July 2016 - UF/IFAS Extension Bay County

When is Half an Inch a Big Deal?

by juliebmcconnell
July 19, 2016

Sometimes when we talk about the size of things we like to estimate and don’t worry too much about being precise, but there are times when as little as a half inch really is a big deal. When talking about landscape maintenance and pest management ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Insects, Irrigation, Lawns, Mowing, Panhandle Gardening

Bacteria at the Beach

by Scott Jackson
July 2, 2016

The threat of bacteria in coastal waters can be scary and a challenge to understand. Here is information that helps clarify the threat to beach visitors and recreational users of marine waters. This is a good opportunity to think about bacteria ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Bacteria, Beach Closure, Enterococci, Fecal Coliform, Fisheries, Flesh Eating Bacteria, Oyster, Panhandle Outdoors, Seafood, Vibrio, Vibrio Vulnificus, Water, Water Quality

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