Broad Mite (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) First described in 1904 from mango buds in a D.C. greenhouse, the broad mite is a globally distributed pest with a wide host range. It goes by various names, such as yellow tea mite (India), yellow jute ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
About Old World Climbing Fern On February 18, 2022, I had the opportunity to release biological control agents for invasive old world climbing fern (Lygodium microphyllum). South Florida District Extension Associate Director Jen Pelham ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Natural ResourcesCaption at bottom. Click here for high resolution image. Caption at bottom. Click here for high resolution image. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Chilli thrips sound more like a snack food than an agricultural menace, but these tiny insects threaten ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease