Mothing is the practice of attracting, observing, photographing, identifying, and documenting moths—either casually for enjoyment or as part of scientific study. All it takes is a white sheet and a light source, or even a bit of sugary bait ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, , Wildlife
Recap of January 2025 First Friday with Florida First Detector In this month's webinar, we covered invasive caterpillars that feed on vegetable crops. Florida's agriculture industry is home to a wide variety of high value vegetable production. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension
Article by UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Urban Horticulture Agent Lorna Bravo Our urban yards are the first line of defense to protect local wildlife. Have you ever thought about what happens when a native wooded area is cleared for a building ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, , Water, Wildlife
Top Banner: The caterpillar creates a lot of frass and webs leaves together loosely. (Pic by Lyle J. Buss). 2nd: Caterpillar and frass piles on skeletonized leaf. ( Pic by Doug Caldwell). 3rd pic: The smaller caterpillars skeletonize ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture