Help with Bees
Summer is the time of year when we receive the most calls about honey bees ( Apis sp.).The calls are not generally to praise the busy bee for its hard work, but to report them… Read More
Category: Pests & Disease
Asian Giant Hornet, Vespa mandarinia
I am getting some calls from people asking about the Asian Giant Hornet or the “murder hornet”. Vespa mandarinia, is native to Japan and can be found in many other countries throughout Asia. The first… Read More
What are the spots on my tree?
This is a frequent question we get at the plant clinic. Many residents complain of “spots” or a “strange disease” growing on their trees, especially on palms. But this is not a disease, it is… Read More
What is wrong with the Sabal palm?
It’s difficult to believe that our state tree, Sabal palmetto, is presenting some difficulties. For me, Sabals are a bullet proof plant, until recently… What is the culprit? Lethal bronzing disease (LBD)! It used to… Read More
COVID-19 and UF/IFAS Extension
Updated 03/16/20 As we continue to monitor COVID-19 in Florida, I wanted to take a moment to update our UF/IFAS Extension community about our current status, best practices and next steps. Please call your local… Read More
Damaging Lychee Erinose Mite found in Miami-Dade County
The Lychee Erinose Mite (LEM), Aceria litchii, was found in a backyard lychee tree in the northern portion of Miami-Dade County, FL in February 2020. LEM was previously found in Lee County on Pine Island… Read More
Bean Red Node Disease Threatening Vegetable Industry in Miami-Dade
Incidence of Red Node Disease Miami-Dade is ranked the number one county growing beans in both the Florida state and accross the country. More than 11,000 acres per year were grown in the field. However,… Read More
Lethal Viral Necrosis (associated with Sugarcane Mosaic Virus-SCMV) frequently asked questions
Recently in Miami-Dade County, several samples were diagnosed positive for a new disease called lethal viral necrosis (associated with sugarcane mosaic virus, SCMV) on Saint Augustinegrass, cultivar ‘Floratam’. The following are the most frequent… Read More
Paying attention to an outbreak of tomato chlorotic spot virus (TCSV) again in this growing season
What we have seen in tomato fields We have observed an outbreak of tomato chlorotic spot virus (TCSV) in some tomato fields. It could become a great concern again in this growing season. As everybody… Read More
Fusarium Wilt on Washingtonia palms
Are you noticing that the big and tall Washingtonia palm (Washingtonia robusta) are dying in the landscape? Lately, I am seeing a lot of damage in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. The cause of the problem… Read More