Nematodes are a big problem for home vegetable gardeners, especially when vegetable production goes down. In Florida, there are no approved chemicals for use in home gardens. To battle nematodes, use some of the cultural practices in this post. ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Diseaseby Les Harrison There are certain sounds which cannot be ignored. They convey an immediate message which calls the listener to be alert and prepared. These noises, even here in the Florida panhandle, are uniquely distinct and are not likely ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
As a partner in the Heartland CISMA, UF/IFAS Extension Polk County's Natural Resources program is pleased to offer a CEU opportunity to those who are interested in invasive species management, mapping, and identification skills. Join us on ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Pests & Disease
Master Gardener volunteers with the UF – Citrus County Extension Service were very busy in 2017 providing a valuable service of gardening solutions to our county. Highly trained volunteers have been hard at work since 1987 with the most recent ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension
FACT SHEETS | Lawn & Landscape Publications A-Z A Annuals of Fla (pdf - also Bedding Plants) B Bedding Plants (pdf - see also Annuals) Boron Deficiency (pdf) Brazilian Cherry or Grumichama (pdf) Brown Patch in St Augustine ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension
Most azalea flowers put on a spectacular show this year. Some displays were short lived and the flowers seemed to wilt prematurely and hang onto the plant looking droopy and unsightly. When the flowers were examined more closely, some had water ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
By Ralph E. Mitchell One spring/summer plant pest that really bugs me is the leaf-footed bug. Just as its name implies, the back legs of this insect have leaf-like projections easily seen by the naked eye. The leaf-footed bug attacks many ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease