There are many animals that strike fear in humans but little cause more than snakes. Interestingly kids seem to like them, it is when we become an adult that we do not; why is that? There are several explanations and all have merit. One are ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WildlifeRat snakes are one of the more commonly encountered snakes in our area. They truly do eat a lot of rodents and so this draws them towards human habitation searching for food. As a group they can grow quite large and for those of us who do ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WildlifeAnyone who has been to the Roy Hyatt Environmental Center in the past 21 years has probably met “Regis”, our eastern kingsnake. “Regis” has been our “poster-child” for snake biology and conservation for 1000’s of visitors to the ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WildlifeIt’s time for all the fun things that summer brings, like picnics, potlucks, and outdoor gatherings. As things heat up outside don’t forget the basic rules of food safety. Stay out of the temperature “danger zone” by keeping hot foods ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, RecreationFloridians use more water than any other state for irrigation, and a typical home sprinkler system can account for half of the household water bill during the summer. The Panhandle of Florida also receives an average of 65 inches of rain a ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, WaterSPANISH MOSS – A SOUTHERN TREASURE Guest Article for the Tallahassee Democrat June 21, 2013, Release for Tallahassee Democrat Photo by Taylor Vandiver Leon County Extension Agent By Sam Hand One of the most visible signs of our local ... READ MORE
Category: Natural ResourcesMany people are noticing small insects on trunks and branches of their trees. When disturbed, these insects move in a group and are commonly called tree cattle because of this herding habit. They are ¼ inch brownish-black insects with white ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, WildlifeClick here for high-resolution version. Caption at bottom. Marty Main, associate dean for University of Florida Extension and associate director of Florida Sea Grant, is being recognized for his educational outreach by the Ecological Society ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionAssistance Available for Non-Industrial, Private Forest Landowners The Florida Forest Service at the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is taking applications for the Southern Pine Beetle (SPB) Assistance ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Natural Resources, WildlifeClick here for high-resolution version. Caption at bottom. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- University of Florida researchers have found, for the first time, that crop models predicting yields for one of the world’s most important crops begin to disagree ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research