Guest Article for the Tallahassee Democrat Photo by Steve Chandler: Bromeliad holding water that mosquitoes may enjoy For Friday, June 14, 2013 release By Steve Chandler No one enjoys the prospect of being bitten by ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAL19Dz11rI Stephen Brown, from Lee County Extension, shows how to correctly prune a cabbage palm otherwise known as Sabal palmetto. READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, HorticultureThere is something for the professional and homeowner at the 19th Annual Turfgrass Expo & Field Day. You’ll see and learn the newest in the areas of lawn grass varieties, weed control and many other topics related to selecting, establishing ... READ MORE
Category: Events, LawnThe 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 & LifeThe 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 DevelopmentMany people are noticing small insects on trunks and branches of their trees. When disturbed, these insects move in a group and are commonly called tree cattle because of this herding habit. They are ¼ inch brownish-black insects with white ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, WildlifeJune is prime time for growing tomatoes here in Escambia County, but it’s also the best time to see a lot of pests in tomatoes that can totally ruin a crop. To help you figure out what’s “bugging” your tomatoes, here’s a quick rundown ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Pests & DiseaseDonna Lagare Herbs in the Landscape June 7, 2013 Tallahassee Democrat Each spring I teach an herb workshop that requires preparing several herbal dishes for the participants to sample. I like to use fresh, organically grown ... READ MORE
Category: Home LandscapesWe 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
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