We all know there are pesticides that are no longer around anymore. Products like DDT have been gone for decades (nearly 40 years) and others have come and gone. But how do they go away, is it voluntary, mandatory, slow, fast….Can EPA ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an emergency order suspending all use of dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA), a pesticide also known as Dacthal. Effective Aug. 7, DCPA may not be sold, distributed or used ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Hello Avid Readers! Have you ever been concerned that your pest management tactics aren’t very environmentally friendly? Have you asked yourself can pest management be sustainable? Well lucky for you the answer is yes! There are more and ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Food waste is one of the main drivers in Florida’s dependence on landfills, which fuel greenhouse emissions and promote climate change. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), landfills contribute annually up to ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
The pesticide world is so full of acronyms it’s not even funny, and we use them all the time. I did in this title, and you probably thought “where do I find it? heck I don’t even know what it is”. Well hopefully I can help you navigate ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
You may be thinking “I thought only farmers used pesticides, what are you talking about the military for?” Our more frequent readers will already know that pesticides are used for all sorts of things, including mosquito control, rat/rodent ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureFor Dr. Suess fans everywhere, this title might have made you think of the Lorax. The quote "I am the Lorax. I speak for the trees. I speak for the trees for the trees have no tongues”. You might be curious about how this is going to tie ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Hello Avid Readers! This month there are many events celebrating the big blue sphere we call home, Earth! I thought I would take the opportunity to discuss some chemical options and alternatives that are considered safer for the earth. There ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
All pesticides marketed, sold, or used in the United States must be registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). We say this all the time, but how does that process work, where does funding come from and what is PRIA. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Pests & Disease
Hello Avid Readers! We have new WPS compliance materials available to assist those concerned about staying in compliance with the worker protection standard. If you work on an establishment that produces plants and pesticides are used, this ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Pests & Disease