A new UF/IFAS Extension online course helps avid gardeners and green industry professionals connect manicured landscapes with biodiversity conservation. UF/IFAS Extension Online Learning is offering two versions of a new course, Wildlife-Friendly ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, UF/IFAS
Root-knot nematodes are a pervasive problem in vegetable production in the Southeast. They are especially problematic in root crops like carrots, because these nematodes disfigure the roots, reducing the quality of the marketed crop part (Figure ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Pests & Disease
The summer row crop season is well underway, which also means that hotspots of damage from plant-parasitic nematodes are also appearing. While a few fields with patches of nematode damage is seemingly inevitable, that does not make it any less ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Pests & Disease
Invasive pasture mealybug has been detected in 15 Florida counties and can rapidly kill pasture grasses, hayfields and sugarcane, causing severe crop losses. UF/IFAS scientists are studying the newly arrived pest, while emergency approval ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Members of the UF/IFAS Honey Bee Research and Extension Laboratory conducted a research project evaluating the toxicity of pesticides on small hive beetles (SHBs) that have previously shown to have low toxicity to honey bees. Below is a summary ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
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
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
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, Crops, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension