UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County
Did you know it is very dangerous for your cat to be outside? Cats left outside are attacked and killed by dogs, coyotes and other predators. They frequently get in fights and are scratched, bitten, maimed, infected and… Read More
Do you long to see more birds and butterflies flying about your garden? Do you want to help Florida’s wild critters survive? Are you tired of spending money and time watering, fertilizing, pruning and mowing your landscape? By knowing… Read More
As my colleague Lara pointed out on February 15th, this week is National Invasive Species Awareness Week. We’ll be teaching many classes (schedule at link above) around Pinellas County to help you learn about invasive plants. So why are invasive… Read More
Treefrog! Did you know the invasive Cuban treefrog can grow to be 5.5 inches? That is quite big considering the largest of our native treefrogs only grows to be 2.5 inches. It’s also a good way to help… Read More
When: Tuesday, March 17, 2015 (St. Patrick’s Day) Time: 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM (Check-in starts at 9:30 AM) Where: UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County, 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo, FL Cost: $80 for general public, free to Pinellas County… Read More
Water-Wise Landscaping Class Schedule Water-Wise Landscaping classes presented by Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ experts in Pinellas County feature a different set of topics each month, focused on helping you create an attractive landscape that conserves water at the same time. Each workshop features… Read More
Posted on July 15, 2014 by Pest Alert The Giant African Land Snail (GALS) continues to make news around the US. In an online article, the Independent describes the confiscation of almost 70 unwanted GALS at the Los Angeles International… Read More
Lara Miller, Natural Resources Agent If you have ever had to battle an invasive species in your yard, you know the challenges they present. The bad news is, not only are they in your yard, but your neighbor’s… Read More
There is an alien invader taking over Florida land as we speak. It creeps slowly across the landscape right in front of us. It spreads with the help of birds, small mammals, and unsuspecting homeowners. Wherever the alien… Read More
Which one of these is the invasive Brazilian pepper tree and which one is the native holly tree? Can you tell the difference? Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius) is a very invasive, non-native tree. Unfortunately, with its bright red… Read More
