Lately have you been noticing something strange in your coconut palms, gumbo-limbo and other plants? It could be related to the reappearance of the Rugose Spiraling Whitefly, Aleurodicus rugioperculatus) (RSW). If you remember correctly, it was first reported… Read More
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 may remember that… Read More
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 is a disease… Read More
Earlier this month, Miami-Dade County hosted its first-ever Coastal Shoreline Restoration module of the Florida Master Naturalist Program. This module focused on restoration principles and approaches for three specific habitats: mangroves, oysters, and salt marsh. The objective of the… Read More
When we think of recycling, we commonly think about plastic, glass, and aluminum products. What is not at the forefront of people’s minds is recycling the shells of the delicious oysters that they have just consumed during happy… Read More
King Tides have been the subject of much discussion in recent years. King Tides are the phenomena of the highest predicted tides of a given year. What does this mean for us in Miami-Dade County? More water, where… Read More
Since 2014, the Florida Reef Tract has experienced a prolonged coral disease outbreak. This is of grave importance, as the 350 linear mile-long reef system is the largest barrier reef in the continental United States, and the third… Read More
What is Sargassum? Sargassum is a macroalgae, or seaweed, that originates in the Sargasso Sea, off of the east coast of the United States in the North Atlantic Ocean. The two species of sargassum are Sargassum natans and… Read More
Did you know that University of Florida /IFAS researchers (scientists) are working on a new crop for the Florida industry: it is the Industrial Hemp Research Pilot Project! I found out all this information when I attended one… Read More
What do the following names have in common: Anthonomus testaceosquamosus, the hibiscus bud weevil; Fiorinia phantasma, the Phantasma Scale; Aceria litchii, the lychee erinose mite? All these pests were introduce or reintroduce to Florida during 2018 and were… Read More
