The Mexican lac scale, Tachardiella mexicana (Comstock) (Hemiptera: Kerriidae), is native to Mexico and Texas. This species was first discovered in Florida in 1985 at a theme park in Lake Buena Vista and a second population was discovered ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS ExtensionGuest Article for the Tallahassee Democrat Photo by Steve Chandler: Bromeliad holding water that mosquitoes may enjoy For Friday, June 14, 2013 release By Steve Chandler No one enjoys the prospect of being bitten by ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Pests & DiseaseThe Tuttle mealybug, Brevennia rehi (Lindinger), is a pest of many grass species and occurs nearly worldwide, especially where rice and sugarcane are grown. Tuttle mealybug has been collected only rarely in Florida, and primarily from southern ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, Pests & DiseaseAs the summer rains in Florida create breeding grounds for mosquitos and other arthropods, the public should remain aware of the potential danger of diseases transmitted by arthropods. Arboviral diseases are viruses that are arthropod-borne, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Livestock, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Work & LifeThe next opportunity to attend the 6 hour training and exam is July 9, 2013 at Ewing Irrigation 632 NW Lovejoy Rd in Ft. Walton Bch. Click here for more information. READ MORE
Category: Events, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional DevelopmentJune is prime time for growing tomatoes here in Escambia County, but it’s also the best time to see a lot of pests in tomatoes that can totally ruin a crop. To help you figure out what’s “bugging” your tomatoes, here’s a quick rundown ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Pests & DiseaseWe are pleased to announce a new mite Featured Creatures! Phyllocoptes fructiphilus Keifer is a tiny eriophyid mite associated with most rose species and cultivars, especially in the eastern half of the USA. Most significantly, this mite ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, Pests & DiseaseWe are pleased to announce a new Spider Featured Creatures! The Southern black widow spider, Latrodectus mactans (Fabricius), is a venomous spider found throughout the southeastern United States. Widow spiders received their name from the ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, Work & LifeWe are pleased to announce a new mealybug Featured Creatures! a mealybug, Phenacoccus multicerarii Granara de Willink Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Plant Industry (FDACS-DPI) inspector Lisa Hassell ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, Pests & DiseaseFormosan termites have been swarming all over the area. A few of the reproductives may find their way into your home. Don't panic. If you find quite a few in the house, call your termite professional to do an inspection and evaluate the area. Formosan ... READ MORE
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