Bulrush - Weed of the Week Bulrush is a native plant that prefers wet areas, such as the edges of ponds and marshes. It is a large sedge that provides food for native birds, but can become a weed nuisance if not managed. Additional ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Natural Resources, Pests & DiseaseBrunswick Grass- Weed of the Week Brunswick Grass, sometimes referred to as Brown Seeded Paspalum, is a growing issue in Bahai pastures and fields. It becomes unpalatable as it matures, and livestock will not graze it. Because of this, it ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Pests & Disease
Brazilian Pepper- Weed of the Week Brazilian Pepper is a category invasive tree, meaning it can spread into undisturbed sites. It was introduced in the 1800's from South America, and has quickly spread throughout central and south Florida. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease
Tiny little tan sclerotium, oh my! Southern blight, or Sclerotrium rolfsii is a soilborne fungus that has many hundreds of hosts. The fungus can be spread through movement of infested soil and plant debris, on infected plants, in contaminated ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Pests & DiseaseCercospora is a common leaf spot of Brassicas and other plant families. The organism Cercospora is a fungal disease that causes defoliation of many plant species. Symptoms are seen on the leaves and are often gray in color, and may have ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease
By Katie Ray, UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants (CAIP) Intern Originally from Palm Desert in southern California, Mackenzie Bell is a graduate research assistant at the UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants. Mackenzie’s ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
DAVIE, Fla. --- A lethal plant hopper species is slowly killing our Florida landscape of palm trees. Meanwhile, there are wood-decaying fungi causing several urban tree species to develop root and trunk rot affecting their stability. While ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Research
By Katie Ray, UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants (CAIP) Intern Jessica Solomon was born and raised a Florida native. Growing up in Miami and Clearwater, she spent most of her time exploring the outdoors after school. “I ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease
As the weather cools off and people get back in their yards and gardens the red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta) becomes enemy number one. The non-native, red imported fire ant (RIFA) can have large colonies with 80,000 to 240,000 workers. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension