Category: Pests & Disease
Horse Herald- Equine Laminitis
October 3, 2018
Equine Laminitis Laminitis is caused by disruption of the blood flow to the laminae tissue, a connective tissue that holds the pedal (coffin) bone to the hoof wall. After enough of the laminae tissue has died, the coffin bone will begin to ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, Pests & DiseaseTags: Founder, Horse Herald, Horses, Laminitis, NFLAG
Lovebugs-Love is in the Air
October 2, 2018
Love is in the Air! Plecia neartica hardy, or more commonly known as the lovebug is out in high numbers both in Spring and Fall. Find huge numbers of lovebugs on nectar flowers in your landscape when they are actively mating. They are ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Pests & DiseaseTags: Bugs On Car, Flying Bugs, Insects On Car, Lawn And Ornamental, Lovebug, Pesticide Safety For Homeowners, Sumter County Demo Garden, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Sumter County
One Night in the Tropics Event 2018
October 2, 2018
On November 17, The University of Florida, IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center, located in Miami-Dade County in the heart of The Redland, will celebrate its 5th annual fundraising dinner event One Night in the Tropics. You won’t believe ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS ResearchTags: Event, Fundraising, Research, Students, TREC
Critters that are Beneficial to the Landscape
October 2, 2018
It is a fact that more than 99% of insects are of benefits to our existence. This means that we need to identify and protect those that make our lives better. Let’s get it straight! Not all critters are insects. All insects have six legs. ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease,
Aquatic and Core Exam Preps
October 2, 2018
Need a Little Focus for Your Exam Prep Efforts? The Aquatic Pest Control Exam is by far one of the most difficult exams to pass! An Exam Prep for the Aquatics and Core Exams will be offered at the Polk County Extension office December 13, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, WaterTags: Mbhenry, Polkpesttraining
Fall Leafs Spots on Ornamental Plants
September 28, 2018
All of the wet weather that we experienced this summer created the perfect environment for fall fungal and bacterial leaf spots. Typically predominant in the late summer and fall, these diseases can especially affect plants in poor health, in ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, Pests & DiseaseTags: Cflandscapes, Disease, Leaf Spot
The Lowdown on Sedge in Turf
September 28, 2018
Sedges are annual or perennial grass-like plants. Sedge species may be found in a wide range of conditions, ranging from very wet to dry, and in many soil types. They can be very competitive with turf for water, nutrients and space. The ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, TurfTags: Cflandscapes, Nutsedge, Sedge, Turf