UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
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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
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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
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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
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
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
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
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
According to the USDA, a farm is considered “small” if its gross sales are less than $250,000. As of 2007, the large majority (93%) of farms in Florida fell into the small farm category.1 While these statistics are… Read More
I would like to welcome you to the UF/IFAS Extension Official Blog. We will be using this blog site to post abstracts, posters and district news as needed. We welcome your comments and feedback. Follow our Blog and… Read More
NOTE: This post, originally written May 07, 2015, has been updated to reflect changes in the soil testing procedure. – UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County, Dec. 02, 2020 Post by Bob Mertens; Horticulture Program Specialist Before installing plants, starting… Read More
