This leaf is not really a leaf at all. You are actually seeing an insect: a katydid (Orthoptera: Tettigoniidae) (Figure 1). On closer inspection, what you may have referred to as a grasshopper is, in fact, related to grasshoppers but is not ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS ExtensionCommissioner Adam Putnam Declares State of Agricultural Emergency for Oriental Fruit Fly Infestation Sep 15, 2015 MIAMI, Fla.—Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today declared a state of agricultural emergency ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS ResearchIn the final segment of this 3 part series on worms we will discuss the largest, most commonly encountered members of the worm world… the Annelids. Neredia are one of the more common polychaete worms.Photo: University of California Berkley ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease
The roly poly is an isopod, a type of non-insect arthropod also known as a terrestrial crustacean. It is called a roly-poly because it rolls into ball when disturbed. This defensive behavior also makes it look like a pill, which is why it is ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease#orientalfruitfly #OFF READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS ExtensionLes Harrison is the UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Director The ample rain has been a benefit to many in the area. Lawns and landscapes have received ample moisture without the application of irrigation systems. Gardeners are, as a rule, ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease
The Plant Pathology program at the UF/IFAS Southwest Research and Education Center is the state and local resource for plant diagnostic services, including HLB (Huanglongbing, or citrus greening) detection, and for insect identification. This ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
The invasive Cuban treefrog is a nuisance to Florida homeowners, and the amphibian threatens Florida's native treefrog populations. (more…) READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic
Mosquitoes are troublesome pests that can cause itchy bites and transmit viruses. The best way to avoid being bitten is... (more…) READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Pests & Disease, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & LifeSelect the image below to view the Winter edition of UF/IFAS Plant Producer Newsletter. READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension