Tag: Beetles

Home in storm [CREDIT: UF/IFAS, Cat Wofford]

When It Storms: Managing Pests Effectively

by Jackie Lebouitz and Maria Portelos-Rometo
January 16, 2025

Whether you're preparing for a storm or dealing with its aftermath, pests are probably the last thing on your mind. That's fair - we get it! However, taking the time to prepare your home in defense against unwanted ants, flies, beetles, moths, ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Ants, Beetles, Cockroaches, Disaster, Home, House, Hurricane, Management, Moths, Pests, Pgm_Chemicals, Prep, Rodents, Special Topics, Storm, Termites

Ambrosia Beetles: Small Insects, Big Impact

by Heather Kalaman
December 9, 2024

Ambrosia beetles are small, yet impactful, insects in Florida, playing both beneficial and harmful roles in local ecosystems. Our state is home to both native and invasive species, which aid in breaking down dead wood, contributing to nutrient ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Avocado Tree, Beetles, Florida Friendly, Florida Friendly Landscaping Agent, Pests, Plant Pests, Sustainable Landscape, Tree Pests
close up of a monarch butterfly on a hot pink flower with greenery and pink flowers in the background

Celebrating National Pollinator Week

by Heather Kalaman
June 19, 2023

Happy National Pollinator Week! Please join us in celebrating a week full of pollinators of all shapes, colors, and sizes! First incepted by the US Senate on September 21, 2006, National Pollinator Week was initiated to “recognize the importance ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies, Florida Native Bees, Honey Bee, National Pollinator Week, Native Bee, PolliNATION, Pollinator Friendly, Pollinator Plant, Pollinators

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