If you are new to the sunshine state, you may have noticed that there just a few bugs down here. Well, maybe more than just a few! Bugs can be found everywhere. They are in our landscape, flowers, mulch and even our trees. We also have bugs ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease
Scouting Palm Issues Palms trees are the icons of the Florida landscape. With eleven beautiful palms native to Florida’s subtropical climate, it is easy to see why people brought many palms from around the world here to thrive. Though palms ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
I have heard that one of our soil’s best attributes is for keeping plants upright - our Florida terra firma takes a great deal of ridicule! “Moon sand” or “beach sand” are common terms used to describe our local soil conditions. Did ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease
The disease citrus greening, sometimes referred to as Huanglongbing or HLB is believed to be caused by the bacterium Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus. Huanglongbing is Mandarin for “yellow dragon disease” which describes the yellow new ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease
Do you love gardening? Have you attended the annual UF IFAS Extension Orange County Master Gardener Plant Sale and Garden Festival http://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/orange/home-lawns-landscapes-and-gardens/master-gardener-mg/plant-and-garden-festival/? ... READ MORE
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Ants Ants Carpenter Ants - coming soon Crazy Ants Imported Fire Ants on Lawns and Turf READ MORE
Category: Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease,
Downy mildew disease on Awabuki viburnum is prevalent right now. It can be a devastating disease causing severe defoliation. The disease is triggered by cooler, moist weather, especially foggy nights and mornings. Downy Mildew causes light green ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Galls can be caused by a variety of organisms including bacteria, fungi, nematodes and mites. The most common cause of galls is insects. Insect galls occur in many forms, colors and shapes. They may be hair-like projections, spheres, rosettes ... READ MORE
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January and February are the coldest months in Florida, and plants can be damaged by low temperatures. But with your help, cold damaged plants can often recover. Water After a freeze, check the soil around your plants. Plants may not be getting ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & Disease