Tag: rainfall

Less water, better landscape

by BLOGS.IFAS
May 15, 2026

Excessive or inefficient watering of a landscape can be just as harmful as giving too little water. The best Florida-Friendly Landscapes only put water where it’s needed, when it’s needed. Check out these simple tricks to help save water, ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Lawn, Water
Tags: #SaveWaterFL, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Irrigation, Rain Barrels, Rainfall, Shade, Smart Irrigation, Smart Water Application Technology, Soil Moisture Sensor, SWAT, Turf, Water, Water Conservation

Hurricane Hazards: Red Tide

by Dr. Megan Moore
May 15, 2026

Following major rainfall events, the influx of nutrients into the coastal system from stormwater runoff can create favorable conditions for harmful algae blooms! With the west coast of Florida experiencing two major hurricanes back to back, ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Algae Boom, Flooding, Florida Sea Grant, Hurricane, Rainfall, Red Tide, Storm Surge

Should You Water Your Trees?

by Julia
May 15, 2026

Mature Trees Mature trees, especially older ones, develop an extensive network of roots and can survive on rainfall exclusively. Some of these roots run very deep, which is why supplemental watering is usually unnecessary. Most mature shrubs ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Water
Tags: Drought, Dry Season, Efficient Irrigaiton, Home Landscape, In Times Of Drought, Irrigation, Rainfall, Shrubs, Trees, Water, Water Conservation, Water Restrictions

Prepare for Lots of Rain!

by BLOGS.IFAS
May 15, 2026

The National Weather Service is predicting approximately 9 to 11 inches of rain for Santa Rosa County Tuesday through Saturday. This places the county in a significant threat area for flooding along rivers and creeks with flash floods possible. ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Flooding, Rainfall, Safety

UF/IFAS expert shares pest control tips for hurricane season

by Lourdes Mederos
May 15, 2026

Storms bring more than wind and rain during the Atlantic hurricane season. Unwanted pests crawl into our lives. With electricity outages, standing water and damaged structures, urban pests find ample opportunity to invade homes, businesses ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Chikungunya, Dengue, Extension, Fire Ants, Flooding, Florida Department Of Agricultural Consumer Sciences, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Hurricane, Johnalyn Gordon, Mosquitoes, Pathogens, Pest Control, Pest Management University, Rainfall, Red Imported Fire Ant, Termite, Viruses, Zika

Are Our Bays Becoming Less Salty? 2022 Annual Salinity Report

by Rick O'Connor
May 14, 2026

Introduction Historically the average rainfall in the Pensacola Bay is around 60 inches per year. However, over the past 10 years that has increased to slightly more than 75 inches per year (see Table 1). The frequency of those levels ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Tags: Climate, Florida Sea Grant, Pensacola Bay, Rainfall

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