UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
Nematodes. Those microscopic, worm-like creatures that enter or attach themselves to crop roots, pierce root tissue, suck up root juices, and destroy crop yields. But did you know, plant-parasitic nematodes are only a very small fraction of the… Read More
Nematodes. Those microscopic, worm-like creatures that enter or attach themselves to crop roots, pierce root tissue, suck up root juices, and destroy crop yields. But did you know, plant-parasitic nematodes are only a very small fraction of the… Read More
I believe your caterpillar is the Frangipani hornworm, Pseudosphinx tetrio. It is a common moth in the American tropics and subtropics although can occasionally be found in southern parts of Florida. The adult moths are mostly a drab… Read More
A common question that UF IFAS Extension Services answers for residents of Flagler is, what is causing a black, soot like substance to accumulate on plant leaves. To get to the answer it may be helpful to look… Read More
USDA United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency Electronic News Service Bulletin Click on the Farm Service Agency Bulletin Link (pict.) below to view in official web page
Nematodes Gold Mound Duranta and Nematodes Managing Nematodes
Are you noticing that the big and tall Washingtonia palm (Washingtonia robusta) are dying in the landscape? Lately, I am seeing a lot of damage in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. The cause of the problem is a disease… Read More
Insecticides Bayer Advanced Fruit, Citrus & Veg.- coming soon Insecticides and Acaricides List Insecticide Survey Mode of Action Classification Pesticides for Fruit Trees Tree Injection FDACS Memorandum
COMMERCIAL HORTICULTURE & LANDSCAPE ENTOMOLOGY ….. Horticulture and landscape entomology in Collier County Commercial Horticulture Lawns, Gardens & Landscape Entomology Licensing Diagnosing Plant Problems Fact Sheets Ag Safety Plant Selection Doug;s YouTube Channel FDACS CEU Class Search Maintaining… Read More
Above: Spiraling whiteflies smother a gumbo-limbo (Pic: Kim Gable, UF |IFAS Extension Key West). Bottom: Close-up of spiraling whitefly (Pic. Holly Glenn, UF|IFAS Homestead TREC). Note the sucking mouthparts. The Rugose spiraling whitefly is a mess-maker,… Read More
