Category: Invasive Species
Protect the Trails – Horse Herald
March 1, 2020
Protect the Trails Trail riders can help protect Florida's natural environment by helping track invasive species. Learn more in this months edition of the Horse Herald. Sign up to receive the Horse Herald to your email here! READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Invasive Species, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: 4-H, Animals, Farm, FL., Forestry, Horse Health, Horse Herald, Horse Management, Horses, Livestock, Natural Resources, NFLAG
Golden Bamboo – Wild Weeds
March 1, 2020
Wild Weeds - Weed of the Month Golden Bamboo Phyllostachys aurea Golden bamboo is native to china and is actually a member of the grass family! Golden bamboo was originally introduced to the United States to be used as a natural vegetation ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: FL., Forestry, Landscaping, Native Plants, Natural Resources, NFLAG, Species Spotlight, Wild Weeds
National Invasive Species Awareness Week – Four of Florida’s Invasive Plants
February 23, 2020
By Olivia Doyle, UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants (CAIP) Communication Assistant Plants are introduced to environments both intentionally and unintentionally for various reasons. More than 4,000 plant species are found in Florida ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Forests, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, WaterTags: Agriculture, Agronomy, Brazilian Peppertree, Center For Aquatic And Invasive Plants, Education, Environmental Education, Invasive Plants, National Invasive Species Awareness Week, UF-IFAS
Stand Up & Holler for UF/IFAS!
February 20, 2020
It's Gator Nation Giving Day! When you give to UF/IFAS, you partner with a network of faculty, students and volunteers who are creating positive and lasting change in Florida and beyond. “Stand up and holler” for the UF/IFAS program that ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Camp, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Crops, Events, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Livestock, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water, WildlifeTags: #AllForTheGators, CALS, Giving Day, IFAS, Stand Up & Holler
Pesticide Applicator Licensing in Florida
February 11, 2020
Pesticide Licensing and Training in Alachua County In order to apply restricted use pesticides in the state of Florida, one must obtain and maintain a pesticide applicator's license. Regulation of these licenses is the responsibility of ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Recreation, Turf,Tags: License, Pesticide
Graduate Student Highlight: Jacob Thayer
February 9, 2020
Jacob Thayer, originally from Jupiter, Florida, is a graduate assistant with the UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants (CAIP) majoring in agronomy with a focus in aquatic plant management. Majoring in forest resources and conservation, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, WaterTags: Agriculture, Agronomy, Center For Aquatic And Invasive Plants, Education, Environmental Education, Graduate Student, Invasive Plants, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Tradition
Brazilian Peppertree Biological Control at McCarty Ranch in Port St. Lucie, FL
January 30, 2020
Learn about efforts to manage invasive Brazilian peppertree using biological control agents. READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & DiseaseTags: Biological Control, Brazilian Peppertree, Invasive
Winter: Friend or Foe to Invasive Plants?
January 27, 2020
By Dr. Candice Prince, UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants & UF Agronomy Faculty A common joke in Florida is that only has two seasons: hot, and hotter. Tourists flock to the state during the winter months to escape freezing ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, WaterTags: Agriculture, Agronomy, Center For Aquatic And Invasive Plants, Environmental Education, Invasive Plants, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF-IFAS, Water
Biological Control Successes in Florida
January 21, 2020
A UF/IFAS publication is available showcasing biological control success stories in Florida. UF/IFAS Research and Extension specialists are addressing the invasive plant and insect problem in Florida. These experts develop integrated pest management ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Work & LifeTags: Biological Control, Invasive Species