Tag: pest control
Carpenter Bees Bore Problems
April 12, 2018
by Les Harrison There are certain sounds which cannot be ignored. They convey an immediate message which calls the listener to be alert and prepared. These noises, even here in the Florida panhandle, are uniquely distinct and are not likely ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, WildlifeTags: Carpenter Bees, Home Damage, Insect Management, North Florida, Pest Control, Prevention, UF/IFAS Extension, Woodpecker
A New Resource: Helpful, Harmful, Harmless?
February 27, 2018
When you find a bug in the landscape, do you know if it is a good bug or a bad bug? The landscape hosts a diverse collection of insects and other tiny life forms. Some survive by being a plant pest. But many others are beneficial by eating the ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, Pests & DiseaseTags: Bad Bugs, Beneficial Insect, Cflandscapes, Good Bugs, Pest Control
On the Lookout: Downy Mildew on Viburnum Awabuki
January 24, 2018
Downy mildew disease on Awabuki viburnum is prevalent right now. It can be a devastating disease causing severe defoliation. The disease is triggered by cooler, moist weather, especially foggy nights and mornings. Downy Mildew causes light green ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & DiseaseTags: Cflandscapes, Downy Mildew, Landscape Management, Pest Control, Viburnum
Integrated Pest Management
January 12, 2018
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a sustainable approach to managing pests through cultural, host resistance, physical or mechanical, biological, cultural and chemical control methods. Why should you use IPM? IPM provides long-lasting ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Pests & Disease, Turf, WaterTags: Integrated Pest Management, IPM, Pest Control, Pesticide, ProHort, Swprohort
Home Remedies for Pest Control – Beware!
December 13, 2017
The internet has many home remedies for pest control that are mixed by using common items found in a pantry. Ranging from dish soap to baking soda, there are a number of positive testimonials of how well they worked. The University of Florida ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, Pests & DiseaseTags: EPA, FFDCA, FIFRA, Home Remedies, Pest Control
Managing Feral Bee or Wasp Colonies on Your Property
November 14, 2017
As Africanized honey bees establish a stronger presence in Florida, it is crucial for public safety reasons that any swarms or feral honey bee colonies found nesting in close proximity to humans or animals be removed or eradicated by trained ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Pests & DiseaseTags: Bee Removal, Bees, Ocenews, Pest Control, Pest Control Operator, Wasp