Cindy McKenzie Archives - What's Happening Around Florida

Predatory mite could put the bite on invasive crop pest, UF researcher says

by BLOGS.IFAS
May 12, 2026

Caption at bottom. Click here for high resolution image. Caption at bottom. Click here for high resolution image. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Chilli thrips sound more like a snack food than an agricultural menace, but these tiny insects threaten ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease
Tags: Cindy McKenzie, Greenhouse, Invasive, Lance Osborne, Mite, Thrips

Papaya banker plant system strengthens biological control of whiteflies

by Stella Canfield
March 25, 2026

A new study finds that papaya banker plants can strengthen control of the sweet potato whitefly, one of the most damaging pests in ornamental crop production. Published in the journal “Biological Control,” the research highlights a promising ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Banker Plants, Biological Control, Cindy McKenzie, Lance Osborne, Papaya, Pests, Poinsettias, Whiteflies, Whitefly

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