Plant-parasitic nematodes are a key pest in Florida horticulture production and nematicide application is an important part of an integrated pest management (IPM) approach. To that end, there is a recent addition to the limited number of nematicides ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Join us for a buzzing event packed with the latest innovations, research, and best practices in pest management! Whether you're a seasoned industry professional or just starting out, the Southeast Pest Management Conference (SEPMC) has something ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
Thrips parvispinus is an invasive species of thrips from Southeast Asia that was first detected in Florida in 2020. This polyphagous pest has caused significant damage to vegetable, ornamental, and fruit crops, particularly impacting Gardenia ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Peanut root-knot nematode is one of the major pests in peanut production in Florida and the Southeast in general. Along with crop rotation and nematicide application, use of resistant peanut cultivars is a primary method for managing peanut ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Attention, UF/IFAS 4-H'ers! The UF/IFAS Honey Bee Research and Extension Laboratory (UF HBREL) is currently accepting submissions in response to the 2025 American Beekeeping Federation Foundation 4-H competition call for entries. Since national ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Crops, Curriculum, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Recommendations for your apiary in November: This beekeeping calendar is a tool for all beekeepers in Florida, small scale to commercial operations. This calendar is meant to be a reference point for beekeeping management and is not comprehensive. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Management practices for your apiary in October: This beekeeping calendar is a tool for all beekeepers in Florida, small scale to commercial operations. This calendar is meant to be a reference point for beekeeping management and is not ... READ MORE
Category: Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
If the FBI had a most wanted poster for weeds, chances are torpedo grass (aka bullet grass and creeping panic) would make the cut. Introduced as a forage crop for cattle when J. Edgar Hoover was just a lad, it has become one of the worst invasive ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Creating a great looking lawn takes planning, time, and dedication. You water, prune, irrigate, fertilize and mow, and just when you think you have created the perfect plot - you see a weed. This blemish does not necessarily imply you did something ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease
Recommendations for your apiary in May: This beekeeping calendar is a tool for all beekeepers in Florida, small scale to commercial operations. This calendar is meant to be a reference point for beekeeping management and is not comprehensive. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension