Category: Invasive Species
Superheroes of the Natural World
March 5, 2021
We’re highlighting all things Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) in 2021 as the program marks its 20th anniversary. To learn more about FMNP, view the first blog post here. By Justina Dacey and Rick O’Connor If there were ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, WildlifeTags: Community Science, Florida Master Naturalist Program, FMNP, Invasive Species, Living Shorelines, UF/IFAS Escambia Extension, UF/IFAS Nassau Extension
Florida Land Steward Update, March 5, 2021
March 5, 2021
WELCOME! If you are reading this update for the first time, we welcome you to this engaged and growing network of private landowners, foresters, natural resource professionals, extension agents, and others involved in the stewardship of Florida’s ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Wildlife
A Changing Landscape in Subterranean Termite Control
March 4, 2021
This is a summary of a recent presentation by Dr. Thomas Chouvenc on the importance of termite colony biology on control methods Termites evolved from cockroaches 150 million years ago. There are now over 3,000 termite species worldwide, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Pests & DiseaseTags: Insects, Invasive Species, IPM Florida, Subterranean Termites, Termite Control, Termites
Do Aquatic Herbicides Cause Sores on Fish?
February 28, 2021
What is that!?! The fish I caught has sores! People around the state have been increasingly reporting fish with abnormalities or sores on social media. These fish sores appear concerning and are often thought to be a sign of poor resource ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, WaterTags: Agriculture, Herbicide, Invasive Plant Control, Invasive Plants, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Spray Coverage Vs. Spray Coverage
February 28, 2021
Spray Coverage Vs. Spray Coverage: Aquatic Herbicide Applications Insufficient herbicide spray coverage can result in poor weed control requiring repeated applications and increased management costs. All too often we hear you need “good coverage” ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS ResearchTags: Center For Aquatic And Invasive Plants, Herbicide, Invasive Plant Control, Natural Resources, Spray Coverage, UF/IFAS Extension
USDA Announces Signup for Conservation Stewardship Program
February 25, 2021
GAINESVILLE, Fla., Feb. 25, 2021 — The application deadline for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) is March 26 for fiscal year 2021. Through CSP, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service helps agricultural producers and forest ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Forests, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Livestock, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Turf, Water, WildlifeTags: 2018 Farm Bill, Conservation, Conservation Activities, CSP, NRCS
Landscape Design, The Florida-Friendly Way!
February 25, 2021
Florida Friendly landscaping is in Florida law and allows you to integrate the nine principles into your yard. Those nine principles include Right plant right place Water efficiently Mulch Fertilize appropriately Recycle ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Water, Wildlife