IPM Archives - UF/IFAS Extension Hardee County

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Multiplying in the Garden: Green Peach Aphid

Florida farmers and ranchers are also environmentalists. They implement practices to preserve our natural resources. Picture credit: Jonael Bosques, UF/IFAS Extension Hardee County.

Posted: January 28, 2019

They are tiny, but their power lies in numbers. These insect pests are born pregnant, and can reproduce out of control in a short time. This column is dedicated to a common pest called the green peach aphid,… Read More

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Uncategorized

Tags: Agriculture, aphid, extension, garden, gardening, green, horticulture, Integrated Pest Management, IPM, pests, small insects, UF/IFAS

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ – Manage yard pests responsibly

What is a pest? For me, the first thing that comes to mind is my brother. For this article, though, let’s focus on pests in the landscape. Diseases, insects and weeds are the major pests that vex homeowners…. Read More