Most of us have heard of invasive cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica). It arrived in the early part of the of the 20th century near Mobile Alabama and has spread across the lower southeast. It is an aggressive growing grass with serrated leaves ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources
Miami is ground zero for invasive species in this state. But the Florida panhandle is no stranger to them. Where they are dealing with Burmese pythons, melaleuca, and who knows how many different species of lizards – we deal with Chinese ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Invasive Species, Natural ResourcesCogongrass (Imperata cylindrica) is one of the most noxious weeds in the U.S. and has been a problem in the agricultural and timberland for decades. In more recent years it has been found on our barrier islands. Stands of cogongrass on the ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Natural ResourcesBy: Mickie Anderson - (352) 392-0400 Source(s): Shibu Jose - sjose@ufl.edu, (352) 846-0872 Raghavan Charudattan - rcharu@ufl.edu, (352) 392-7240 x354 GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- And you thought kudzu was bad. A weed called cogongrass is rapidly ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Invasive Species
A new long-term study shows how climate change and invasive plants can have synergistic effects on a native tree species. The study tested the effects of prescribed fire on long-leaf pines grown under different conditions: drought, invasive ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research
Invasive plants don’t just outcompete native plants but can also change animal behavior in ways that disadvantage native plants as well. Invasive cogongrass is a problem in longleaf pine ecosystems. A new study found that when cogongrass ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Wildlife
An invasive grass found on almost every continent and considered a pest in 73 countries isn’t just weeding out native plants, it is creating a haven for disease-carrying ticks and raising public health risk concerns. A new University of ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Conservation, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
FALL IS TIME TO TREAT COGONGRASS Cool mornings are a reminder that fall approaches and it's time to treat one of our worst invasive plants. Cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica) is a warm-season perennial grass species found throughout tropical ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
“MIND THE GAPS” WORKSHOPS: ENGAGE IN LANDSCAPE CONSERVATION EFFORTS Initiated by the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation and many partners, the goal of “Mind the Gaps” gatherings is to recognize geographical connections that are irreplaceable. ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, WildlifeCogongrass is an extremely aggressive and difficult to control invasive species. Cogongrass is found throughout Washington County. If not controlled Cogongrass infestations will continue to spread making eventual control much more difficult. ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources