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UF/IFAS researchers work to protect against Lebbeck mealybug

by Brad Buck
April 28, 2023

By Robin Koestoyo FORT PIERCE, Fla.--- Florida citrus and nursery growers need to develop proactive management plans for Lebbeck mealybug, an invasive pest that can cost the fruit and ornamental industry thousands of dollars in damages to fruit ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Citrus Research And Education Center, Diagnostic Kit, Fruit Trees, Indian River Research And Education Center, Lance Osborne, Landscaping Plants, Lauren Diepenbrock, Lebbeck Mealybug, Mid-Florida Research And Education Center, Nicole Quinn, Ornamentals, Ronald D. Cave

UF/IFAS Scientists Use Fungus to Manage Asian Citrus Psyllid

by Brad Buck
July 30, 2018

By Robin Koestoyo FORT PIERCE, Fla.-- Fighting plant disease with jet blast sprays is standard practice for citrus growers. But, to spray a fungus to control a single insect that carries a disease-causing pathogen is uncommon. University ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Bob Adair, Citrus, Citrus Research, Florida Research Center For Agricultural Sustainability, Fungus, Indian River Research And Education Center, Lance Osborne, Mid-Florida Research And Education Center, News, Pasco Avery, Psyllid, Ronald Cave

Potential whitefly outbreak threatens Florida landscapes and crops

by Brad Buck
May 25, 2016

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The Q-biotype whitefly, a significant tropical and subtropical pest, may threaten Florida crops such as tomatoes, squash, beans, watermelons and many other vegetables and ornamentals if immediate measures are not taken ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Entomology And Nematology, Lance Osborne, Mid-Florida Research And Education Center, Whitefly

UF/IFAS study: Tiny wasp controls nuisance whitefly

by Brad Buck
May 14, 2015

Cutline below GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- A wasp the size of a pin head may control the nuisance Rugose spiraling whitefly, which leaves a sticky white mess that becomes covered in black mold on everything from plants to cars and pools, University ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Biological Control, Catharine Mannion, Entomology And Nematology, Lance Osborne, Mid-Florida Research And Education Center, Tropical Research And Education Center

New IFAS study shows corn plants help control major mite pest

by BLOGS.IFAS
November 1, 2011

Cutline at bottom. Click here for high-resolution image. GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Add one more entry to corn’s list of abilities: helping to biologically control pests. Already a source of food and biofuel, University of Florida researchers ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Biocontrol, Corn, Entomology And Nematology, Gall Midge, IFAS, Lance Osborne, Mid-Florida Research And Education Center, Twospotted Spider Mite, UF

Papaya plants reduce the need for pesticides on tomatoes in Florida, new UF study finds

by BLOGS.IFAS
June 29, 2011

Cutline at bottom. Click here for a high-resolution image. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Whiteflies can be biologically controlled in Florida greenhouse tomatoes, according to a new University of Florida study, which helps reduce the need for pesticide ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS
Tags: Biological Control, Entomology And Nematology, Florida, Greenhouse Tomatoes, Lance Osborne, Papaya, Wasp, Whitefly, Yingfang Xiao

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