By Mary Sue Kennington, Family & Consumer Sciences Extension Agent at UF/IFAS Extension-Orange County Reviewed by Randy Cantrell, PhD, Department of Family, Youth, and Community Sciences, University of Florida It sometimes seems like household ... READ MORE
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That depends on your definition of ‘here.’ No breeding populations of any species of recluse spiders (Loxosceles laeta, Loxosceles reclusa, and Loxosceles rufescens have all been found in the state), has been found in any Florida county ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Forests, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Recreation, Work & LifeThese are some common questions- Why are there so many bugs in Florida? Not species but individual bugs. Why is my area so bug-infested? Why are there sometimes so many bugs of a certain type, like love bug swarms? Florida’s warm, humid ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionFlorida is home to thousands of insect species, plus thousands more land-dwelling arthropods that aren’t classified as insects – organisms including spiders, mites, centipedes and ticks. Part of the reason we have so many species of bugs ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Work & LifeIs this what you are seeing? Those are representatives of a fly family called Psychodidae, commonly called drain flies, sink flies or moth flies. These insects are harmless, they don’t bite, sting or transmit diseases. However, they ... READ MORE
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By Lynda Spence, Family & Consumer Sciences Extension Agent at UF/IFAS Extension-Marion County Reviewed by Martie Gillen, PhD, Department of Family, Youth, and Community Sciences, University of Florida March 23 is National Organize Your ... READ MORE
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By Carol Church, Writer, Family Album Reviewed by Randall Cantrell, PhD, Department of Family, Youth, and Community Sciences, University of Florida This post is part of a series recognizing National Poison Prevention Week. Learn more at Poison ... READ MORE
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By Carol Church, Writer, Family Album Reviewed by Larry Forthun, PhD, Department of Family, Youth, and Community Sciences, University of Florida This post is part of a series recognizing National Poison Prevention Week. Learn more at Poison ... READ MORE
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Pest Control Operators in General Household Pests or Termite/Wood-destoying Organisms. Here is an opportunity on March 21 to earn CEUs in both categories, as well as some CORE, before the season gets really busy. 32114Structural Government, ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Home Management, Pests & Disease, Professional DevelopmentProtect your pipes tonight from freezing temperature!!!! It is going to be cold tonight. Think about doing the following before going to bed tonight: Disconnect and drain all exterior hoses. Keep interior doors open to rooms with ... READ MORE
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