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Citizen science and why it matters, UF/IFAS experts explain


February 4, 2025

Have you ever noticed unusual plants, animals or insects in your area? Chances are there is way to help scientists learn more about them. Then there are invasive species – non-native species that threaten Florida’s ecosystems, agriculture ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Citizen Science, Community Engagement, Conservation, Corey Callaghan, CROC Docs, Crocodilians, Data, EddMaps, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Frank Mazzotti, FWC, INaturalist, Invasion, Invasion Science Research Institute, Invasive Species, ISRI, IveGot1, Lourdes Mederos, Melissa Miller, Native Species, News, Non-native Species, Paul Evans, Sergio A. Balaguera-Reina, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Geological Survey Nonindigenous Aquatic Species (NAS) Information Resource System, UF IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida, Wildlife Ecology And Conservation

UF/IFAS scientists seek to lure mosquitoes, build better surveillance system for southeast region with USDA-NIFA grant


September 21, 2023

Mosquitoes’ sense of smell tells them when humans and wildlife are in biting distance, according to science. Over time, scientists have learned which types of scents and fragrances can lure mosquitoes best. Over the next two years, ... READ MORE

Category: Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: BEACONS, Centers For Disease Control And Prevention, Dashboard, Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory, Florida Mosquito COntrol Districts, Invasive Mosquito Surveillance, Invasive Species, Lindsay Campbell, Mosquito Biodiversity Enhancement And Control Of Non-native Species, Mosquito Traps, Mosquitoes, Native Species, U.S. Department Of Agriculture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory, University Of Florida Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, USDA National Institute Of Food And Agriculture, USDA National Integrated Pest Management Roadmap, USDA-NIFA, Yoosook Lee

Assessment tool shows 33 aquatic species worldwide pose ‘very high risk’ of invasion


June 15, 2021

RUSKIN, Fla. --- A global risk-assessment tool shows 33 nonnative aquatic species worldwide pose a "very high risk" of becoming invasive in current and future climate conditions. “These species readily establish, spread and have severe impacts ... READ MORE

Category: Invasive Species, NATURAL RESOURCES
Tags: Amazon Sailfin Catfish, Cane Toad, High-risk, Invasive Species, Jeff Hill, Native Species, Redear Slider, Risk, Risk Assessment Tool, Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory

Huge, aggressive mosquito may be abundant in Florida this summer, UF/IFAS expert warns


March 4, 2013

Cutline at bottom. Click here for high-res image. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- If mosquitoes were motorcycles, the species known as Psorophora ciliata would be a Harley-Davidson – big, bold, made in America and likely to be abundant in Florida ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Entomology And Nematology, Floodwater, Gallinipper, Kaufman, Mosquito, Native Species, Pest