There always appears to be one person in every group that mosquitoes seem to flock. If you are that person, you know the frustration. While scientists do not fully understand why some people are mosquito magnets, increased knowledge of their ... READ MORE
Category: Pests & Disease
Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. Las tormentas traen consigo más que viento y lluvia durante la temporada de huracanes del Atlántico; también dan cabida ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Otra especie nueva de mosquito proveniente de los trópicos se ha encontrado en Florida y ahora reside, permanentemente, en al menos tres de sus condados. Los científicos están preocupados por el aumento de especies nuevas de mosquitos que ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFASAnother new mosquito species has made its way across the tropics into Florida, making a permanent home in at least three counties. Scientists are concerned because of the rate of new mosquitoes arriving in Florida and the potential for them ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS
Para Jorge Rey, la ciencia ha sido una pasión de toda su vida. Rey es el director del Laboratorio de Entomología Médica de Florida (FMEL, por su sigla en inglés) de University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS). ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water
Clean out eaves and gutters. Remove or drill holes in empty tires. Turn over empty plastic pots. Check property for any standing water. Replace birdbath water once a week. Empty water in plant trays & hanging baskets each ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Pests & DiseaseYea… should we? Probably your next question would be – can we? The answer is… maybe There was an interesting article in the June edition of the Smithsonian magazine. It discussed this question. Science is close to being able to ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WildlifeIf you are dog owner, you may know that heartworms are a big health concern for your four-legged friend. These worms live and grow inside your dog's heart and lungs, possibly causing numerous health problems and shortening his or her life. Heartworms ... READ MORE
Category: Work & LifeIt’s February in Florida and as the weather gets warmer we Floridians start to turn our attention to the thousands of outdoor activities our beautiful state has to offer. Florida is not just known for its natural beauty, it is also known ... READ MORE
Category: Work & LifeLes Harrison is the UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Director Florida is famous for beautiful beaches, sunny weather and abundant wildlife within a wide variety of ecosystems. These are the features which make living here great. With all ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife