Tag: air potato beetle

New Air Potato Beetle Species Release

by Tonya Ashworth
November 11, 2025

They are small but mighty. A new species of air potato beetle is being reared and released in Florida to wage war against the invasive air potato vine. First, a little background on the enemy. The air potato vine was introduced in Florida ... READ MORE

Category: , Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Tags: Air Potato Beetle, Air Potato Vine, Invasive Plant, Invasive Species
Air potato. Invasive yam species, perennial vine, poison plants.

Air potato beetle larvae: new orders are on hold

by sarahbostick
June 23, 2020

Air potato vines have become a common sight across most of Florida. Efforts have been underway for many years to control the spread of this invasive, non-native vine. For the past few years, the University of Florida and the Florida Department ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
Tags: Ag, Agriculture, Air Potato, Air Potato Beetle, Air Potato Beetle Larvae, Biological Control, Conservation, Environment, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Pgm_Ag

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