Category: Conservation
Carpenter Bees Bore Problems
April 12, 2018
by Les Harrison There are certain sounds which cannot be ignored. They convey an immediate message which calls the listener to be alert and prepared. These noises, even here in the Florida panhandle, are uniquely distinct and are not likely ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, WildlifeTags: Carpenter Bees, Home Damage, Insect Management, North Florida, Pest Control, Prevention, UF IFAS Extension, Woodpecker
Starfish Found In Florida Waters
April 6, 2018
by Les Harrison With the return of warmer weather, the focus of outdoor activities is shifting to pursuits where the partakers can maintain a comfortable temperature personally. So logically this means taking advantage of the local water resources. North ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Water, WildlifeTags: Atlantic, Gulf Coast, Les Harrison, Marine Biology, North Florida, Starfish, UF-IFAS
Wildlife Wednesday Webinars 2018 series
April 6, 2018
The natural resources programs from UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas and Polk Counties are pleased to announce that the Wildlife Wednesday Webinar series for 2018 will take place on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, June – November, 2018. The webinars ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, WildlifeTags: Central Florida, Living With Wildlife, Lmilligan, Shannon Carnevale, Webinars, Wildlife
Bug Word of the Day: Central-Place Forager
April 6, 2018
Central-place foragers are animals that return to the same nest in between foraging trips, collecting their food, or food for their offspring, in an area around that nest. Animals that are not central-place foragers instead roam continuously, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, WildlifeTags: #ufbugs, Bees, BugWeek, Entomology, FAQ, Insects