UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
Maybe you have heard about “Dirty Dozen” before but were never sure what it meant. The Dirty Dozen refers to twelve crops that feature the highest amounts of pesticide residue. The “Dirty Dozen” is published each year by… Read More
While some garden pests like to hide under leaves, in the soil, or be so small you cannot see them without a microscope, the Lubber Grasshopper stands out wherever it goes. You probably have seen this pest lumbering… Read More
UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County offers professional landscape management training and resources which promote environmentally sound use of irrigation, fertilizers, and pesticides by industry professionals, and offers training and continuing education units to maintain or renew licenses. Tree Trimmer Workshop… Read More
Are you looking to hire a landscaper? Knowing what to look for will help you get the most for your money. Many homeowners or homeowner associations evaluate their landscape professional on price alone. We know how to compare… Read More
Are you in need of pesticide CEUs, or training for a pesticide exam? The Tri-County Ag Team will be offering the following pesticide classes at the St. Johns County Agricultural Center in St. Augustine, FL. All of which… Read More
Stink Bug Control by Dr. Jim Walgenbach Distribution The brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) was introduced into the United States from Asia. The insect pest was first found in Pennsylvania and is suspected to have made its way… Read More
A pesticide licensee or limited certificate holder must notify a person on the “Registry of Persons Requiring Prior Notification of the Application of Pesticides” at least 24 hours prior to the application of the pesticide. Who to Notify? (the… Read More
1/16/19 $20 for the class Register at https://row_jan2019.eventbrite.com 8:30 am – 12:30 pm ROW Concepts 12:30-1:30 pm lunch on your own 1:30 pm – 2:00 review 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm exam To take your exam the day of… Read More
Are you involved in maintaining lawn, landscape, pest control, or municipal grounds areas. If so, our Jan. 22 “Green Industries Best Management Practices” (BMP) class is for you. BMPs focus on reducing non-point source pollution resulting from fertilizer… Read More
Tis the season for joy and good tidings, and what better way to celebrate than to experience the merriment of not having to renew your pesticide license with testing? UF/IFAS Sumter County Extension is hosting a CEU Day… Read More
