Introduction Florida's warm climate makes it an ideal place for outdoor living—but it also creates favorable conditions for ticks. These small pests can carry diseases that affect both people and pets, making tick management an important ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease,
What: The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) will host an informational webinar on the New World screwworm to prepare stakeholders and interested parties as the invasive pest spreads. Information presented ... READ MORE
Category: Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS
Last week, the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) voted to extend the current Phase III “Extreme” Water Shortage Restrictions through October 1, 2026.Before officials enacted these restrictions earlier this year, we had ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, Water, Work & Life
Well, it was really only a matter of time before lethal bronzing found its way to Leon County, and that time has arrived. In the last couple weeks, symptomatic palms were sampled in western Leon County and were confirmed to contain the phytoplasma ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease
After the heavy rain in Northwest Florida, many people have noticed large mosquitoes called gallinippers. Psorophora ciliata often seems to appear all at once after storms or flooding. These mosquitoes are a normal part of Florida’s environment. ... READ MORE
Category: Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water
Your Garden's Deadliest Allies As a gardener, summer can feel like it takes knightly status to grow fruits and vegetables. You strap on your metaphorical armor, raise your shield, and draw your sword to battle the stink bugs, squash ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Effectiveness, Safety, and Use of Permethrin-Treated Clothing to Prevent Mosquito Bites Tyler Maire, Panpim Thongsripong Permethrin-treated clothing is an effective and safe tool for reducing mosquito bites and preventing mosquito-borne ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease
Alarming reports of hybrid “super” termites have fueled misinformation, while flooding news outlets across the United States for months. University of Florida scientists are stepping in to help property owners separate fact from fiction. In ... READ MORE
Category: Blog Community, , Home Management, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Are your tomatoes rotting? Are your squash plants wilting? Do your cucumbers have holes in them? Do you want to give up on your vegetable gardening efforts? If so, you may want to attend the What’s Wrong with My Vegetable Garden seminar. The ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Pests & Disease
On Thursday, June 11, 2026, UF/IFAS Extension Washington County will host Managing Unwanted Plants in Rights of Way and Aquatic Sites. The class has been approved for a total of 4 FL Pesticide Applicator CEUs. The CEUs may be used for license ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension