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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… 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

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… Read More

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

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