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New Episode from Naturally Florida: “Rat Poisons and Wildlife: What’s the Big Deal?”

by Lara Milligan
March 12, 2026

Rodenticides are a specific type of pesticide used to control rats and mice, also known as rat poisons, but they can have impacts throughout the food chain if not used correctly. In this episode, we will explore the science behind rodenticides, ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Wildlife
Tags: Integrated Pest Management, Lmilligan, Naturally Florida Podcast, Pest Management, Rats, Rodenticides, Shannon Carnevale
Barn owl with rodent in beak

New Episode from Naturally Florida: “Rat Poisons and Wildlife: What’s the Big Deal?”

by Lara Milligan and Shannon CarnevaleAvatar photo
March 12, 2026

Rodenticides are a specific type of pesticide used to control rats and mice, also known as rat poisons, but they can have impacts throughout the food chain if not used correctly. In this episode, we will explore the science behind rodenticides, ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Wildlife
Tags: Integrated Pest Management, Lmilligan, Naturally Florida Podcast, Pest Management, Rats, Rodenticides, Shannon Carnevale

Spotlight: UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County’s Natural Resources Agent

by Lara Milligan
November 17, 2025

Extension was the dream job I never knew existed. It was because of you that my position was ever created. You spoke up and said, “We need to educate on the value and importance of our environment and natural resources”. A sentiment ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Professional Development, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Lmilligan, Natural Resources, Pinellas County, Pinellas County Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, Water Resources

New Episode from Naturally Florida: “Coyotes are here to stay!”

by Lara Milligan
August 18, 2025

You have probably seen headlines about coyote population explosions, or perhaps your NextDoor app has informed you about recent coyote sightings in your neighborhood. Coyotes still feel like a relatively new species here in Florida, but they ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Coyotes, Invasive Species, Lara Milligan, Living With Wildlife, Lmilligan, Naturally Florida Podcast, Podcast, Range Change, Shannon Carnevale

New Episode from Naturally Florida – “Highlighting a Keystone Species: The Gopher Tortoise”

by Lara Milligan
August 18, 2025

The gopher tortoise is not only a keystone species, but also an endemic species, making it special and important to the overall function of the ecosystems where it is found. In this episode we will explore the life of the gopher tortoise including ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Gopher Tortoise, Lmilligan, Naturally Florida Podcast, Shannon Carnevale, Wildlife

New Episode from Naturally Florida: “Which comes first? Lightning or Thunder?”

by Lara Milligan
August 18, 2025

The state of Florida is famous for its sunshine, beaches, and summertime fun. However, as Floridians we know that summer also means thunderstorms, and thunder doesn’t happen without lightning. In this episode, we will explore the basic ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
Tags: Lightning, Lmilligan, Naturally Florida Podcast, Shannon Carnevale, Storms, Thunder

New Episode from Naturally Florida Podcast: “Florida’s Floating Sea-Potatoes … the Manatee!”

by Lara Milligan
August 18, 2025

Manatees are Florida’s gentle giants and are a sight to behold. They are state and federally protected species under the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and the Florida Manatee Sanctuary Act of ... READ MORE

Category: , Natural Resources
Tags: Lmilligan, Mammal, Manatee, Naturally Florida Podcast, Sea Cow, Shannon Carnevale

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