Bulimulus sporadicus (d’Orbigny, 1835) It wasn’t long ago when riding the rails was a glamorous form of transportation. In the recent outbreak of COVID-19, many of us ponder the opportunity to hop on a train to see some… Read More
Strolling through my spring garden, enjoying the beautiful azaleas and Virginia spider wort. I panicked a bit when I realized covering my pink pineapple Bromeliads (Ananas comosus) were hundreds of eastern lubber grasshopper nymphs (Romalea microptera). It was… Read More
This summer my property has been bombarded by fuzzy teardrop-shaped caterpillars. This fiend is the “puss caterpillar.” It is the larva of the southern flannel moth (Megalopyge opercularis). The puss caterpillar is also known as Italian asp, possum… Read More
Training Session Date & Time 06/07/2019 08:00 AM – 03:30 PM Training Location UF/IFAS Extension, Volusia County 3100 E. New York Ave DeLand, FL 32724-6497, VOLUSIA Training Cost: $30.00 Registration Closing Date: 05/31/2019, Friday Is this training open… Read More
Three times each year, the UF/IFAS Extension Volusia County Commercial Horticulture program offers educational classes for the cut greens industry. Top researchers and speakers from the University of Florida present current research and timely topics that update growers… Read More
Extension offers lawn and landscape workshop The University of Florida/Volusia County Extension will offer a Green Industries Best Management Practices Workshop from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, June 15, at the Agricultural Center, 3100 E. New York… Read More
By Brooke Moffis Many homeowners moving to Florida hope to grow a citrus tree and a palm to enjoy in their new subtropical yard. Citrus is associated with Florida because it has been grown by both residents and… Read More
