UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
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
Join us at the UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County Office for some fun learning experiences this December! Below is our current class list for the month. Cooking in an Instant and Air Frying December 1st, 2021 from 6 pm… Read More
EDRR Invasive Species Apple Snails (Pomace sp.) 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 Causing either an… Read More
Anthropogenic release of an invasive species Besides the well-known and most common domestic animals, such as cats and dogs, there are other exotic species that have entered the pet animal trade. This includes reptiles, such as turtles, snakes,… Read More
RUSKIN, Fla. — Aquarium hobbyists count on the hard work of tropical fish farmers to supply the species they adore. Think barbs, tetras, angelfish and more. As a UF/IFAS multi-county tropical aquaculture Extension agent nearly 30 years ago,… Read More
Six Rivers “Dirty Dozen” Invasive Species Feral Hog (Sus scrofa) 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
Where is IFASBOOKS this weekend? Saturday, October 23, 8 am – 12 noon: Master Gardener Volunteer Plant Sale Discovery Gardens UF/IFAS Extension Lake County 1951 Woodlea Rd Tavares, FL (352) 343-4101 lake@ifas.ufl.edu UF/IFAS Extension Lake County To Host… Read More
Where is IFASBOOKS this weekend? Saturday, October 23, 8 am – 12 noon: Master Gardener Volunteer Plant Sale Discovery Gardens UF/IFAS Extension Lake County 1951 Woodlea Rd Tavares, FL (352) 343-4101 lake@ifas.ufl.edu UF/IFAS Extension Lake County To Host… Read More
Nandina (Nandina domestica) Nandina, or heavenly bamboo, started in the landscape and now appears throughout some of our natural areas. This evergreen shrub grows upright and produces bright red berry clusters, similar to Coral Ardisia. It reaches heights… Read More
Florida’s climate makes a cozy environment for a variety of plant species. The downside is that invasive and potentially destructive species often try to call Florida home, too. A new guide developed by UF/IFAS Extension Seminole County outlines… Read More
