UF/IFAS Pest Alert
Written by: Alex Gannon, UF Introduction Wireworms are click beetle larvae (Elateridae) that are soil pests affecting sweet potato and potato crops not only in Florida but around the world. There are many different species of click beetle… Read More
You may not have seen these subterranean pests, but during the summer months, juvenile mole crickets have been busy feeding and growing larger. During the autumn many of these insects will develop into adults, but all will be… Read More
What are cutworms? The term “cutworm” describes a group moths all known for their extremely characteristic larval damage – cutting a new seedling stem down to the soil level (Figure 1). One larva can cut down multiple plants in… Read More
Introduction Stink bugs are pests of a wide variety of plants including vegetables, fruits, and ornamentals. Stink bugs use their piercing sucking mouthparts to siphon out nutrients from plants. The red banded stink bug (Piezodorus guildinii) is a Neotropical bug… Read More
Introduction Armored scales are small insect pests that use a straw-like mouthpart to suck out plant juices, have a hard exterior like a shell, and in high numbers can cause serious problems or kill the plant. The cycad… Read More
NEW! July 28: The Role of HOA Stormwater Ponds and How to Avoid Premature Decline, that is, “Special Assessments” costs. 2. July 15: Fruit Tree Groves- the Road Show 3. Register for Pesticide CEUs from UF researchers on… Read More
Before we can answer the question of an evil palm weevil, we first need to know what a weevil is. A weevil is a family of beetles that are usually identified by the mouthpart — a long snout… Read More
The pygmy date palm (Phoenix roebelenii) is common in many Florida landscapes due to their small size, adaptability to various soil types, and considered cold hardy to temperatures as low as 25°F. Pygmy date palms often exhibit nutrient… Read More
1/ Collier County Fruit Road Tour: Saturday July 15 is a fruit orchard tour of 2 expert-hosted locations. Lychees, Longans, Mangoes and MORE!! Limited to 30 people. Cost $25. Meet at GG Community Center. More info & register… Read More
Have you ever had a sick plant? Did you know that many of our Florida plant problems can be attributed to exotic pests? Learn more about common issues, scouting, and submitting samples at Florida First Detector! Expert speakers… Read More
