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UF/IFAS Study: Termite queen and king are the best parents in the world, until they’re not

by Lourdes Mederos
November 7, 2022

Studying the parental behaviors of termites has provided a University of Florida scientist with a rare look into how a queen and king pair push the limits of parenthood. The result is a look at how the queen and king work the hardest ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Allparental Behavior, Department Of Entomology And Nematology, Entomology, Functional Ecology Of The British Ecological Society, Subterranean Termites, Termites, Thomas Chouvenc, UF IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center
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The holidays are coming…

by Amanda Quintos
October 31, 2022

The cavalcade of holidays is upon us once more, along with its social and alimentary conventions. If the idea of sorting through the sugary spoils of Halloween and preparing menus for Thanksgiving, December holiday parties, and New Year's ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Department Of Family Youth And Community Sciences, Eating Well, Finances, Food, Food Safety, Food Science And Human Nutrition Department, Holidays, Stress
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Serie de Ahorros para el Consumidor: cinco consejos para ahorrar dinero durante la compra de alimentos

by Luz Bahder
October 31, 2022

En esta serie: El aumento de los costos preocupa a los consumidores. El efecto acumulado de varios años de la pandemia de COVID repercute en la economía mundial, desde los estantes en los supermercados hasta las gasolineras. Como ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Tags: Ahorro, Alimentos, Cocinar, Comprar, Economia, Economizar, Español, Planificar, Salud, Serie De Ahorros Para El Consumidor, Spanish
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Turkey Express: Instant pot? Temperature? Thawing? Your Questions Answered

by anikolai
October 28, 2022

Turkey Express: Your Questions Answered Turkey time is right around the corner. Don’t wing it! Here are some questions and answers to get you warmed up for the season. Can you make a turkey in an air fryer? Yes, as long as it fits. ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Anikolai, Cooking, Foodsafety, Healthy Meals, Holidays, Polk County, Thanksgiving, Turkey, UF-IFAS

Should I test my private drinking well?

by Mike D'Imperio
October 27, 2022

Residents who receive their drinking water through a municipality enjoy peace of mind knowing that their potable water undergoes routine bacteriological testing behind-the-scenes. But how do you know if water from your private well is safe and ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Bleach, Coliform, Disinfectant, Drinking, E.coli, Escherichia Coli, Pgm_Water, Potable, Test, Well
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Seminole County World Food Day and Holiday Food Drive

by sarakmurphy
October 21, 2022

UF/IFAS Extension in Seminole County is hosting a food drive October 17th-October 30th. Food Insecurity in Seminole County and Beyond: Food security is often defined as having a sufficient amount of and reliable access to nutritional, culturally ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Events, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: #FoodIsOurMiddleName, Food Security, Food Systems, Foodforall, Health, Nutrition
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Generator Use During the Hurricanes Can Kill You

by Katherine Allen
October 18, 2022

If you are like my family, you have purchased a generator to prevent food losses and to run a fan during a power outage.  Whenever combustion occurs (whether from a generator, a fire, a gas-fired water heater or stove) carbon monoxide is produced. ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: #naturaldisaster, Carbon Monoxide, Generator Safety, Hurricanes, Suwannee County Extension, Topic Tuesday, UF/IFAS Extension Suwannee County
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Recuperación de los árboles después de la tormenta

by Luz Bahder
October 12, 2022

El huracán Ian, aunque no directamente, impactó a los Cayos en Florida durante su trayectoria. Aunque no con la misma magnitud con la que afectó otras partes del estado, los importantes vientos huracanados y marejadas ciclónicas causaron ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Lawn, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Arboles, Español, Huracán, Huracan Ian, Hurricane, Hurricane Ian, Inundacion, Mitigacion De Danos, Poda, Spanish, Tormenta
Broken and fallen tree branches lying on the ground, showing damage caused by a hurricane

Consejos para la restauración de árboles después de una tormenta

by Luz Bahder
October 12, 2022

Inmediatamente después de la tormenta: Identifique los peligros potenciales: Obtenga ayuda con los escombros o las ramas que hayan caído cerca del cableado del tendido eléctrico o de comunicación Tenga cuidado con las raíces ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Home Management, Lawn, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Arbol, Arboles, Arbolista, Escombros, Español, Huracán, Irrigacion, Poda, Restauracion, Tormenta

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