Tag: landscape insects

The Buzz about Bees in Florida

by Forest Hecker
June 7, 2025

Bees, those tiny yet industrious creatures, have been silently playing a crucial role in sustaining our economy and environment. The mesmerizing dance of honeybees, gathering nectar from vibrant flowers, not only produces the golden elixir ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Work & Life
Tags: Bee, Garden, Insect, Insects, Integrated Pest Management, IPM, Land Insects, Landscape, Landscape Insects, Pgm_HortRes, Pollinator

Ways to BEE in our community

by Mindy Hanak
November 19, 2023

Interested in connecting with your local community and BEEing more environmentally friendly? Keen on supporting pollinators or tapping into some of our many Extension resources on gardening or sustainability? Read on for ways to "BEE" connected ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Home Landscapes
Tags: Annual Plant Sale, Bee, Gardening, Horticulture, Insect, Insects, Land Insects, Landscape Insects, Pgm_Gardens, Pollinator, Shared Spaces

Mosquito bite prevention

by Carol Wyatt-Evens
November 19, 2023

While venturing out for a walk with my dog yesterday evening, I made a big mistake. I did not apply insect repellent. Actually, it was a huge mistake. Within minutes, it was a battle for blood: me trying to keep it and the mosquitoes trying ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Work & Life
Tags: Insects, Land Insects, Landscape, Landscape Insects, Mosquito, Mosquitoes, Pest, Pgm_Chemicals, Urban Environment

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