Biological Pest Control Archives - What's Happening Around Florida

The Eastern Lubber Grasshopper: Pest Control

by Julia Sirchia
May 26, 2026

The Eastern Lubber Grasshopper Does the grasshopper pictured below look familiar to you? Eastern lubbers are common in Central/Southern Florida, especially at this time of year. You may see clusters of small to medium-sized black grasshoppers ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Biological Pest Control, Eastern Lubber Grasshopper, Insect Pest, Integrated Pest Management, IPM, Pest Control, Pest Management, Romalea Microptera

Best Pest Management Practices

by Julia Sirchia
February 11, 2025

What is IPM? Integrated Pest Management, known as IPM, is a sustainable approach to managing pests. This simple concept includes preventative, cultural, physical, biological, and chemical control tools to manage pests in your garden. These ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Biological Pest Control, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Garden, Gardening, Gardens, Horticulture, Integrated Pest Management, Landscaping, Low-toxicity Pest Management, Pest Control, Pest Prevention, Physical Control, Resilient Landscaping

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