Mahogany webworms http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/orn/trees/mahogany_webworm.htm have been busy defoliating West Indies mahogany trees in the Upper Keys this spring. The colorful yellow, black and white striped caterpillars of this moth species also produce extensive webs. The adult… Read More
Thrips are small insects that can cause big problems in the landscape. They attack a wide variety of ornamental plants and their numbers can increase rapidly if left unchecked. Although they may be present throughout… Read More
Armored and soft scales are very common in Florida Keys landscapes. These insects damage many ornamental plants by sucking out the fluids. Indications of possible scale infestation include the presence of sooty mold (review Florida… Read More
Now that planting citrus is allowed again, you need to look out for another disease that is a bigger threat to our trees than citrus canker. Citrus greening, also known as Huanglongbing (HLB) or yellow… Read More
Weeping fig Ficus benjamina hedges are a common sight in the Florida Keys. If you have one in your landscape, it’s a good idea to inspect it for possible infestation by a new pest first… Read More
Brown and Green lacewings, are beneficial insects that attack and feed on pests such as aphids, mealybugs, scale insects, whiteflies, and other soft-bodies insects. Because of this, they are important in biological control. Some green… Read More
