Category: Invasive Species

Cultivating with Caution: Invasive plants in the market

by Tatiana Sanchez-Jones, DPM
June 22, 2026

If you’ve more than glanced at the plants along the roadside or questioned the vines creeping through your neighborhood, it is likely that you are familiar with the encroachment of invasive plants into our natural spaces. Our manicured spaces ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Home Management, Invasive Species, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, Alachua, FarmingAlachua, Florida-Friendly Landscapes, Gardening, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension

Calibrating a Backpack Sprayer; the 1/128th Rule

by Kevin Korus
February 4, 2022

In preparation for Spring, it is a good idea to make sure your equipment is calibrated and in good working condition. This article discusses a quick and easy method for calibrating a hand-powered, backpack sprayer. Calibration is important so ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Livestock, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Tags: Calibration, NFLAG, Pesticide

Aquatic Weed Control for Florida Ponds

by Kevin Korus
August 6, 2021

Introduction August is that time of year when our beautiful blue ponds tend to turn green. Maintaining a healthy, weed and algae free pond or lake can be difficult in Florida when temperatures increase and we have plenty of sunshine. Although ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Aquatic Weeds, Pond

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