Invasive Species – Lesson 2
Check out this guy… We found him last week on our front porch, basking in the sun. It is a Cuban Anole… an invasive lizard. As the name suggests, the Cuban Anole (also called the Brown Anole… Read More
Tag: Invasive Species
Working at UF/IFAS CAIP is a Family Tradition
In 1979, Dan Thayer wrote a letter to Dr. William Haller that would impact the course of his entire family’s future and career paths. The letter asked if Dr. Haller would be willing to take him on as… Read More
Invasive Species – Lesson 1
Since we are not sure of everyone’s level of invasive species understanding, let’s start from the beginning – the ole “this is a baseball” idea. Actually, different agencies and departments define the term differently. Some may call one… Read More
Horseback riders address invasive species problem across Florida
A UF/IFAS Extension program educates outdoor enthusiasts to report invasive plant species with a unique vantage point – from horseback. In doing so, participants can help UF/IFAS reduce some of the invasive species that cost the United States… Read More
Graduate Student Highlight: Jacob Thayer
Jacob Thayer, originally from Jupiter, Florida, is a graduate assistant with the UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants (CAIP) majoring in agronomy with a focus in aquatic plant management. Majoring in forest resources and conservation, Jacob worked… Read More
Updates on the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB), Halyomorpha halys (Stål) feeds on a wide variety of crops such as apples, peaches, tomatoes, grapes, and green beans. On the host, the damage caused by BMSB to leaves starts as small… Read More
Winter: Friend or Foe to Invasive Plants?
By Dr. Candice Prince, UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants & UF Agronomy Faculty A common joke in Florida is that only has two seasons: hot, and hotter. Tourists flock to the state during the winter months… Read More
Biological Control Successes in Florida
A UF/IFAS publication is available showcasing biological control success stories in Florida. UF/IFAS Research and Extension specialists are addressing the invasive plant and insect problem in Florida. These experts develop integrated pest management techniques that often incorporate the… Read More
Brazilian Peppertree Integrated Management Guide 2019 Now Available
Click on the image below to download your free copy of the Brazilian peppertree integrated management guide for 2019.
2019 – A Year of Growth
By Dr. Jason Ferrell, UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants Director The UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants (CAIP) is not new. The Florida legislature formed CAIP in 1978. The Center has been nationally and internationally… Read More