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Can Pest Management be Sustainable?

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February 16, 2024

Hello Avid Readers! Have you ever been concerned that your pest management tactics aren’t very environmentally friendly?  Have you asked yourself can pest management be sustainable? Well lucky for you the answer is yes! There are more and ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Emily Kraus, EPA, Integrated Pest Management, Pest Management, Pesticide Resistance, Safety, Sustainability

A World Without Pesticides

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April 14, 2022

Hello Avid Readers! Does it sound great to have a world without pesticides? Your answer to this question likely depends on what you know about pesticides. Generally, a pesticide is a substance that deters or kills an organism that is harming ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Tags: 2022 Blogger Award Winner, Emily Kraus, Entomology, IPM, Pesticide Information Office, Pesticide Resistance, Pesticide Safety Education, Quirkiest Story

Pesticide Resistance: Does it Really Matter?

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June 3, 2021

The use of modern pesticides didn’t ramp up until the late 1940’s. This era provided a seemingly unending stream of new products that became increasingly more effective, selective, and consistent. Unfortunately, it wasn’t long until ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, Water
Tags: Center For Aquatic And Invasive Plants, Jason Ferrell, Pesticide Information Office, Pesticide Label, Pesticide Resistance, Pesticides

Fact Sheet: Survey of Insecticides Available for Homeowners in Lee County, Florida

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February 3, 2018

Survey of Insecticides Available for Homeowners in Lee County, Florida: 2013 The insecticides below are first listed by their family name, for example, Benzoylureas and Neonicontinoids. Knowing the insecticide family is critical when developing ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Tags: Bacillus Thuringiensis, Benzoylureas, Fact Sheet, Factsheet, Imidacloprid, Insecticides, Lee County, Neonicontinoids, Pesticide Resistance, Pesticides, Stephen Brown

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