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Water conservation and integrated pest management: Two concepts united by well-being

by Brad Buck
November 17, 2021

Many people probably would like to conserve more water and use less spray to control annoying bugs. But first, they must meet their personal needs, University of Florida researchers say. By “personal needs,” we’re talking about basic ... READ MORE

Category: HOME LANDSCAPES, Water
Tags: Agricultural Education And Communication, Basic Needs, Biological Control, Clothing, Food, Integrated Pest Management, Ipm, Irrigation, John Diaz, Laura Warner, Shelter, Water, Water Conservation, Well-being

Don’t let the pests take over, know when to call an expert

by Tory Moore
January 7, 2020

Florida homeowners have some relief from pests this time of year which makes it the perfect time to shop for a pest control service, according to University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences experts. “Florida’s pest ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Ants, Integrated Pest Management, Ipm, Pest Control, Pest Management University, Pests, PMU, Termites

New UF/IFAS Entomologist: From a Kid’s ‘Lab’ to Helping Citrus Growers

by Brad Buck
October 16, 2018

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- As a girl in her garage in Palm Bay, Florida, Lauren Diepenbrock, already a budding scientist, peered through the lens of her microscope and marveled at the magnification. “As a kid, I played in the woods and brought ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Citrus, Citrus Research, Citrus Research And Education Center, Entomology, Ipm, Lauren Diepenbrock

Push-pull approach could keep Western flower thrips off peppers, UF/IFAS researchers say

by Tom Nordlie
December 3, 2012

Cutline at bottom. Click here for high-resolution image. Cutline at bottom. Click here for high-resolution image. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Repelling Western flower thrips from Florida’s bell peppers could be as simple as giving the insects ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS
Tags: Funderburk, Ipm, Kaolin, Minute Pirate Bug, Pepper, Push-pull, Sunflower, Thrips, Western Flower Thrips

Crazy ant control strategies taking shape for UF/IFAS researchers

by Tom Nordlie
November 15, 2012

Photo cutline at bottom. Click here for high-res image. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Their name is comical, but when crazy ants infest a neighborhood it’s no laughing matter. The fast-moving, invasive insects are present in Florida and several ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS
Tags: Bait, Calibeo, Crazy Ant, Entomology And Nematology, Ipm, Oi, Pesticide, Sarasota County

UF/IFAS study suggests growers should monitor for tomato thrips carefully

by Tom Nordlie
July 9, 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- South Florida vegetable growers worried about the invasive tomato thrips should make certain they’re looking for the pest in the right places, say University of Florida researchers. Also known as common blossom thrips, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease
Tags: Cucumber, Garima, Invasive, Ipm, Kakkar, Pest, Thrips, Tomato

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