GAINESVILLE, FL -- The University of Florida’s Forest Entomology Lab has launched the world’s largest database of bark and ambrosia beetles. The site: Bark and Ambrosia Beetles of the World, contains 15,778 specimen records, 32,403 ... READ MORE
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Recap of May 2025 First Friday with Florida First Detector In May, we continued our talks about wood-boring insects. This time, we focused on bark beetles. These are small beetles in the insect family called Curculionidae. Some bark beetles ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Livestock, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension,
The holidays are a very busy season for many of us. There are so many things to do together with family and friends, traditions to return to, new things to learn and alternatives to try. Here at UF/IFAS Extension, we’re devoted to the prospect ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Immerse yourself into the fascinating world of bark beetles in The Surprising Lives of Bark Beetles; Mighty Foresters of the Insect World. Don't be deceived by their reputation as the World's Worst Forest Pests; these tiny creatures have a ... READ MORE
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How can researchers communicate complex ecological issues to the public? To start, they can work with professional communicators. Jiri Hulcr, an associate professor of forest entomology at the University of Florida’s School of Forest, ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Natural Resources