Landscape U
Join us April 11th for our next Landscape U class – Weed Management. Get the dirt on Pest Management in this class for Landscape & Pest Control Professionals. There is a great line up of topics and speakers…. Read More
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Review & Exams Ornamental/Turf & Private Ag Applicator
Review and Exams for Ornamental & Turf or Private Ag Applicator Pesticide Licenses – April 30, 2019 – Registration available here. 8:00am-8:30am – Registration 8:30am-12:00pm – O/T & Private Ag Reviews 12:00pm-1:00pm – Lunch on your own 1:00pm – 4:00pm… Read More
Irrigation Problems Are Visible During the Dry Season
It is easy to spot an irrigation problem when Mother Nature isn’t providing rainfall. Dry areas become quite visible when temperatures rise and little rainfall occurs. Typically, irrigation problems have a distinct pattern. When these dry spots appear,… Read More
This Fragrant Shrub Smells Wonderful!
As soon as I start my walk in the Exploration Gardens, I smell the delightful scent of the banana shrub. I can’t figure out why this plant isn’t used more in landscapes because it has so many good… Read More
Green Industries Best Management Practices (GI-BMP) Class 3.5.19
Join us on Tuesday, March 5th for a GI-BMP class at the UF/IFAS Extension Orange County. Click here for registration and details. CEUs are available. The Green Industries Best Management Practices (GI-BMP) are designed to preserve and protect Florida’s… Read More
Found in the Exploration Gardens: Polyphemus Moth Cocoons
The polyphemus moth is one of the largest and most beautiful silk moths. It is named after Polyphemus, the giant cyclops from Greek mythology who had a single large, round, eye in the middle of his forehead. The… Read More
What Caused This Severe Nutrient Deficiency on Pygmy Date Palm?
Have you seen this before? Two palms are growing side by side and one is showing symptoms of a severe nutrient deficiency and the other looks healthy. Sometimes the cause is simply a lack of nutrients in the… Read More
UF/IFAS Extension Needs Your Help!
Annual bluegrass, known as Poa annua, is the most troublesome weed of turf systems, according to a recent Weed Science Society of America survey, and this weed has grown to epidemic proportions, causing severe economic losses. Dr. Bryan… Read More
2019 IPM Jeopardy Champion
Welcome back to the winners circle STEVEN POULIOT, Land Shark Pest Control! Steven is the 2019 IPM Jeopardy Champion, and he also claimed the Championship in 2012! IPM Jeopardy is a review… Read More
Review and Exams for Limited Certifications Pesticide Applicator Licenses
Review and Exams for the Limited Certification Pesticide Applicator Licenses on February 21st at UF/IFAS Extension Orange County. 8:00am-3:00pm / Exams 3:00pm**. CEUs Available. Limited Certification for Commercial Landscape Maintenance *New Study Materials & Exam effective 7/18 – License needed for those… Read More