Category: Pests & Disease

Fact Sheet: Survey of Herbicides Available for Homeowners in Lee County, Florida

by Stephen Brown
February 3, 2018

Survey of Herbicides Available for Homeowners in Lee County, Florida Herbicides are listed by their active ingredient. This avoids the confusion that results from multiple brands that use the same active ingredient. The active ingredient is ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Tags: Fact Sheet, Factsheet, Herbicides, Lee County, Stephen Brown

Fact Sheet: Anthracnose Disease of Ornamental Plants: A Pictorial

by Stephen Brown
February 3, 2018

Anthracnose Disease of Ornamental Plants: A Pictorial One of the most common diseases of plants is Colletotrichum leaf spot, or anthracnose. The Colletotrichum sp. that is most often present is C. gloeosportioides. Several other species have ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Tags: Anthracnose, Fact Sheet, Factsheet, Lee County, Stephen Brown

To fly, or not to fly? You will have to pass the exam, first!

by Hannah Eason
January 31, 2018

Two local helicopter pilots called UF/IFAS Extension Seminole County in a bit of a frenzy. Stan Yearly and Dustin Johnson, Orlando based helicopter pilots, were summoned by Midwest farmers in need of skilled aviators. In two weeks, the farmers ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Pests & Disease
Tags: Aerial Applicator, Exams, Licensing, Pesticides

Palm Reading- Identifying and preventing the spread of the first confirmed case of lethal TPPD in Seminole County

by Hannah Eason
January 31, 2018

Scouting Palm Issues Palms trees are the icons of the Florida landscape. With eleven beautiful palms native to Florida’s subtropical climate, it is easy to see why people brought many palms from around the world here to thrive. Though palms ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Tags: Continuing Education, Horticulture, Landscape, Palm, Palm Decline, Palms, Sylvester Palm, Texas Phoenix Palm Decline

Interested in Becoming a UF/IFAS Extension Orange County Master Gardener Volunteer?

by Amy Vu
January 30, 2018

Do you love gardening? Have you attended the annual UF IFAS Extension Orange County Master Gardener Plant Sale and Garden Festival http://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/orange/home-lawns-landscapes-and-gardens/master-gardener-mg/plant-and-garden-festival/? ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water

Weed of the Week- Chinese Tallow

by Ken Gioeli
January 29, 2018

Chinese Tallow Chinese tallow is an invasive plant originally introduced in Florida as a landscape plant. It is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 30 feet tall and is found in almost every county in Florida. Seed is transported by bird ... READ MORE

Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease
Tags: Agriculture, Brent Sellers, Kalyn Waters, NFLAG, Pasture Management, Weed Management, Weeds

Fact Sheets: Ants | Crazy Ants | Carpenter Ants | imported Fire Ants on Lawns and Turf | Lee County Extension | Stephen Brown

by Stephen Brown
January 25, 2018

Ants Ants Carpenter Ants - coming soon Crazy Ants Imported Fire Ants on Lawns and Turf READ MORE

Category: Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease,
Tags: Ants, Carpenter Ants, Crazy Ants, Fact Sheet, Factsheet, Fire Ants, Lee County, Stephen Brown

UF students win grants for projects that aid farmers in developing countries

by BLOGS.IFAS
January 25, 2018

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – University of Florida graduate students in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences were awarded seven grants for projects that help farmers in developing countries address horticultural marketing and production. The ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: CALS, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Feed The Future, IFAS, News

On the Lookout: Downy Mildew on Viburnum Awabuki

by BLOGS.IFAS
January 24, 2018

Downy mildew disease on Awabuki viburnum is prevalent right now. It can be a devastating disease causing severe defoliation. The disease is triggered by cooler, moist weather, especially foggy nights and mornings. Downy Mildew causes light green ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Tags: Cflandscapes, Downy Mildew, Landscape Management, Pest Control, Viburnum

Insect Galls: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

by BLOGS.IFAS
January 24, 2018

Galls can be caused by a variety of organisms including bacteria, fungi, nematodes and mites. The most common cause of galls is insects. Insect galls occur in many forms, colors and shapes. They may be hair-like projections, spheres, rosettes ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Tags: Cflandscapes, Galls, Insect Galls, Pests, Trees

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