UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
An invasive plant is a nonnative plant that spreads rapidly and can cause harm to the environment, economy, and human health. Unlike native plants, nonnative plants are not originally from this area. Without proper management, invasive plants can… Read More
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida’s climate supports the growth of all varieties of plants, from native to exotic species. But University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences experts have long worked to educate the public on identifying… Read More
By Dr. Christopher Kerr1 and Dr. Carey Minteer2 1: Division of Plant Industry, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Gainesville FL 2: University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Indian Rover Research and Education Center,… Read More
Download the Workbook. To read the TAME Air Potato Workbook (1.6 MB pdf), you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader. View video: “Air Potato Extension Needs Assessment Webinar“. Download Fact Sheet: “Natural Area Weeds: Air Potato (Dioscorea bulbifera)” Complete… Read More
As spring approaches, we should all be aware that our pest problems will reappear. There are many types of pests to consider: insects, weeds, nematodes, and even some vertebrate species (such as the Cuban tree frog). When combined… Read More
Invasive Plants Air Potato (Dioscorea bulbifera) Brazilian Pepper-tree Control Control of Hard to Manage Weeds Environmental Contractors Got Invasive? Get Help! Herbicide Control of Woody Plants Herbicides to Kill Invasive Trees in the Landscape Invasive Solanum spp. in Florida… Read More
What do you do if you’re trying to collect information on a big statewide problem such as the invasive air potato vine? If you’re Bill Lester, residential horticulture agent with UF/IFAS Extension Hernando County, you combine the power… Read More
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Across Florida, thousands of small, red beetles have been battling the invasive air potato vine for the last eight years, one bite at a time. And they appear to be prospering, according to the latest… Read More
by
WHO: University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension Bay County. WHAT: Air Potato Challenge and Species Awareness workshop. The event will include exhibits, and distribution of air potato leaf beetles. WHERE: 2728 E…. Read More
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — When Debbie Goad heard about a horseshoe crab study run partly by the University of Florida, she jumped at the opportunity. She practically grew up in or near the water in South Florida. In addition,… Read More
