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Virginia Pepperweed – Wild Weeds

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March 1, 2024

Wild Weeds – Weed of the Month Virginia Pepperweed Lepidium virginicum Virginia Pepperweed begins growing in a low-growing rosette, yet soon enough branching stems emerge with elongated racemes of tiny whitish flowers. You can easily spot ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, , Wildlife
Tags: Natural Resources, NFLAG, Wild Weeds
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UF/IFAS research: Can artificial intelligence outsmart invasive species?

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February 29, 2024

Argentine black and white tegus are large non-native invasive lizards posing a threat to the biodiversity and natural balance of Florida’s ecosystems. Tegus have a diverse diet including fruits, vegetables, insects, small animals ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
Tags: @TheCrocDocs, AI, AI Trap, Argentine Black And White Tegu, Artificial Intelligence, Croc Docs, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Invasion Science, Invasion Science Research Institute, Invasive Species, Invasive Species Research, Jenna Cole, Melissa Miller, News, Research, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Wildlife Ecology And Conservation, University Of Florida, World Vision Systems
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Investigación de UF/IFAS: ¿Puede la inteligencia artificial ganarle la batalla a las especies invasoras?

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February 29, 2024

Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. Notas destacadas Los tegus argentinos blancos y negros, también conocidos como lagartos overos, son grandes ... READ MORE

Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
Tags: Captura, Centro De Investigacion Y Educacion De UF/IFAS En Fort Lauderdale, Control, Deteccion, Español, Especies Invasoras, Florida, FLREC, Fort Pierce, IA, Instituto De Investigación Científica De Especies Invasoras, Inteligencia Artificial, ISRI, Lagartos Overos, Melissa Miller, Monitoreo, Monitoreo Y Control De Especies Invasoras, Proyecto Tegu, Reptiles Invasores, Spanish, Tegu, Tegu Argentino, Tegus Argentinos Blancos Y Negros, Trampas, Trampeo, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Croc Docs, UF/IFAS FLREC, Wild Vision Systems

More than just a nuisance: Why we should invest in managing mosquito populations

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February 28, 2024

The cool weather we are enjoying will be gone before you know it. Accompanying the warm weather comes the buzzing and biting of mosquitoes. Florida's warm, humid climate provides a breeding haven for mosquitoes, making them a constant nuisance ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Invasive Species, Livestock, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Disease, Florida, Health, Integrated Pest Management, Livestock, Mosquito, Pest Control, Rural, Zoonotic Diseases

Aproximadamente la mitad de los residentes de Florida desconocen las restricciones locales de agua

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February 28, 2024

Creado por Brad Buck, especialista sénior en relaciones públicas de UF/IFAS.  La mitad de los residentes de Florida no conocen las restricciones locales sobre el uso del agua, pero aquellos que sí las conocen pueden ser persuadidos a cumplirlas, ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Lawn, UF/IFAS, Water
Tags: Agua, Césped, Conservacion, Educacion Y Comunicacion Agricola, Encuesta, Español, Grama, Irrigacion, Jardín, Laura Warner, Normativas, Patio, Regulaciones, Restricciones, Spanish, UF-IFAS, Uso Del Agua, Zona Verde

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