Culicoides paraensis, (Insecta: Diptera: Ceratopogonidae), Vector of Oropouche Virus
Nathan Burkett-Cadena.
This publication provides an in-depth profile of Culicoides paraensis Goeldi (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae). These biting midges, sometimes called sand flies and no-see-ums, live throughout forested areas of North and South America. Culicoides paraensis bites people and could transmit a human pathogen.
Benefits of Mixed Cultivar Plantings for Cross-Pollination in Blueberry: A Guide to Maximize Yields
Clement Larue, Stan Chabert, Doug Phillips, Rachel E. Mallinger.
Provides Florida blueberry growers information on the benefits of cross-pollination in southern highbush blueberry production systems. Also presents advice on how to plant a highly productive orchard optimized for cross-pollination and fruit production.
The Predatory Mite Amblyseius tamatavensis (Blommers) (Acari: Phytoseiidae)
Hannah R. Talton, Maria A. Canon, Amanda C. Hodges, Hugh A. Smith, Alexandra M. Revynthi.
The predatory mite Amblyseius tamatavensis (Blommers) belongs to the order Mesostigmata and the family Phytoseiidae. This important family includes commercially available biological control agents and natural enemies of plant-feeding mites and small, soft-bodied insects. A. tamatavensis, a generalist predatory mite, thrives in many cropping systems. It feeds on small hemipteran insects and pollen when prey is not present.
The Hibiscus Bud Weevil (Anthonomus testaceosquamosus Linell, Coleoptera: Curculionidae)
Alexandra M Revynthi, Yisell Velazquez- Hernandez; Juleysy Rodriguez (Contributor); Paul E. Kendra; Daniel Carrillo (Contributor); Catharine M Mannion.
The hibiscus bud weevil (Anthonomus testaceosquamosus Linell, Coleoptera: Curculionidae) is a key insect pest of China rose hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L., Malvales: Malvaceae). Ornamental nursery growers report increased weevil population densities in Homestead nurseries in 2019 and 2020. They report the weevil harmed the hibiscus industry in south Florida during the spring shipping period, resulting in large economic losses.
Florida’s Bee Species of Greatest Conservation Need
Walker Bensch, Rachel Mallinger.
Raising public awareness about Florida’s diverse bees and their fascinating life histories. Synthesizes current information on each bee species for quick reference by researchers and land managers interested in efforts to conserve these species.
The Updated Seed Testing Rule for Lettuce mosaic virus in Florida
De-Fen Mou, Germán V. Sandoya, Anna Mészáros, Ozgur Batuman, Trevor Smith.
Explains the updated Florida seed certification requirement for lettuce mosaic virus (LMV). Florida mandates that all lettuce seeds sold and used in the state must be tested and certified as LMV-free (i.e., zero infected seed per 30,000 tested for LMV). Provides information to state and county Extension faculty, crop consultants, current and potential lettuce producers, seed companies, and home gardeners who grow lettuce in Florida.
New World Screwworm Cochliomyia hominivorax (Coquerel) (Insecta: Diptera: Calliphoridae)
Edwin R. Burgess, Samantha M. Wisely.
The New World screwworm (NWS), Cochliomyia hominivorax (Coquerel) (Diptera: Calliphoridae), also known as the primary screwworm, Gusano Barrenador del Ganado (GBG), or cattle bore worm, is the only parasitic representative of the genus Cochliomyia. Historical losses to the United States livestock industry, as well as its threat to wildlife, companion animals, and humans, incentivized an eradication program beginning in the 1950s and using a process called Sterile Insect Technique (SIT).
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