Tag: toxic

A protein can help make some citrus more tolerant to the deadly citrus greening disease – and it’s safe

by Brad Buck
October 29, 2025

Greening disease has devastated the citrus crop in Florida, but University of Florida scientists are using genes from another plant and putting them into Hamlin oranges to develop citrus plants that fight the disease. Scientists have developed ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease
Tags: AtNPR1, Citrus, Citrus Greening Disease, Citrus Growers, Crop Transformation Center, Eric Triplett, Greening Resistant, Greening Tolerant, Hamlin Oranges, Microbiology And Cell Science, NuCitrus, Pathogen, Symptoms, Toxic, Transgenic, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Food And Drug Administration, USDA Research Farm, Zhonglin Mou

Protecting Our Pets

by Jackie Lebouitz
April 25, 2024

Our pets are precious to us, and their safety should always be a priority. Follow these 10 tips to help keep your pet healthy and safe. You can click on each tip to learn more. Tip #1: Prevent heartworm. Tip #2: Use pet-safe scents. ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Bird, Cat, Chemicals, Disease, Dog, Essential Oils, Ferret, Food, Friends, Furry, Heartworm, Pet Safety, Pets, Pgm_Chemicals, Plants, Prevention, Scents, Toxic, Xylitol

Torpedograss Toxicity in Horses: What’s the Truth?

by Cassidy Dossin
September 8, 2023

Horse owners have the utmost concern for their animals, and one of their top concerns is toxic plants. Florida’s tropical climate supports a variety of non-native, often tropical species that can cause toxicity issues for livestock. Producers ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Farm Management, Invasive Species, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Grass, Horse, Horses, Livestock, Panicum, Pasture, Research, Torpedo, Torpedograss, Toxic, Toxic Plants, Toxicity

Be aware of these common toxic plants, experts say

by Tory Moore
February 1, 2023

Weeds and invasive plants can be a nuisance to a home or business landscape, and some of them are also toxic to people or animals. A new UF/IFAS publication details some of the most common poisonous plants found in Florida residential landscapes. Ingestion ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Awareness, Gardening, Landscape, Marble, Mid-Florida Research And Education Center, Poisonous Plants, Scouting, Toxic, Toxic Plants, UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research And Education Center, Weed Science

Best to stay away from the castor bean

by Ralph Mitchell
July 15, 2020

Some plants can be both beautiful and toxic at the same time. This includes the castor bean, Ricinus communis, a common invasive plant. Still commercially grown in some areas of the world for its industrial uses, castor beans have also been ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species
Tags: Castor Bean, CATEGORY II Invasive, Ricinus Communis, Toxic

Identification and Management of Creeping Indigo, a Common Florida Weed Toxic to Livestock

by Kevin Korus
March 30, 2020

Introduction Creeping indigo (Indigofera spicata) is a common Florida weed that has properties that are toxic to livestock, especially horses. As its name implies, creeping indigo grows very close to the grown in a sprawling manner. This ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock,
Tags: Creeping Indigo, NFLAG, Toxic

Groundcherry – Weed of the Week

by Jane Cant
November 26, 2019

Groundcherry - Weed of the Week Groundcherry, sometimes referred to as Cutleaf Groudncherry, is a broadleaf plant found in disturbed or heavily grazed areas. It can be toxic to livestock. Additional Information Weed Management in ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Pests & Disease
Tags: Groundcherry, Herbicide, NFLAG, Pasture, Pesticide, Toxic, Weed Management, Weed Of The Week

Curly Dock – Weed of the Week

by Jane Cant
November 26, 2019

Curly Dock - Weed of the Week Curly Dock is a perennial broadleaf weed that prefers seasonally moist areas and has a strong tap root. The seed can remain dormant and viable for up to 80 years, and the plant is capable of flowering two or more ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Farm Management, Pests & Disease
Tags: Curly Dock, Herbicide, NFLAG, Pasture, Pesticide, Toxic, Weed Management, Weed Of The Week

Business Interrupted by Algae Blooms? Here’s Help

by Carol Roberts
July 17, 2018

Today we offer some information about the effects of the algae blooms in the Indian River Lagoon. Specifically, what can business operators do to mitigate their loss of income? Will Your Business Be Interrupted? Florida is known as a tourist ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, Natural Resources, Work & Life
Tags: Algae, Bloom, Blue-green Algae, Business, Cyanotoxins, Insurance, Interruption, Toxic

Subscribe For More Great Content