Good Morning! Are you familiar with Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)? EEE is vectored by mosquitoes and a concern for Florida residents, particularly during the summer months. The Florida Department of Health posts weekly updates regarding ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Livestock, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Research, Work & LifeGuest Article for the Tallahassee Democrat Photo by Trevor Hylton. Photo 1 A bit of art added to a garden design. July 26, 2013, Release for Tallahassee Democrat By Glenn Mayne 2013 has been a very ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home LandscapesGuest Article for the Tallahassee Democrat July 26, 2013 By David MacManus There are a many uses for low growing, compact shrubs that grow to a height of 3 feet or shorter, for our purposes, we will call them dwarf shrubs. Dwarf shrubs ... READ MORE
Category: Home LandscapesThe year is passing quickly. If applying fertilizer to lawn areas is something you get paid to do, Florida Statutes requires a fertilizer license beginning January 1, 2014. To submit an application you must complete a Best Management Practices ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Home LandscapesThe next opportunity for renewing an existing license or obtaining a new certification here in Crestview is September 17, 2013. For more information: Okaloosa91713LCLM READ MORE
Category: Events, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional DevelopmentThe next opportunity to earn your Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance or Limited Lawn and Ornamental is August 6, 2013 in Marianna . For more information: Jackson 8613LCLM READ MORE
Category: Events, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional DevelopmentIt is hard to complain about the area receiving rain but lately rain seems to be an everyday occurrence. Such frequent rainfall is leading to a few problems in the landscapes and there is not much the gardener can do to prevent such issues. One ... READ MORE
Category: Home LandscapesSpeak up Miami-Dade growers! So you think nobody listens to your problems at your nursery. Now you can be heard. This is an anonymous survey for you! The IR-4 Project’s Ornamental Horticulture Program helps provide safe and effective pest ... READ MORE
Category: Home LandscapesCollier County is announcing a CEU class (July 13th) and Tropical Fruit Workshop and Tree Sale (July 20th). Thanks for Dr. Doug Caldwell, Collier County Cooperative Extension for submitting this information to UF-IFAS Pest Alert. Further ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionDid you know that the IFAS Application Development Team has a mobile website? Go to http://m.ifas.ufl.edu You need to be on a mobile device (e.g., your smart phone or tablet) to open the site. The site include a link to a unit an employee ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease