Dodder is a parasitic weed, meaning it relies on a host plant to survive, and is in a group of over 150 species in the genus Cuscuta. Hosts can be a variety of plants, including landscape and nursery ornamentals, causing concerns for homeowners, ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Research
Insecticides and acaricides registered for use in early 2011 in landscape, nursery, greenhouse or field-grown ornamentals READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & DiseaseA recent UF/IFAS IPM Scouting Class focused on foliage, landscape and vegetable production helped its attendees to understand how integrated pest management (IPM), identifying potential pests and the benefits of scouting all could improve overall ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Cooler weather and damp, dreary days may signal the start of fall to many Floridians, but to greenhouse growers and weed scientists it means one thing: Liverwort. “The toughest weed to control in enclosed structures is, by ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, Pests & Disease, TurfDr. Ayanava Majumdar is an Extension Entomologist for the Alabama Cooperative Extension System at Auburn University. His work focuses on finding practical solutions for managing insect pests that affect peanut and vegetable crops. “Dr. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm ManagementHave you ever picked up a piece of produce at the grocery store—say, a bell pepper, as I did recently—and noticed that it was grown in someplace you didn’t expect? In my case, I found a bell pepper that was grown in Holland (the Netherlands). ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm ManagementPlease join the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) for one informational meeting on the proposed changes to the U.S.-Canada Greenhouse Certification Program (GCP). The meeting will be held ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, CropsLeon County Commercial Horticulture. Pest or Plant disease problems? Visit our plant problem diagnosis page. Nursery Grades and Standards for Nursery Plants Starting a Nursery (resources) Greenhouse Cost Estimates & ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, HorticultureCaption 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