Tag: mildew

Essential preparations in closing your seasonal home

by Kristie Popa
February 18, 2021

By LORI JOHNSON TAVARES, Fla. ---The University of Florida/IFAS Extension Lake and Sumter counties will provide a free educational program to help teach you to close your seasonal home for optimal health and safety of your property. The ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: Landscaping, Lori Johnson, Mildew, Property, Safety, Seasonal Homes, UF/IFAS Extension Lake County, UF/IFAS Extension Sumter County, Yards

The 2019/2020 Strawberry Powdery Mildew Season is right on time

by Matt Smith
November 8, 2019

Fall arrived late to Central Florida this year, but strawberry powdery mildew season is right on time. While powdery mildew season tends to run from November to March, November to December tend to be prime months, with pressure reducing ... READ MORE

Category: Crops
Tags: Disease, Leaf Spot, Mildew, Powdery, Powdery Mildew, Strawberries, Strawberry

Downy mildew confirmed on South FL purple velvet plants

by Vanessa Vassilaros
August 6, 2015

Downy mildew, a disease known to damage dozens of plant species in Florida, has now been found on purple velvet plants in South Florida, UF/IFAS scientists say. Purple velvet plants are popularly used for foliage and cut flowers, said Aaron ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Downy Mildew, Gynura Aurantiaca, Homestead, Miami, Miami-Dade, Mildew, Nursery Pest, Ornamental, Pest, Peste, Plant Nursery, South Florida, UF, Velvet

UF/IFASWhat's Happening Around Florida

Subscribe For More Great Content

UF/IFAS
What's Happening Around Florida