By: Cindy Spence Source(s): John Foltz (352) 392-1901, ext. 130 James Meeker (352) 372-3505 GAINESVILLE—A tree-killing beetle has invaded the Ocala National Forest and by the time its work is done the face of the forest could be… Read More
By: Chuck Woods (352) 392-1773 x 281 WASHINGTON, D.C.—A team of scientists and two faculty members from the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences will receive 1996 Honor Awards from the U.S. Department of Agriculture… Read More
Source(s): Phil Koehler (352) 392-2484 Marie Hammer (352) 392-1945 GAINESVILLE—When it comes to creepy-crawly insect pests that thrive in warm weather, the tiny almost invisible dust mite can cause big problems around the home, especially for allergy sufferers…. Read More
By: Chuck Woods (352) 392-1773 x 281 Source(s): Nan-Yao Su (954) 475-8990 Al Farrugio (212) 363-6604 Mark Gilberg (318) 357-6421 NEW YORK — Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free. OK, but… Read More
By: Cindy Spence Source(s): Jason Squitier John Capinera (352) 392-1901, ext. 111 GAINESVILLE—When the Gators won the national football championship, suddenly “official” thingamajigs of the University of Florida Gators were popping up everywhere. Now comes the official grasshopper.
By: Chuck Woods (352) 392-1773 x 281 Source(s): Wayne H. Smith (352) 846-0850 Mary L. Duryea (352) 846-0896 GAINESVILLE—Sixty native trees will be planted at the Austin Cary Memorial Forest to help celebrate the 60th anniversary of University… Read More
By: Cindy Spence Source: Ronald Ward, (352) 392-9490 GAINESVILLE—Of course you’re planning to send flowers on Mother’s Day. It’s the second busiest flower holiday of the year. But did you send flowers last week or last month? Or… Read More
GAINESVILLE—Termite damage and control costs in Florida exceed $500 million annually, but could be reduced with pending legislation that makes builders and pest control operators more responsible for termite protection, says a University of Florida urban entomologist and… Read More
GAINESVILLE—The warmer weather of a Florida springtime draws both people and wildlife out of hibernation — a combination that makes snake-sightings much more common in April than any other time of the year. Just as snakes begin looking… Read More
GAINESVILLE — A new $1.6 million Aquatic Food Products Building at the University of Florida will be officially dedicated by UF President John Lombardi during ceremonies beginning at 10:00 am on Friday, April 4, 1997. “The Aquatic Food… Read More
