Category: Pests & Disease
Spiderwort – Wild Weeds
May 1, 2021
Wild Weeds - Weed of the Month Spiderwort Tradescantia virginiana Spiderwort is a large perrenial plant which can grow to heights of 3 feet. This clumping plant has long, narrow leaves with branched stalks which are topped by groups of ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Natural Resources, NFLAG, Wild Weeds
Agave Ringspot Virus
April 29, 2021
Agave Ringspot Virus I seldom miss an opportunity to marvel at a ‘picturesque disease’ on plants. As a classic plant pathologist, I occasionally see plant virus symptoms as a form of artwork. This week across my desk, I was presented with ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & DiseaseTags: Agave, Century Plant, Virus
Applicator Safety, More Than Just Pesticides
April 29, 2021
One of the main tasks of the Pesticide Information Office, is to help teach pesticide safety, or applicator safety. Applicator safety involves more than just protecting from pesticide exposure. Safety does include understanding the label, PPE, ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, Pests & DiseaseTags: Brett Bultemeier, Heat Stress, Pesticide Information Office, Pesticide Safety, Safety
What Flies Are Irritating Your Horses?
April 27, 2021
External and internal parasites cost the horse industry billions of dollars annually. In this blog we will focus on external parasites such as flies. Flies are not just an annoyance to us, but even more so to our horses. Not only do flies make ... READ MORE
Category: Livestock, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: #ufbugs, Extension, External Parasites, Flies, Horn Fly, Horse Fly, Horses, House Fly, NFLAG, Stable Fly, UF IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Suwannee County
Spring Cleaning, What To Do With Unwanted Pesticides
April 22, 2021
Spring cleaning, a time to get rid of the old and start with the new! This can be great for closets and garages, but what can we do with unwanted pesticides? This blog will discuss how to avoid having unwanted pesticides in the first place, ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, WaterTags: Brett Bultemeier, Operation Cleansweep, Pesticide, Pesticide Disposal, Pesticide Information Office
Florida-Friendly Edible Landscaping
April 19, 2021
The principles of the Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ program are often applied to lawns and ornamental landscapes, but they can be applied to edible landscapes containing vegetables, herbs and fruit trees too! By following the nine FFL ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Flowers, Fruit, Fruits And Vegetables, Gardening, Herbs, Horticulture, Ocextension, Pests, Tsilvasy, Vegetable, Vegetable Gardening, Water Conservation
Not All Who Wander Are Lost
April 8, 2021
“Not All Who Wander Are Lost” My Journey to Pesticide Safety Education That quote “Not all who wander are lost” comes from J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings (The Fellowship of the Ring, to be precise) and is very fitting for my ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & DiseaseTags: Brett Bultemeier, Pesticide Information Office, Pesticide Safety Education
Spring CEU Sale Reminder
April 1, 2021
If you missed last week’s blog this is a reminder to take advantage of our Spring CEU Special. We just renewed courses and for the first time in a few years added a brand new course: PIO CORE 1 How To Read a Label. This new course will ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Events, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, WaterTags: Brett Bultemeier, CEU, Continuing Education Units, License, Pesticide Information Office, Sale
Florida Bellflower – Wild Weeds
April 1, 2021
Wild Weeds - Weed of the Month Florida Bellflower Campanula floridana The Florida Bellflower is a perennial wildflower found in moist areas like meadows, pond/marsh/stream margins, and on roadsides. The violet flowers bloom in spring ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Natural Resources, NFLAG, Wild Weeds