Tag: pollinators

What’s New on Ask IFAS: Agricultural Education and Communication (Sept.–Oct.)

by Amanda Quintos
May 15, 2026

Developing Successful Extension Tree Stewardship Programs Stephanie Cadaval, Michael Andreu, Ryan Klein, Andrew Koeser, and Paul Monaghan. This publication is for Extension agents and the stakeholders they partner with in urban forestry, parks ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Farm Management, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Department Of Agricultural Education And Communication, Engagement, Farmers, IoT4Ag, Leadership, Pollinator-friendly Roadsides, Pollinators, Qualitative Research, Technology, Tree Stewardship

What’s New on Ask IFAS: Entomology and Nematology (Sept. – Oct.)

by Susan Gildersleeve
May 15, 2026

Culicoides paraensis, (Insecta: Diptera: Ceratopogonidae), Vector of Oropouche Virus Nathan Burkett-Cadena. This publication provides an in-depth profile of Culicoides paraensis Goeldi (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae). These biting midges, sometimes ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
Tags: Bees, Blueberry, Department Of Entomology And Nematology, Department Of Wildlife Ecology And Conservation, New World Screwworm, Pollinators, University Of Florida Emerging Pathogens Institute

Feed your bees–and your other pollinators!

by Susan Gildersleeve
May 15, 2026

Bees rule! I feel like I'm continually blogging about bees. Their fascinating lifestyles! Their good work keeping me in snacks! And I'm not alone in my appreciation. It's not just the blogosphere where bees are really hot right now, either. ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes
Tags: Bees, Department Of Wildlife Ecology And Conservation, Pollinators

Atala Butterflies and Florida Coontie

by Susan Gildersleeve
May 15, 2026

Insects as ornaments If you are a person who demands spectacular results from the plants in your yard or garden but who doesn’t want to spend all your free time battling insects intent on eating holes in those plants, it may behoove you to ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
Tags: Butterflies, Department Of Entomology And Nematology, Environmental Horticulture Department, Pollinators

Letting Them Bee: National Pollinator Week

by Paul Roberts
May 15, 2026

This week is National Pollinator Week, which makes it a good time to learn about how birds, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators sustain our ecosystem! What is a pollinator? When some people hear “pollinator,” they immediately ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Wildlife
Tags: Butterflies, Environmental Horticulture Department, Florida-Friendly Landscapes, Honey Bee, Hummingbird, Mosaic, Pollinators

The end is near…

by BLOGS.IFAS
May 15, 2026

Whether you call it Spotted Beebalm, Dotted Horsemint, or Monarda punctata, the blooming of this native wildflower is a reliable signal that the end* is near. (*...of summer) Each year, as children are heading back to school, ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: #FloridaFallColor, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Gardening, Monarda Punctata, Native Plants, Pollinator Gardens, Pollinators, Seasonal, Wildflowers

Appreciating Pollinators Year-Round

by Julia
May 15, 2026

June is Pollinator Month! Pollinators are crucial for the reproduction of all kinds of plants. You’ve thought about where a baby comes from, but have you ever thought where a peach comes from? Let's explore why June is dedicated to these ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Botany, Fruit, Garden, Gardening, Gardens, Guardians Of The Garden, Horticulture, Pollen, PolliNATION, Pollinator Gardens, Pollinators

Exploring Florida’s Natives: Beach Sunflower

by Julia
May 15, 2026

Looking to add year-round color, pollinator appeal, and resilience to your Florida landscape? Meet the beach sunflower (Helianthus debilis), a.k.a the dune sunflower, a cheerful Florida native known for its sunny yellow-orange blooms and effortless ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes
Tags: Beach Sunflower, Butterfly Garden, Butterfly Gardens, Exploring Florida's Natives Series, Flower, Gardening, Gardens, Native, Native Gardens, Native Plants, Pollinators

Thoughts on Change: A Look at Old Miami from the Eyes of One of Its Newest Residents

by Dalton Goolsby
May 15, 2026

Change—whether evolutionary or man-made—is a vital process that is woven into the fabric of nature, one that has shaped the world to how we see it today. On a small scale, change has the potential to better one’s life, like a New Year's ... READ MORE

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Tags: Biodiversity, Change, Climate, Conservation, Coral Gables, Evolution, Extension, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Historical Florida, History, Miami, Pine Rocklands, Pollinators, South Florida, UF, Uf/ifas Miami-dade County, University Of Miami

Swarming: The Natural Reproductive Process of a Honey Bee Colony

by Anthony Rodriguez
May 15, 2026

Honey bees, one of the world's most prolific species of pollinators, are incredibly important for food production. However, their swarming behavior can often be misunderstood and cause concern among homeowners and the general public. It's essential ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Events, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Wildlife
Tags: Agriculture, Bee, Bee Info, Beekeeping, Bees, Colonies, Colony, Hive, Hives, Honey, Honey Bee, Livestock, Nectar, Organism, Pollen, Pollinators, Reproduction, Spring, Swarm, Swarming, Swarms

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