Fourteen years ago, we started spotting a curious invasive orchid known as “The Beautiful Crown Orchid" popping up all over our landscapes in mulched beds. Despite its name, and in consideration that “beauty is in the eye of the beholder”, ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Invasive Species
It has been awhile since I last added to this installment but we are back! Welcome to another Field Guide Face-Off Part 4. This time our focus is tips and tricks for some of our local amphibians. Cane Toad vs Southern Toad The cane toad has ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Invasive Species, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Background In May of 2026, Heliococcus novovillei, also known as pasture mealybug, was detected in a limpograss field in St. Lucie County. This new and invasive pest had shown up in Texas in October 2025, but its detection this past May ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Invasive Species, Lawn, Livestock, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension
Hurricane Isaias Recovery According to the Florida Forest Service’s preliminary report of the storm’s impacts to timberlands, the estimated value of timber damaged by the storm was around $30 million over an area of 5 counties. Much of ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
University of Florida researchers have secured $200,000 in federal funding to combat the invasive pasture mealybug, an emerging threat to Florida’s sugarcane industry. The funding will give researchers the necessary funds to help growers ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
When most people think of Burmese pythons in Florida, their minds immediately go to the Everglades. However, these large invasive snakes have become a growing concern much closer to home. Recently, I had the opportunity to attend a Burmese ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Florida Agricultural Producers and Forest Landowners Impacted by Hurricane Isaias Offered an Extended Deadline for USDA Conservation Programs Landowners in impacted counties can apply by November 16, 2026. Deadline for all others is October ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Over my time here with Extension, I have found the invasive species topic an interesting one. Locally I found the response to be “it’s not a problem, until it’s a problem”. From an invasive species management point of view, you would ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources
Streaming Science, in partnership with the University of Florida’s Flory lab and UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants invites you to join EcoInvaders, a series of electronic field trips (EFTs) for middle and high school students ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching,
Aunque a menudo se habla de la bondad de los bosques y es grato caminar entre los árboles, no todas las especies generan un impacto positivo en los ecosistemas. Existen muchas especies invasivas que pueden generar daños y volverse incontrolables. ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species