited to hear experts discuss hot topics and current research… Read More
Preventing tree abuse through education
Have you ever had a tree trimmed back to bare bones because you thought you were getting your money’s worth? You may be guilty of tree abuse, says a University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences… Read More