At least initially, it seems that some pests were blown away by Hurricane Ian. Once such pest in my yard was the Sri Lankan Weevil. I had a small infestation that I was managing by hand-picking. The Sri Lankan weevil or Myllocerus ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease
Pest problems can come on a large or small scale. Think of the myriad of microbes that can bring us to our knees. A flea may be tiny, but look at the aggravation it causes! Just when you thought your lychee tree was safe, in steps the lychee ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & DiseaseIt's mango season and it's also the perfect time to learn how to grow tropical fruit trees in Southwest Florida. Join the UF/IFAS Extension Collier county team for a half-day workshop to learn how to grow Citrus-Alternative Fruit Trees, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Teaching
By Ralph E. Mitchell One spring/summer plant pest that really bugs me is the leaf-footed bug. Just as its name implies, the back legs of this insect have leaf-like projections easily seen by the naked eye. The leaf-footed bug attacks many ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease