Category: NATURAL RESOURCES

Which Pesticide Certification Do I Need?

by Dr. Brett Bultemeier

April 25, 2024

What on earth is a pesticide certification…do you mean pesticide license? Well, my astute readers, you are correct, we often call them pesticide licenses…but pesticide certification is the better term. It’s what the EPA uses and it’s ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Blog Community, HOME LANDSCAPES, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Brett Bultemeier, Pesticide Certification, Pesticide Information Office, Pesticide License

Pesticide Persistence

by Entomology Emily

March 7, 2024

Hello Avid Readers! Have you ever heard the term persistence as it relates to pesticides? This characteristic is very important as it relates to how long the pesticide “persists” or stays in the environment. There is some history associated ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, HOME LANDSCAPES, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Chemicals, Emily Kraus, Environment, Pesticide Information Office, Pesticide Label, Safety

What Do Our Readers Have to Say?

by Dr. Brett Bultemeier

February 29, 2024

We have been posting these blogs for over 3 years now, and you have come with us every step of the way. We have had jokes, song lists, and hidden Easter Eggs along the way. I am hoping you have had fun AND learned something. This communication ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Blog Community, HOME LANDSCAPES, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Brett Bultemeier, Pesticide Information Office, Survey

Can Pest Management be Sustainable?

by Entomology Emily

February 16, 2024

Hello Avid Readers! Have you ever been concerned that your pest management tactics aren’t very environmentally friendly? Have you asked yourself can pest management be sustainable? Well lucky for you the answer is yes! There are more and ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, HOME LANDSCAPES, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Emily Kraus, EPA, Integrated Pest Management, Pest Management, Pesticide Resistance, Safety, Sustainability

Climate Change and Pesticides

by Entomology Emily

November 30, 2023

Hello Avid Readers! This month I attended the Entomological Society of America annual meeting. There were many presentations that have me thinking about how climate change is likely to affect populations of many organisms, including pests, and ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, HOME LANDSCAPES, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS
Tags: Emily Kraus, Endangered Species, Integrated Pest Management, Pest Management, Pesticide, Pesticide Exposure, Pesticide Information Office

Do You Know Where to Find a PULA?

by Dr. Brett Bultemeier

November 16, 2023

The pesticide world is so full of acronyms it’s not even funny, and we use them all the time. I did in this title, and you probably thought “where do I find it? heck I don’t even know what it is”. Well hopefully I can help you navigate ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Blog Community, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Brett Bultemeier, Endangered Species, EPA, Pesticide Information Office, Pesticide Use Limitation Area, PULA

Pesticides and Florida Lakes

by Entomology Emily

July 13, 2023

Hello Avid Readers and welcome back! July is “Lakes Appreciation Month”. I know I love to paddle and fish on the lakes near me, and I’m sure many of you do as well. Have you ever been on a lake and wondered how it was created or how it's ... READ MORE

Category: Invasive Species, NATURAL RESOURCES, Recreation, UF/IFAS, Water
Tags: Center For Aquatic And Invasive Plants, Emily Kraus, Pesticide, Pesticide Safety, Safety

Pesticides and Pollinators: Protecting Our Pals

by Entomology Emily

June 15, 2023

Hello Avid Readers and welcome back! This week we will be celebrating slightly in advance of Pollinator Week. Our vegetable and flower gardens serve as a point of pride for many of us green thumbs. We want to protect our veggies from pests, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, HOME LANDSCAPES, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Emily Kraus, Integrated Pest Management, Pesticide, Pollinator Protection, Safety

Who Gave the Spring It’s Voice

by Dr. Brett Bultemeier

June 2, 2023

For Dr. Suess fans everywhere, this title might have made you think of the Lorax. The quote "I am the Lorax. I speak for the trees. I speak for the trees for the trees have no tongues”. You might be curious about how this is going to tie ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Blog Community, Conservation, HOME LANDSCAPES, NATURAL RESOURCES, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Brett Bultemeier, Entomology Emily, EPA, Pesticide Information Office, Rachel Carson, Silent Spring

Earth Day! Biopesticides, Organic, and Safer Choice

by Entomology Emily

April 20, 2023

Hello Avid Readers! This month there are many events celebrating the big blue sphere we call home, Earth! I thought I would take the opportunity to discuss some chemical options and alternatives that are considered safer for the earth. There ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, HOME LANDSCAPES, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Emily Kraus, EPA, Pesticide, Pesticide Information Office, Pesticide Label, Pesticide Safety

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