Tag: Shannon Carnevale

Close-up of a dusty car window on a white vehicle.

The unwelcome dust that won’t quit: Pollen season hits with full force

by Brad Buck
March 17, 2026

Brace yourselves – the sneezing, the itchy eyes, the yellow-dust-on-every-surface season is here. And for most of you, it might mean more trips to the car wash. Pollen season in Florida, which peaks from January to June, is in full bloom. ... READ MORE

Category: Forests, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes
Tags: Allergies, Alyssa Vinson, Car Wash, Catkin, Clothes, Gardening, Genetic Diversity, Laurel Oaks, Lorna Bravo, Masks, Plants, Pollen, Pollinator Friendly Plants, Shannon Carnevale, Theresa Badurek, Trees, UF/IFAS Extension Broward County, UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County, UF/IFAS Extension Polk County, Wind-pollinated, Yellow Powder
A streak of white lightning on a dark background.

UF experts bust lightning myths, share life-saving tips for Florida storm season

by Brad Buck
March 6, 2026

Crack! Boom! We’re entering the daily summer thunderstorm season in Florida. The clouds roll in and, with them, you sometimes see lightning in the distance. Then you hear thunder. With 50 deaths from 2015-2024, Florida leads the nation ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Inside, Lara Milligan, Lightning, Lightning Safety, Lightning Safety Council, Naturally Florida Podcast, Shannon Carnevale, Shelter, Trees, UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County, UF/IFAS Extension Polk County
Several blind mosquitoes (Glyptotendipes paripes) sitting on a blade of grass.

Aquatic Midges, also known as “Blind Mosquitoes”

by Shannon Carnevale
April 23, 2026

Blind mosquitoes are a type of freshwater midge. This particular type of midge does not bite, suck blood, or carry diseases. However, blind mosquitoes can still be a nuisance and their populations are often extremely difficult to manage. Read ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Water
Tags: Aquatic Midges, Blind Mosquitoes, Freshwater Midges, Midges, Mosquitoes, Paxton Evans, Shannon Carnevale
Boat traffic in the Gulf of Mexico near Ft. Myers, Florida.

Hurricane Prep: Securing Your Boat

by Shannon Carnevale
April 22, 2026

Hurricanes are incredibly violent storms that can bring intense winds, heavy rain, floods, storm surge, landslides, tornadoes, and coastal erosion. These storms are capable of causing incredible damage, and the key to protecting your boat is ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Natural Resources
Tags: Boating, Disaster, Hurricane, Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Preparedness, Paxton Evans, Shannon Carnevale, Storm
A closeup of an iguana in South Florida. Español. Un primer plano de una iguana en el sur de Florida.

Hablemos de la terminología para las especies invasoras

by Luz Bahder
April 22, 2026

La educación acerca de las especies invasoras es fundamental para su detección exitosa y la respuesta rápida a las amenazas que generan en áreas naturales y urbanas de Florida. Desafortunadamente y debido a su naturaleza compleja, la terminología ... READ MORE

Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Cambio De Rango, Comite De Las Especies Invasoras De UF/IFAS, Español, Especies Invasoras, Establecida, Introducida, Invasora, Molestia, Nativa, No Nativa, Shannon Carnevale, Spanish, Terminologia, UF IFAS Invasive Species Council, Vocabulario
Persona a punto de estornudar, sosteniendo un pañuelo de papel blanco frente a la nariz, con un fondo con partículas de polen.

El polen imparable: la temporada que pone a prueba sus alergias

by Luz Bahder
April 22, 2026

Creado por Brad Buck, especialista sénior en relaciones públicas para UF/IFAS.  Prepárese: la temporada de estornudos, picazón en los ojos y polvo amarillo por todas partes ya ha llegado. Para muchos, esto significa lavar su auto más ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Health & Nutrition, Invasive Species, Lawn, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agente De Extension, Aire Libre, Alérgenos, Alergias, Alergias De Temporada, Alergias Estacionales, Alyssa Vinson, Arboles, Arbustos, Cedros, Congestión, Español, Especies Nativas, Estornudos, Extension, Fatiga, Florida, Lorna Bravo, Ojos Llorosos, Polen, Polinizadores, Recomendaciones, Robles, Robles Vivos, Shannon Carnevale, Spanish, Sur De Florida, Temporada De Polen, Theresa Badurek, Tos, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS)
Relámpagos sobre un horizonte urbano.

Expertos de UF desmienten mitos sobre los rayos y comparten consejos para salvar vidas durante la temporada de tormentas en Florida

by Luz Bahder
April 21, 2026

Creado por Brad Buck, especialista sénior en relaciones públicas para UF/IFAS.  Florida entra una vez más en su característica temporada de tormentas eléctricas de verano. Las nubes se acumulan rápidamente y, con ellas, a veces se alcanza ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, Disaster Preparation, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agentes De Extension, Aire Libre, Ciencia De Los Rayos, Consejo De Seguridad Contra Rayos, Corriente, Español, Extension, Florida, Lara Milligan, Mito, Naturally Florida Podcast, Podcast, Rayeria, Rayo, Realidad, Refugio, Relámpago, Seguridad, Seguridad Personal, Semana De Concienciación Sobre La Seguridad Ante Rayos, Shannon Carnevale, Spanish, Temporada De Huracanes, Temporada De Tormentas Eléctricas De Verano, Todo Sobre Los Rayos, Tormenta Eléctrica, Tormentas, Tronar, Trueno, UF-IFAS, Verano

New Episode from Naturally Florida: “Rat Poisons and Wildlife: What’s the Big Deal?”

by Lara Milligan
March 12, 2026

Rodenticides are a specific type of pesticide used to control rats and mice, also known as rat poisons, but they can have impacts throughout the food chain if not used correctly. In this episode, we will explore the science behind rodenticides, ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Wildlife
Tags: Integrated Pest Management, Lmilligan, Naturally Florida Podcast, Pest Management, Rats, Rodenticides, Shannon Carnevale
Barn owl with rodent in beak

New Episode from Naturally Florida: “Rat Poisons and Wildlife: What’s the Big Deal?”

by Lara Milligan and Shannon CarnevaleAvatar photo
March 12, 2026

Rodenticides are a specific type of pesticide used to control rats and mice, also known as rat poisons, but they can have impacts throughout the food chain if not used correctly. In this episode, we will explore the science behind rodenticides, ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Wildlife
Tags: Integrated Pest Management, Lmilligan, Naturally Florida Podcast, Pest Management, Rats, Rodenticides, Shannon Carnevale

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