Category: Natural Resources
Plastic Soup
August 30, 2021
Virtually all of the plastic ever produced has been created since WWII. Prior to that, plastic products and packaging as we know them did not exist. Products made from plastic dominate our lives, and in many ways have improved the quality ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Florida Sea Grant, Garbage Patch, Marine Debris, Microplastics
Papaya Disease: Anthracnose
August 27, 2021
One of the important pathogens that cause anthracnose disease on papaya is Colletotrichum gloeosporiodes. Anthracnose disease is a common disease on many tropical and subtropical fruits in Florida such as mango. The management of this disease ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Money Matters, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & LifeTags: Papaya, Papaya Disease, Papaya Problem
Tree Trimming and Electric Power Lines – Questions and Answers
August 27, 2021
Common Questions and Answers Is it true that electric utilities are required by federal law to cut down trees near their power lines? No. To prevent power outages, federally approved reliability standards require utilities to manage vegetation ... READ MORE
Category: ConservationTags: Arboriculture, Trees And Electric Lines, Urban Forest
Tree Pruning Sealants
August 27, 2021
There are numerous instances where pruning is necessary to promote a tree’s health, provide clearance for sidewalks/roads, reduce hazards to people and property, and train and shape a young tree. Pruning cuts also create potential entry points ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural ResourcesTags: Arboriculture
Trees – Symbols of Freedom in the United States
August 27, 2021
In 1765 England imposed the Stamp Act on the American colonies. The Act imposed a tax on all papers, newspapers, advertisements, and other publications and legal documents. American colonists considered it a means of censorship on their rights ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural ResourcesTags: Trees, Trees In American History
Sarasota County summer internship: on love and learning
August 27, 2021
Hello! I'm Adelaide Mahler, one of the Environmental Education and Outreach interns at UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County this summer. Moreover, I'm an individual terribly in love with the environment (and education). So, read on to learn a bit ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, WildlifeTags: Citizen Science, Environmental Education, Intern, InternSarasotaLife, Nature, Pgm_EcoNR
Why Bats?
August 24, 2021
A common denominator in epidemiology Amid this global pandemic that has shaken the world, bats seem to have appeared a lot in media and the social feed. This blog piece aims at clarifying why that might be, approaching the concept from an ecological, ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, WildlifeTags: Bats, Coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, Spillover, Virus
The Grass Class Resource Pass
August 24, 2021
Turfgrass dominates Central Florida landscapes. The living green carpet provides plenty of benefits, but turf can be a thirsty bug buffet demanding time, money, and expertise. Did you know that we put more than half of our drinking water in ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, WaterTags: Best Management Practices, Best Practices, Cflandscapes, Disease, Disease Management, Fertilize, Fertilizer, Florida Friendly, Grass, Grass Types, Hwooten, Integrated Pest Management, IPM, Irrigation, Mow, Mowing, Pest Management, Pests, Resources, Turf, Turfgrass, Watering, Weed Management, Weeds