The Tuttle mealybug, Brevennia rehi (Lindinger), is a pest of many grass species and occurs nearly worldwide, especially where rice and sugarcane are grown. Tuttle mealybug has been collected only rarely in Florida, and primarily from southern ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, Pests & DiseaseAs the summer rains in Florida create breeding grounds for mosquitos and other arthropods, the public should remain aware of the potential danger of diseases transmitted by arthropods. Arboviral diseases are viruses that are arthropod-borne, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Livestock, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Work & LifeI collected a kudzu bug and eggs from a kudzu patch in the Dorcas community. These bugs are non-native. They may have a significant impact on agriculture in our county as well as being a nuisance to residents. Kudzu bugs are a type of ... READ MORE
Category: Pests & DiseaseThe next opportunity to attend the 6 hour training and exam is July 9, 2013 at Ewing Irrigation 632 NW Lovejoy Rd in Ft. Walton Bch. Click here for more information. READ MORE
Category: Events, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional DevelopmentWe are pleased to announce a new mite Featured Creatures! Phyllocoptes fructiphilus Keifer is a tiny eriophyid mite associated with most rose species and cultivars, especially in the eastern half of the USA. Most significantly, this mite ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, Pests & DiseaseWe are pleased to announce a new mealybug Featured Creatures! a mealybug, Phenacoccus multicerarii Granara de Willink Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Plant Industry (FDACS-DPI) inspector Lisa Hassell ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, Pests & DiseaseThe next class will be held May 16, 2013 in Chipley. For more information Click here READ MORE
Category: Events, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional DevelopmentHave you noticed any unusual true bugs in your broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, arugula, radish, or mustard? The bagrada bug was first detected in California during 2008, and has subsequently spread to Arizona and New Mexico. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, Pests & DiseaseClick here to see: Limited Training in Jackson County this month READ MORE
Category: Events, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional DevelopmentAs the season approaches you may be wondering what insects you will have do deal with and when will they be showing up. Using IPM to Monitor for Pests is a hands-on program being offered at John Deere Landscape in Santa Rosa Beach on March 28 ... READ MORE
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