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A gloved technician sprays shoreline vegetation with a backpack sprayer beside a calm pond.

Hats and Pesticides

by Dr. Brett Bultemeier
April 8, 2026

To Hat or Not to Hat, That is the Question. It is common to see pesticide technicians in hats, particularly logoed ballcaps. They are practical for keeping the sun off while providing visibility for the company logo. The more worn in a hat ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Food Safety, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf
Tags: Archived, Brett Bultemeier, Chemicals, Hat, Launder, Personal Protective Equipment, Pesticide Safety, Pesticides, PPE, Protection, Safety

National Wildlife Day

by Ana Zangroniz
October 7, 2024

Tomorrow marks a holiday so fabulous that it’s celebrated twice a year. On September 4 and February 22, we celebrate National Wildlife Day, created to bring recognition to not only enjoy and appreciate the types of wildlife we have living ... READ MORE

Category: , Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: #wildlifeday, Biodiversity, Florida Sea Grant, Preservation, Protection, SouthFlorida, Wildlife
Bystanders watch a rescued and rehabilitated sea turtle make it's way back to sea during a public release.

Protecting Sea Turtles: Six Things You Can Do to Make a Difference

by Armando Ubeda
July 17, 2024

  Sea turtles are among the most majestic creatures on our planet. With their gentle nature and graceful movements, they have captivated people for centuries. However, these incredible sea dwellers are facing numerous threats that endanger ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Beach, Conservation, Florida Sea Grant, Habitat, Pgm_Marine, Protection, Sea Turtle, Shore, Turtle, Volunteer, Wildlife
Wasp on fennel

Protecting pollinators around the backyard

by Jonael Bosques
February 4, 2022

We have all read how important pollinators are to an ecosystem. We have also heard of all the causes for the decline of several species, but maybe we haven’t sat down to think of what we can do to improve their health around our homes. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Backyard, Bee, Biodiversity, Butterflies, Cover Crops, Extension, Flowers, IFAS, Nectar, Pesticide, Plant, Pollinator, Pollinator Garden, Protection, UF, Wasp, Wildlife

Cold Protection for Palms, Fruit Trees, Flowers and Vegetables

by Tia Saracino
February 1, 2022

Worried about the cold weather and if your plants will get injured in the freeze? Cold sensitive plants can be protected from injury or the amount of damage reduced if you give them some protection from the cold. What plants need to be protected?Tropical ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Central Florida, Cold, Featured, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Flowers, Frost, Frost Cloth, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Orlando, Protection, Tsilvasy, Vegetable

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