It’s been a long time since the PIO has done a blog, but new adventures are on the horizon. We’re thrilled to welcome Jessimar Quintana as the new OPS Assistant with the University of Florida’s Pesticide Information Office in Gainesville. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension
Hello Avid Readers! This week you’ll be hearing from Olivia Maule. She has spent (or suffered 😆) a semester with us and would like to share her experience involving science communication with the PIO. I will miss Olivia because she ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth
All pesticides marketed, sold, or used in the United States must be registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). We say this all the time, but how does that process work, where does funding come from and what is PRIA. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Pests & Disease
¡Hola fumigadores! Si aplicas pesticidas y tienes preguntas, nosotros tenemos las respuestas y los recursos que necesitas. En la Oficina de Información de Pesticidas (PIO) a UF/IFAS tenemos mucha información de seguridad sobre el uso de los ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth
Are you short on CEUs and needing to renew your license soon? Are you simply looking to stay ahead and get your CEUs well before your license expires? Well Summer’s Not Over we have Hot CEU Deals. The Pesticide Information Office has you covered. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Pests & DiseaseThe number of resources available online grows every day. Unfortunately, there are no regulations to ensure that the information on these websites is accurate. Older adults can readily access reliable information on the Internet by focusing ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeFY1462 is the Spanish language version of FY620, Disaster Planning Tips for Older Adults. This 4-page publication offers an abundance of information pertaining to water storage and use, food, first aid, important papers, electronics, medical ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Algunos alimentos pueden causar más enfermedades alimentarias que otros. La leche ó jugos no pasteurizados no son seguros para consumir. Alimentos que no han sido cocinados, como lo son los huevos crudos ó a medio cocinar son ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life