Plant-parasitic nematodes are a major yield-limiting factor in peanut production, with peanut root-knot nematode the major nematode of concern (Figure 1). Now is the time to plan a nematode management approach for 2026 peanuts. So, what options ... READ MORE
Category: Pests & Disease
Members of Fort Valley State University collaborated with researchers at the UF/IFAS Honey Bee Research and Extension Laboratory, Texas A&M University and the USDA to assist with a research project investigating the efficacy ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
Members of the UF/IFAS Honey Bee Research and Extension Laboratory in collaboration with researchers located at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte in Brazil conducted a research project studying the effects of contact exposure to ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
In 2024, “sloth fever” hit the news cycle as a new public health threat: The virus was found in people who’d recently traveled to Cuba, and the serious health risks associated with the disease prompted concern about whether it could spread ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
As Halloween approaches, it’s the perfect time to spotlight some of Florida’s coolest and spookiest spiders —that aren’t so scary after all. Spiders are often misunderstood, but many are shy, harmless and downright fascinating. Lisa ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Seeing impacts from your research can be a long, laborious and tedious process. But testing a hypothesis and discovering a fact that ends up impacting everyday people – that’s a crowning achievement for a scientist. University of Florida ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Recognizing plant-parasitic nematode symptoms in row crop fields As the end of another growing season rapidly approaches for row crop farmers, the best opportunity to scout for plant-parasitic nematodes is also ... READ MORE
Category: Pests & Disease
2024 was arguably the most challenging year in the past decade for Florida chinch bug management. Phone call after email after meeting, I was hearing pest control professionals describe their struggles to control chinch bugs in lawns. None of ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Discover the latest research and practical solutions from UF/IFAS experts. These are the new EDIS/Ask IFAS documents published by Entomology during May and June. Stay informed and inspired with our updates! Striped Sod Webworm (Larva), Changeable ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease
Jun Soo Bae, UF/IFAS FMEL Co-Author: Yoosook Lee, UF/IFAS FMEL Introduction Have you ever had an unwelcome guest appearing out of nowhere that induced rage from the depth of your soul? Perhaps you’re relaxing on the porch or watching ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Health & Nutrition, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension