Tag: Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center

UF/IFAS scientists learn ‘threatened’ wood storks are showing flexible traits

by Lourdes Mederos
May 5, 2020

DAVIE, Fla. – On the heels of World Migratory Bird Day, the international May 9th celebration drawing attention to the phenomenon of bird migrations and connecting people to technologies used to track birds and promote conservation, comes ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, Wildlife
Tags: Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Mathieu Basille, Simone Picardi, UF/IFAS FLREC, UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research Education Center, Wood Stork, World Migratory Bird Day

In Florida two invasive termite species are mating due to sex pheromone confusion

by Lourdes Mederos
April 30, 2020

DAVIE, Fla. - When species exhibit unexpected mating behaviors, it begs the critical question as to why. A study published back in 2015 by UF/IFAS researchers reported unusual mating behaviors between two invasive termite species in Florida ... READ MORE

Category: Invasive Species, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Asian Subterranean Termites, Formosan Subterranean Termites, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Termites, Thomas Chouvenc, UF IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center

Termite season is coming in Florida : Be proactive to protect your home, trees

by Lourdes Mederos
March 9, 2020

DAVIE, Fla. --- As spring weather makes its way in March, termite mating season is around the corner, with winged termites taking flight. Termites cause $5 billion a year in damage to structures across America, so it’s important to be aware ... READ MORE

Category: Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Asian Subterranean Termites, Formosan Subterranean Termites, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Termite Team, Termites, Thomas Chouvenc, Uf/ifas, West Indian Drywood Termites

Get in Touch with Nature on April 19: Join the BioBlitz at Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center in Davie

by Lourdes Mederos
February 6, 2020

BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – Ever wonder what is in your surroundings? Ever get surprised by a bird you don’t recognize, an unfamiliar plant or how much wildlife exists in a small section of a park in your community? The species that make up the ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
Tags: BioBlitz, Davie, FLREC, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, INaturalist App, Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center, Lorna Bravo, Mathew Boone, Mathieu Basille, UF IFAS Extension Broward

Florida Chapter of ISA Infuses UF/IFAS Arboriculture Research with $320K in Grants

by Lourdes Mederos
November 8, 2019

DAVIE, Fla. --- A lethal plant hopper species is slowly killing our Florida landscape of palm trees. Meanwhile, there are wood-decaying fungi causing several urban tree species to develop root and trunk rot affecting their stability. While ... READ MORE

Category: Forests, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Arborists, Brian Bahder, Florida Chapter ISA, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Ganoderma, Invasive, ISA, Jason Smith, Lethal Bronzing, Palms, Root Rot, Southeast Florida, Trees, UF/IFAS

Spooky Insect Facts Unveil How Cannibalism Is All About Recycling

by Lourdes Mederos
October 23, 2019

By Thomas Chouvenc, PhD, Assistant Professor of Entomology DAVIE, FL- Insects can be a great source of material for spookiness during this Halloween time of the year. In addition to your usual spider or creepy-crawler, there are many other ... READ MORE

Category: Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Asian Subterranean Termites, Cannibalism, Colonies, Creepy-crawler, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Halloween, Insects, Social Insects, Termites, Thomas Chouvenc, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida, Wood

‘Lost in the Weeds?’ Guide Sifts Through the Differences Among Non-Native Plant Lists

by Kirsten Romaguera Rabin
October 22, 2019

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- With subtropical to tropical climates, the entire state of Florida is a biodiverse haven where many native and non-native plant species thrive. But over the years, many non-native invasive varieties have been introduced ... READ MORE

Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Agronomy, Center For Aquatic And Invasive Plants, Deah Lieurance, Edis, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Invasive Species, Lyn Gettys, UF/IFAS Assessment Of Non-Native Plants In Florida's Natural Areas, UF/IFAS Center For Aquatic And Invasive Plants

Get in Touch with Nature, Work with Scientists on November 2: Bill Keith Preserve Park in Fort Lauderdale Is Where to Connect

by Lourdes Mederos
October 8, 2019

DAVIE, Fla. – Stop and smell the roses, take a snapshot of the wildlife in your immediate area, and learn what plants, insects, and wildlife make up your neighborhood. It’s this type of interactive science that makes a BioBlitz an engaging ... READ MORE

Category: EVENTS, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: BioBlitz, Community Events, Florida-friendly Landscaping, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, UF IFAS Extension Broward, Urban Horticulture, Wildlife Ecology

Conserving Water by Using Another Source: Reclaimed Wastewater

by Kirsten Romaguera Rabin
September 10, 2019

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- With Florida’s potable water resources facing increased strains from factors like an ever-expanding population and saltwater intrusion, University of Florida researchers say relief could come from an increasingly abundant ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Gulf Coast Research And Education Center, Kimberly Moore, Mary Lusk, Reclaimed Water, Recycled Water, Wastewater, Water, Water Conservation, Water Quality

What’s the Likelihood of a ‘Crawl’ Situation? UF Experts Dispel Alligator Attack Misconceptions

by Lourdes Mederos
July 12, 2019

By Lourdes Rodriguez DAVIE, Fla. --- With hurricane season 2019 underway in Florida, and the once-endangered American alligator making its population recovery, a new horror film is setting the stage for the perfect opportunity to educate people ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Alligators, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Frank Mazzotti, Justin Dalaba, UF/IFAS

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