Category: Pests & Disease
Please Allow Me to Introduce Myself
March 18, 2022
Hello! As of today I have been with the Pesticide Information Office for one month. I am delighted to introduce myself and my new role! They say the devil is in the details and I intend to embed myself in the details of safe pesticide ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & DiseaseTags: Emily Kraus, Entomology, Entomology Emily, Integrated Pest Management, Pesticide Information Office, Pesticide Safety, Travel
The sweetgum inscriber: A potential new pest of American sweetgum trees
March 10, 2022
One of the most abundant hardwood trees in the southeastern United States, American sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua L.) has a wide distribution ranging from southwestern Connecticut to central Florida. The origin of it's botanical nomenclature ... READ MORE
Category: Pests & Disease
Example of a human-made epidemic
March 10, 2022
A pristine habitat and a giant bat The flying fox (Pteropus giganteus) is a bat species that gets its name from its size, literally a bat as big as a fox that flies. Its wingspan goes to up about between 3 and 4 feet, making it one of the ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Fruits & Vegetables, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, WildlifeTags: Date Palm Sap, Epidemic, Flying Fox, One Health
UF/IFAS scientist battles ‘hidden enemies’ in South Florida’s soil
March 6, 2022
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla – When it comes to soil, Abolfazl "Abi" Hajihassani can give South Florida growers the scoop nematodes and more. As the newest member of UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center, the assistant professor ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ResearchTags: Abolfazl "Abi" Hajihassani, Department Of Entomology And Nematology, Fruit Crops, Nematodes, Ornamental Plant Industry, Research, Root-knot Nematodes, Soil, Soil Microbes, Soil Science, South Florida, UF IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center
Better with Butterflies: The Giant Swallowtail
March 4, 2022
Have you ever noticed that most butterflies have different patterns on the tops and undersides of their wings? The topsides are thought to be colored to attract mates and, in some cases, to warn predators. Since butterflies rest with their wings ... READ MORE
Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Pests & DiseaseTags: Butterflies, Butterfly, Florida Friendly, Garden, Gardening, Landscape, Landscaping, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, Pollinator, Swallowtail
UF/IFAS, SFWMD ask residents to identify, report invasive snakes
March 2, 2022
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla – Non-native snakes in Florida are spreading and growing in population. Some are considered invasive, threatening Florida’s environment, native wildlife, economy and public health, according to scientists at the University ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFASTags: #ivegot1.org, Anaconda, Burmese Python, Common Boa, Croc Docs, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Frank Mazotti, Invasive Snakes, Melissa Miller, Native Snakes, Northern African Python, Snakes, South Florida Water Management District, UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research Education Center
Pesticide application is only one Integrated Pest Management tool!
March 1, 2022
Today is a new day in pest control. Do not let pest management consume your weekend and time. Pest management begins with recognizing the techniques available to control pests pressure. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is the basic ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, Pests & Disease