Tag: air potato beetle

Latest Data from UF Citizen Scientists Show Air Potato Beetles Flourishing in Florida

by Samantha Murray
May 23, 2018

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Across Florida, thousands of small, red beetles have been battling the invasive air potato vine for the last eight years, one bite at a time. And they appear to be prospering, according to the latest data collected through ... READ MORE

Category: HOME LANDSCAPES, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Air Potato, Air Potato Beetle, FDACS, Hernando County, News

UF/IFAS Extension Bay County Hosts Invasive Species Workshop June 6

by BLOGS.IFAS
May 23, 2018

WHO: University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension Bay County. WHAT: Air Potato Challenge and Species Awareness workshop. The event will include exhibits, and distribution of air potato leaf ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Air Potato, Air Potato Beetle, Bay County, Extension, News, UF/IFAS

Air Potato Challenge: Leaf Beetles Available for the Public

by Brad Buck
April 4, 2018

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- UF/IFAS Extension St Lucie County and the UF/IFAS Indian River Research and Education Center are teaming up with the UF/IFAS Extension Bay County for the Air Potato Challenge event from 9 a.m. to noon June 6. Florida ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Air Potato, Air Potato Beetle, Bay County, Indian River County, News, St. Lucie County

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