UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
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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
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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
Compared to the native subterranean termite, the Formosan subterranean termite (FST) is more destructive.1 UF/IFAS researchers predict Formosan subterranean termites, along with Asian subterranean termites, will become an even greater threat to Florida in the decades to come.2… Read More
You may be familiar with sweet potatoes among Thanksgiving dinner tables, but these crops thrive in Florida’s hot summers. The colorful potatoes are grown throughout the state and are good sources of vitamins A and C. Unfortunately, the… Read More
From more woodpecker sightings on suet feeders to manatees migrating to warmer waters, November is the month Florida wildlife prepares for the winter season. More…
While citrus may come to mind when people think of crops in Florida, the state was ranked second nationally in annual eggplant production. With eggplant production happening throughout Florida (southeastern Florida being the main production region), it’s important for farmers… Read More
October is when the fall season really sets in. Besides cooler temperatures and shorter daylight hours, this month will bring about new animals and wildlife activity. Find out how Florida’s wildlife spend their fall in October wildlife happenings. More…
From stews to coleslaws to sandwiches, green and purple cabbage can be found in more than just sauerkraut. Cabbage—a cool-season crop grown throughout Florida—is one of many cruciferous vegetables or cole crops. Florida ranks third for fresh-market cabbage… Read More
