We are pleased to announce a new Spider Featured Creatures! The Southern black widow spider, Latrodectus mactans (Fabricius), is a venomous spider found throughout the southeastern United States. Widow spiders received their name from the ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, Work & LifeDid you know that roses are one of the easiest woody ornamental shrubs to propagate? Attend our workshop to learn how to clone a rose. Workshop is limited to the first 30 registrants, so register now ! Rose Cloning for Beginners Learn how to ... READ MORE
Category: Home LandscapesDid you know that roses are one of the easiest woody ornamental shrubs to propagate? Attend our workshop to learn how to clone a rose. Workshop is limited to the first 30 registrants, so register now ! Rose Cloning for Beginners Learn how to ... READ MORE
Category: Home LandscapesWe 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 & DiseaseWhen we go through a dry period in spring or summer, I get those predictable calls about some mysterious pest that's playing havoc in lawns. Without realizing it, the caller describes dry spots thinking he/she is describing a lawn pest. These ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, LawnPeople are noticing an interesting group of insects on trees such as crape myrtles, citrus, and oaks. These clusters of insects are bark lice or psocids. They do not harm the tree at all but are considered bark cleaners, feeding on spores, ... READ MORE
Category: Home LandscapesBasic Steps for Beginning Gardeners Guest Article for the Tallahassee Democrat Photo by Penny Gilmer, Master Gardener: pink, purple and white larkspur. Friday, May 24, 2013 By Linda H. Yates “You need to do something about your ... READ MORE
Category: Home LandscapesFormosan termites have been swarming all over the area. A few of the reproductives may find their way into your home. Don't panic. If you find quite a few in the house, call your termite professional to do an inspection and evaluate the area. Formosan ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Pests & Disease, Work & LifeGuest Article for the Tallahassee Democrat Photo by Donna Legare Photo 1, Green Sweat Bee on Purple Cone Flower Photo 2 Native Bee on Purple Cone Flower May ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
It’s May and the weather is still pleasant… for now. Soon we will be battling hot summer sun, bugs, humidity, and torrential rains every afternoon. These conditions present several challenges for the home gardener, but there are things you ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes