Category: Recreation

New on Featured Creatures! Black salt marsh mosquito.

by Jennifer Gillett-Kaufman
May 6, 2014

We are pleased to announce a new article on Featured Creatures! Take a sneak peek with this excerpt from the article: The black salt marsh mosquito, Aedes taeniorhynchus (Wiedemann), is very common in the eastern coastal areas of the Americas, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Forests, Health & Nutrition, Livestock, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Featured Creatures, Mosquitoes, Pest Alert

I heard that UF was responsible for releasing the lovebug. Is that true?

by Jennifer Gillett-Kaufman
May 6, 2014

No, it’s not true. Not by a long shot. Not even close. NO! This rumor’s been around for decades and its origins are unknown. But we can tell you a few things to bust this myth: First, it’s clearly contradicted by the historical record: The ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Entomology, FAQ, Insects, Lovebug

What’s the best mosquito repellent to use?

by Jennifer Gillett-Kaufman
May 6, 2014

Scientific studies have shown the mosquito-repelling effectiveness of the chemical N,N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide, which is better known by the acronym DEET. Although people have reported good results with other options ranging from cosmetics to ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Recreation, Work & Life
Tags: Bug, BugWeek, Dangerous, DEET, Entomology, FAQ, Insects, Mosquito, Repellent

New on Featured Creatures! Tussock moths.

by Jennifer Gillett-Kaufman
March 19, 2014

We are pleased to announce a new article on Featured Creatures! Take a sneak peek with this excerpt from the article: Tussock moths in the genus Orgyia are small moths that are best-known because of their attractive larvae. ABOVE: ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Recreation
Tags: Featured Creatures, FL Natives, Moths, Pest Alert, UF-IFAS Pest Alert

Boating Safety: Part 2 of 16 – Safety Equipment

by Olivia Doyle
February 14, 2014

Both the United States Coast Guard (USCG) and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) have a required list of safety equipment that must be present on all vessels when anchored or underway. As stated in Chapman’s Piloting ... READ MORE

Category: Recreation, Water
Tags: Boating Safety

Boating Safety: Part 1 of 16 – Nautical Terms

by Ken Gioeli
January 24, 2014

Going over terms used in boating may seem like a trivial exercise but clear communication between captain and crew, captain and other vessels, and captain and dockhands can make situations flow smoothly. Here are a few nautical terms for this ... READ MORE

Category: Recreation, Water
Tags: Boat Safety, Boating, Boating Safety, Nautical Terms

New on Featured Creatures! Lone star tick. By Holderman and Kaufman.

by Jennifer Gillett-Kaufman
November 13, 2013

We are pleased to announce a new article on Featured Creatures! Take a sneak peek with this excerpt from the article: The lone star tick, Amblyomma americanum, was first described by Linnaeus in 1758. Lone star ticks feed on the blood of ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Home Landscapes, Livestock, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Featured Creatures, Pest Alert, Ticks

Improving Water Quality: Part 4 of 5 – Clean Marina

by Rick O'Connor
October 19, 2013

We do not typically think of marinas when we are thinking water quality but everyone can think of issues at these facilities that could degrade the bodies of water on which they sit. Motor oil and fuel come to mind first, bottom paint, solid ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Recreation, Water
Tags: Boating, Clean Marina, Marina, Sustainable Coastlines, Water Quality

Be a Smart picknicker

by Ken Gioeli
June 25, 2013

It’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, Recreation
Tags: Family & Consumer Sciences, Food & Health

Fisheries Regulations Questions and Answers

by Betty Staugler
April 8, 2013

In March, Florida Sea Grant and NOAA partnered to conduct a series of workshops aimed at clarifying existing fisheries regulations for offshore recreational and commercial fishermen. Six workshops took place in Florida. During the workshops ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Recreation
Tags: Fishing, Gulf, Offshore, Regulations

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