UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
On August 28, the FDACS conditionally approved the registration of Dupont’s insecticide chlorantraniliprole (Acelepryn®) to control chinch bug, white grubs, and lepidopteran pests on turf grass, ornamentals, landscapes (interior/exterior), soil areas, and other sites. The EPA registration number… Read More
Manufacturers of the insecticide carbaryl (Sevin®) have voluntarily requested amendment of the registrations of that pesticide such that it would terminate uses in pets (except collars), pet premises, and all indoor applications. It would also terminate ULV application… Read More
Dow AgroSciences announced today that it is voluntarily suspending the sale and use of multiple spinosyn insecticides in Broward County and a portion of Palm Beach County in Florida. This action has been taken in response to evidence… Read More
Here is a great fact sheet about the new palm diseases that you can use for a reference or to send/give to your clientele (click on link below). http://pinellas.ifas.ufl.edu/blog_commercial_connection/ deadly%20new%20palm%20diseases.pdf According to Dr. Monica Elliott it will be… Read More
This new killer disease started with the Phoenix palms, then moved to Queen palms and now the PRELIMINARY data say its killing our state tree the Sabal palm. This is devastating news. Sabal palmetto (cabbage palm) in Manatee… Read More
The information provided at this Friday, May 23rd update is available via this blog. Some of the fantastic topics covered include palm diseases, nursery weeds, invasive insects, fire ant managment, citrus psyllid management and landscape scouting. Nursery Arena… Read More
Get the newest information on palm diseases, nursery weeds, invasive insects, citrus psyllid, fire ant management and landscape scouting. Also, new product updates. When: May 23rd. Nursery session 8AM to Noon; Landscape session 1 to 5 PM.Cost: $20… Read More
Look for leaf edges with notching. We recently saw this critter and its damage on India hawthorn in a median planting here in Pinellas. See this site for more information: http://trec.ifas.ufl.edu/mannion/pdfs/SriLankaWeevil.pdf
By Pam Brown, Urban Horticulture Agent, Pinellas County Extension This time of year we are thinking about how a little fertilizer could green up our St. Augustine lawn. But, if you overdo the fertilizer, you may be growing… Read More
