Thrips: most common insects Thrips are the most common insects in almost all plants in South Florida. Western flower thrips and common blossom thrips are vectors for tomato chlorotic spot virus (TCSV). As a consequence, the incidence of TCSV ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
As winter turns into spring here in North Florida, it is perfect weather for termites. You may begin to notice groups of flying insects on trees, stumps, or even in your house. Eastern Subterranean Termites, Reticulitermes flavipes, generally ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Spring is here, Landscape Professionals, be sure you have the licenses you need and are current with your CEUs! Fertilizer Best Management Practices (License) Classes and CEUs Click on class title to register: Mar 23 Landscape BMP ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Professional Development
Ragweed Ragweed is an erect, branching summer annual that is native to Florida and found extensively in disturbed areas, such as road sides, fields, orchards, and waste places. It producers thousands of seeds per plant and is an aggressive ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease
Pines had needles looking like they were frozen in the direction the wind hit them. This is hard to see as picture quality degrades in this BLOG format. Pines Beetles Inhabit Dying Slash Pines, but are not Primary Cause Since Hurricane Irma ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
The Florida palmetto weevil (Rhynchophorus cruentatus ) can be a problematic species in stressed palms and palms that are transplanted. This native species is the largest weevil in the United States. The palmetto weevil can be identified by ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease
The first Wednesday of every month, the Seminole County Beekeepers Association meets at the UF/IFAS Extension Seminole County Auditorium. The group shares lessons, stories, techniques, successes, struggles, and immense passion for keeping bees. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Livestock, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Squash crown rot disease is the most common problem for growers. To help growers with pest management, scientists at the UF/IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center (TREC) set up field trials. Field day for vegetable growers is an effective ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Pests & Disease
Fungal and bacterial pathogens, as well as viruses and nematodes, can all affect the quality of seed potatoes. Infected seed can lower plant vigor and supply inoculum for further disease throughout the season. Late blight, Fusarium dry rot, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Pests & Disease