A chigger is the larval form of a mite also called a red bug. It is a common misconception to think chiggers dig into the skin and stay attached. The saliva of the chigger sucking on the fluid… Read More
Class Registration Advanced Training for Commercial Landscapers This class is ONLY for those landscapers who need to RE-NEW their licenses. (Fertilizer, Round-Up, Lawn, Limited Lawn) (2 CORE & 2 LUF, 2 LCLM, 2 LLO, 2 L&O, 2 O&T) … Read More
DESCRIPTION Learn about trees, plants and gardening in Florida during a “Crash Course in North Florida Gardening” three-day seminar for newcomers to Florida. Time: 8:00 am – Noon Date: Saturday February 9 Saturday February 16 Saturday February 23… Read More
I had to schedule a site visit to your house for this problem. It is Thielaviopsis trunk rot which is caused by the fungus Thielaviopsis paradoxa. Due to this disease, the palm trunk either collapses on itself or… Read More
A: The pest you are referring to is probably Clathrus columnatus, which is commonly called Squid stinkhorn mushroom or “Dead Man’s Fingers”. A stinkhorn grows within an enclosed structure or membrane that looks similar to an egg. When the… Read More
Q: I have caterpillars on my canna lilies. I don’t want to kill any future butterflies, so how do I know if these are butterflies or moths? They are rolling themselves up into the leaves. A: Sometimes it… Read More
A: The orange and yellow sulfur butterflies love Cassia species such as Butterfly Bush or Christmas Senna, Cassia bicapsularis. Cassia plants are generally grown in south and central Florida only although they are planted here because of their… Read More
Q: We have spotted a small alligator in the pond in our back yard. I have an eight year old and one teenage son who are very curious. We also have small pets. Who can I call to… Read More
A: The old adage, “three leaves let it be” does not apply to poison sumac, Toxicodendron vernix. Sumac leaves are classified as compound which means the petiole or stem arising from the bud has more than one leaf. … Read More
A: The bright, orange spots you see on the oxalis are caused by a fungus, Puccinia sorghi, which is a type of rust. Generally, rust fungi must live on 2 or more plant hosts before they can complete… Read More
