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IFAS Behind-the-Scenes Tour


November 19, 2015

Supporters recently received an “insider’s look” at some of UF/IFAS’ most exciting research. The UF/IFAS Behind-the-Scenes Tour, hosted by Dr. Jeanna Mastrodicasa in conjunction with IFAS Development, was created for alumni and friends ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Events, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Behind-the-scenes, Entomology, Nematology, PIC, Plant Innovation Center, Tour, UF, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida

Are ladybugs all ladies?

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November 18, 2015

The ladybug (Figure 1), or ladybird, is the common name given to beetles in the Coccinellidae family. This is misleading because not all ladybugs are ladies; they can be either female or male. It is difficult to determine the sex of a ladybug, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Aphid, BugWeek, Entomology, FAQ, Insects, Ladybug

Vaccinating Small Poultry Flocks


November 16, 2015

Commercial poultry is typically vaccinated, but small flock owners rarely vaccinate their birds for a variety of reasons: vaccines are too expensive, the owners are unaware disease is present, or they don’t know where to purchase vaccines. If ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Food Safety, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: Agriculture, Agriculture Hot Topic, Disease Prevention, Farm Management, Food Safety, Poultry, Vaccinating Flocks, Vaccinating Poultry, Vaccinations

Strawberry Diseases


November 9, 2015

Diseases attack nearly all parts of strawberry plants, affecting both yields and quality. Botrytis fruit rot and powdery mildew are two major strawberry diseases in Florida. Here are some facts and tips on how to check your strawberry plants ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: Agriculture, Agriculture Hot Topic, Disease Management, Fruits And Vegetables, Horticulture, Strawberries, Strawberry Diseases
Green lacewing adult

Guidelines for Purchasing and Using Commercial Natural Enemies and Biopesticides in North America


October 23, 2015

This guide provides assistance in selecting, purchasing, and using commercially available natural enemies and biopesticides for managing pest problems. The guide assists in the identification of pests by habitat and lists types of natural enemies ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Pests & Disease
Tags: #ufbugs, Biological Control, Biopesticides, Entomology And Nematology Department, Integrated Pest Management, Lynn M. LeBeck, Norm C. Leppla, Pest Management
Chickens feeding in their coop. Photos from the Smathers Archives.

Avian Diseases Transmissible to Humans


October 19, 2015

Anyone who keeps birds, whether as pets or as production animals, should be aware that certain avian diseases can be transmitted to humans. The seriousness of the disease in humans varies with human hosts' age, overall health, and immune status ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Livestock, Pests & Disease
Tags: Animal Sciences Department, Avian Diseases, Chickens, F. Ben Mather, Gary D. Butcher, Hygiene, Livestock, Major Revision, Michael A. Davis, Safety, Zoonoses
citrus groves, florida, oranges, leaves, trees. UF/IFAS Photo: Thomas Wright.

Maximizing Weed Control in Florida Citrus


October 19, 2015

With Florida citrus growers and production managers being "squeezed" between rising production prices and declining yields from citrus greening, there's more call than ever to reduce citrus production costs. Controlling weeds is a major expense, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Pests & Disease
Tags: Brent A. Sellers, Citrus, Citrus Research And Education Center, Citrus Weed Management, Horticultural Sciences Department, Stephen H. Futch

Eggplant Pest Management


October 19, 2015

While citrus may come to mind when people think of crops in Florida, the state was ranked second nationally in annual eggplant production. With eggplant production happening throughout Florida (southeastern Florida being the main production ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: #ufbugs, Agriculture, Agriculture Hot Topic, American Serpentine Leafminer, Aphid, Armyworm, Crops, Eggplant, Fruits And Vegetables, Horticulture, Melon Thrip, Pest Management, Silverleaf Whitefly, Tomato Pinworm

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