Category: Pests & Disease

UF researchers work feverishly to manage south Florida’s biggest threat: Invasive termites

by BLOGS.IFAS
February 26, 2018

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Subterranean termites cause about $32 billion in damage worldwide. In fact, researchers with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences predict two of the most invasive subterranean termite species ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Hybrid Species, IFAS, National Invasive Species Awareness Week, News, South Florida, Termites

UF marks National Invasive Species Week from Feb. 26 to March 2

by BLOGS.IFAS
February 26, 2018

UF highlights battles against pests during National Invasive Species Awareness Week GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida agriculture loses an estimated $179 million annually to invasive species. This comes as no surprise to researchers with the University ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Events, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Center For Aquatic And Invasive Plants, Extension, Invasive Pests, Invasive Species, National Invasive Species Awareness Week, News

Weed of the Week- Dogfennel

by Jane Cant
February 26, 2018

Dogfennel Dogfennel is an aggressive native perennial plant, and is currently the most common pasture weed in Florida. Studies have shown that significant loss of forage occurs if Dogfennel is not removed prior to July 1st. Additionally, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease
Tags: Agriculture, Brent Sellers, Kalyn Waters, NFLAG, Pasture Management, Suwannee County, Suwannee County Extension, Weed Management, Weeds

Laurel Wilt Disease Susceptibility Study

by TREC SOCIAL MEDIA TEAM
February 23, 2018

Laurel Wilt disease is a threat to Florida's Avocados & Native Trees in the Laurel Family Laurel wilt, caused by the fungus Raffaelea lauricola, and carried by bark beetles, is a serious plant disease that has decimated members of the Lauraceae ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Research,

Sheet Mulching for Weed Prevention

by Whitney Elmore
February 19, 2018

With warmer weather comes more rainfall. While it's great for lawns and ornamentals, its also great for the weeds. An environmentally friendly alternative to weed control is sheet mulching. This permaculture technique consists of laying down ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Control, Donated, Environmentally Friendly, Free, Garden, Germination, Mulch, Newspaper, Permaculture, Register, Sheet, Tree, Weeds, Wood

Weed of the Week-Crabgrass

by Jane Cant
February 19, 2018

Crabgrass Control There are five crabgrass species found in Florida; India, blanket, southern, tropical, and smooth. The blanket and India species are perennials, while southern, tropical, and smooth crabgrasses are annuals. Due to the variations ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Pests & Disease, Turf
Tags: Agriculture, Brent Sellers, Kalyn Waters, NFLAG, Pasture Management, Suwannee County, Suwannee County Extension, Weed Management, Weeds

42nd Annual Tri-County Peanut Meeting

by J. Johnson
February 14, 2018

The 42nd Annual Tri-County Peanut Production Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 8, 2018 at the 4th District Community Center near Branford, Florida. The meeting will begin at 5:00 pm with an optional pesticide training for producers ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Money Matters, Pests & Disease, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Farm, FSA, Meeting, Peanut, Peanut Production, USDA

Workshops and Seminars for Professional Landscapers and Pest Management Professionals

by Erin Harlow
February 13, 2018

Don't wait for your pesticide license to expire! Make sure you are attending events to earn CEUs now! February 22, Thurs - Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance Workshop (Alachua) $30, Phone 352-955-2402 Feb 27, Tues - Green Industries ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: CEUs, Fertilizer, Pesticide Licensing, Training

Populations of Thrips in Various Weeds and Vegetables

by Qingren Wang, Ph.D.
February 12, 2018

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

Tis the Season for Swarming!

by Erin Harlow
February 12, 2018

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
Tags: Pests, Swarming, Termites

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