Category: Pests & Disease

Common rust disease causes premature leaf drop of frangipani (plumeria) plants.

by Doug Caldwell "Dr. Dougbug"
December 18, 2018

A rust (fungus) disease, Coleosporium plumeria, defoliates many varieties every year. Top photo: The rust disease coats the underside of the leaf with orange pustules and causes leaves to turn yellow, then brown and rapidly ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease,
Tags: Coleosporium Plumeria, Doug Caldwell, Erysiphe Sp., Frangipani Pests, Integrated Pest Management, IPM, Powdery Mildew

Common questions about the Rugose Spiraling Whitefly (Aleurodicus rugioperculatus)

by Henry Mayer
November 19, 2018

Lately have you been noticing something strange in your coconut palms, gumbo-limbo and other plants? It could be related to the reappearance of the Rugose Spiraling Whitefly, Aleurodicus rugioperculatus) (RSW). If ... READ MORE

Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease

UF/IFAS Researchers Help Industry Keep Central Florida Green

by BLOGS.IFAS
November 13, 2018

By Beverly James APOPKA, Fla. – As the lead horticulturalist for Echo Conversions Group, Inc., Kyle Petersen knows his way around plants. But he was still surprised to learn so much more about insects, weeds and fertilizer use when he participated ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Class, Extension, Mid-Florida Research And Education Center, News, Scouting, UF-IFAS

What’s That Black Stuff on My Plant?

by Teresa O'Reilly
October 31, 2018

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 at the situation as a plant detective. ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease,
Tags: Aphids, Plants

United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency

by Les Harrison
October 29, 2018

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 READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Livestock, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research,
Tags: Agriculture, Environment, Environmentally Friendly, Farming, Florida, General Information, Les Harrison, Master Gardener, Master Gardeners, SBA BRC, United States Department Of Agriculture, USDA, Wakulla, Wakulla Agriculture, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension

Fact Sheets: Nematodes | Gold Mound Durante | Managing Nematodes | Stephen Brown | Lee County Extension

by Stephen Brown
October 26, 2018

Nematodes Gold Mound Duranta and Nematodes Managing Nematodes READ MORE

Category: Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Tags: Gold Mound Durante, Lee County, Managing Nematodes, Nematodes, Stephen Brown

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