Category: Natural Resources
Mosquito control and Florida beekeepers
September 22, 2017
As Florida continues to recover from the effects of Hurricane Irma, many mosquito control districts in the state are temporarily stepping up their spray programs. It is important to realize how and why this is an important response to strong ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Natural Resources, Pests & DiseaseTags: Bammerma, Beekeeping, Mosquito, UFHoneyBeeLab
The Bumble Bee – One of Florida’s Vital Pollinators
September 22, 2017
"The happiness of the bee and the dolphin is to exist. For man it is to know that and to wonder at it." Jacques Yves Cousteau Bumble bees are among the most recognizable types of insects. They are large, colorful, and a wonder to watch. ... READ MORE
Category: Natural ResourcesTags: Beekeeping, Habitat Conservation, Master Gardener, Native Plants, Panhandle Outdoors
Wildlife Food Plots for North Florida
September 22, 2017
About this time each year the minds of sportsman and wildlife aficionados turn towards the planting of wildlife food plots for use by wildlife in fall, winter , and early spring. There are many factors to consider when planting a fall ... READ MORE
Category: Natural ResourcesTags: Categories, Panhandle Outdoors
Hurricane Recovery: Wind-Resistant Trees for Home, Business, and Park Landscaping
September 21, 2017
Urban forests are the trees that surround our homes, streets, parking lots, schools, and parks. Urban forests can be used to help mitigate the negative effects caused by urbanization and development. While urban forests have many benefits, some ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Landscapes, Natural ResourcesTags: Hurricane Preparedness, Parks, Paxton Evans, Shannon Carnevale, Trees, Urban Forests
Florida’s Venomous Snakes
September 20, 2017
Of the approximately twenty species of venomous snakes found in the United States, only six venomous snakes are found in Florida. Here is a helpful guide to identify those venomous snakes. EASTERN DIAMONDBACK RATTLESNAKE Size: Usually 3–5 ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WildlifeTags: Levy County, Snakes, Venomous Snakes, Wildlife
Commonly Confused Ducks in Central Florida
September 19, 2017
Florida is home to a variety of both non-migratory and migratory ducks. Some of the most common species of ducks found in central Florida are mallard ducks, Florida mottled ducks, black-bellied whistling ducks and wood ducks. Keep reading to ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Water, WildlifeTags: Commonly Confused, Ducks, Living With Wildlife, Paxton Evans, Shannon Carnevale, Wildlife
Common Nighthawks finding love in a pine savanna – Alexa Mainella
September 19, 2017
Here comes the BOOM! Common Nighthawks finding love in a pine savanna By Alexa Mainella PhD student, Dept. of Environmental Engineering Sciences Have you ever had a professor drop you off in the middle of nowhere and say, more or less, ... READ MORE
Category: , Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, Wildlife