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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

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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

Rover Ants in Your Neighborhood

by Kevin O'Horan

Posted: June 5, 2015

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Dark Rover Ants (Brachymyrmex patagonicus) are an introduced nuisance ant species that can be found throughout the Southeastern United States. These very small brown ants, ranging in size from 1-3mm, live in colonies built in the soil. These… Read More

Category: Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife

Tags: ants, flying ants, pests, rover ants, small insects, UF/IFAS

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