You might be thinking what are the little yellow dots at the tip of your horse’s coat in late spring to early winter? They are called horse bots and can be harmful to your horse’s health. Horse bots are fly larvae that are internal parasites ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
We have seen a little winter for the first time in several years, but don’t fret spring is almost here! As the weather warms up, pests that were basically hibernating in the egg or pupal stage will emerge as adults from their overwintering ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
A: Thank you for sharing the photo. This is the larvae or caterpillar of the Black Swallowtail butterfly. The black swallowtail larvae are often confused with the monarch butterfly caterpillar as the colors are quite similar. However, if you ... READ MORE
Category: Home LandscapesTallahassee Democrat April 10, 2015 By Les Harrison The knots on this oak tree are caused by a tiny wasp. Photo by Les Harrison. Mothers want what is best for their ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife