Beetles in a Bay Laurel Tree

The bay laurel tree in the Escambia County Demonstration Garden had some dead branches on the outer canopy. Further investigation led us to the culprit, the black twig borer. Learn more In the Garden with… Read More
by Beth Bolles
Posted: June 17, 2020
The bay laurel tree in the Escambia County Demonstration Garden had some dead branches on the outer canopy. Further investigation led us to the culprit, the black twig borer. Learn more In the Garden with… Read More
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease
Tags: bay tree, bugs, herbs, insects, IPM, ornamentals, Pest Management, pests
by Beth Bolles
Posted: May 26, 2017
A bite from a deer fly (Family Tabanidae) is a truly unpleasant experience. It is not only painful but many people have an allergic reaction that results in a swollen itchy welt at the sight… Read More
by Beth Bolles
Posted: April 22, 2016
Muhly grass (Muhlenbergia capillaris) is a generally pest free plant in our area, however, we are seeing the native mealybug, Stemmatomerinx acircula, on plants in various landscapes. Insects are on the leaves and are grey… Read More
Category: Agriculture
Tags: insect, Integrated Pest Management, IPM, Landscape, mealybug, muhly grass, Panhandle Green Industries, pest, Pesticide
Posted: July 20, 2013
It’s actually a pretty plant, this Beach Vitex (Vitex rotundifolia), and it is very good at stabilizing eroding dunes. In the 1990’s, the state of South Carolina planted this shrub to help restore dunes… Read More
Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Beach vitex, Carolina, dunes, Habitat Conservation, invasive, Invasives, IPM, Panhandle Outdoors, plants
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