Category: Natural Resources
Dealing with the Armadillo
November 10, 2022
Florida has a love-hate relationship with this animal. Some find them cute and adorable, others find them a pest and a nuisance, either way there is no ignoring this guy. They are everywhere and yes – they can make a mess of your lawn ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WildlifeTags: Armadillo, Invasive Species, Nuisance Species
When Disaster Strikes: How to Cleanup a Pesticide Spill
November 10, 2022
This week in Florida we are dealing with a late season hurricane. It’s very rare to have one like this so late, but as Floridian’s we have learned to expect the unexpected. You might be wondering how in the world does a hurricane relate ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural ResourcesTags: Brett Bultemeier, Pesticide Information Office, Pesticide Safety, Pesticide Spill, Pesticide Spill Cleanup, Spill Cleanup
Weekly “What is it?”: Flamingos
November 9, 2022
Florida is known for its kitschy plastic lawn flamingos—a throwback to the 1950’s era of aspirational, semitropical suburban bliss. But if you head a little farther south, you get a lot more of the real thing. These elegant neon pink ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, WildlifeTags: Flamingo, Weekly What Is It, Wildlife
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Resources for Neighborhoods in Protecting Water Quality
November 9, 2022
Homeowners associations (HOAs) and neighborhoods have critical roles to play in protecting local water quality. HOAs manage thousands of stormwater ponds and countless acres of landscapes across Sarasota County. The way those community assets ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, WaterTags: Biorational, Conservation, Pest, Pesticide, Pgm_Admin, Pgm_Chemicals, Pgm_Marine, Pgm_Waste, Pgm_Water, Pond, Preservation, Red Tide, Stormwater, Water, Water Quality
Florida Land Steward Update, November 9, 2022
November 9, 2022
ANOTHER STORM ON THE WAY I almost put away the generator last weekend. What was I thinking? After all the recent impacts from Hurricane Ian the timing of this could probably not be worse. As tropical storm Nicole approaches the east coast of ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, WildlifeTags: Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Hurricane Preparation, Tree Farm, Wildlife
West Nile virus
November 8, 2022
An arbovirus...? What's that? West Nile virus is one of many arboviruses in Florida. "Arbovirus" may sound like it must be related to the Latin word for tree: arbor. So it might seem like it should mean a virus that infects trees. In fact, ... READ MORE
Category: Livestock, Pests & Disease, WildlifeTags: Amely Bauer, Entomology And Nematology Department, Lawrence Reeves, Lindsay Campbell, Yasmin Tavares
Prepare, Prioriza y Realiza para tormenta tropical Nicole
November 8, 2022
To read this article in English, go to: Hurricane Season: Plan, Prepare and Act - UF/IFAS Extension Orange County (ufl.edu) El huracán “Ian” que nos dejó un rastro de destrucción a su paso por el suroeste de Florida, atrapó a residentes ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: #ocextensionnews, Disaster Prep, Home Safety Tips, Hurricane
A Landscape Guide for New Florida Residents
November 8, 2022
Florida is an unique and special place. No wonder why so many folks from other states move here! If you've recently moved to Florida and are struggling to understand your yard, use the resources outlined in this guide to help you get acquainted ... READ MORE
Category: , Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Recreation, Turf, UF/IFAS, Water, Work & LifeTags: Florida Friendly Landscape, Home Landscapes, Homeowner Resources, Irrigation, Save Water, Water Conservaton
November First Friday with Florida First Detector
November 7, 2022
Recap of November First Friday with Florida First Detector On November 4th, we dove into the basics on fruit flies. We focused specifically on true fruit flies in the family Tephritidae. These fruit flies have unique wings, often with a visible ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching,Tags: Biosecurity, Early Detection, FFD22-23, FloridaFirstDetector, Invasive Species, SeminoleCountyAg