It is not uncommon to see leaf spots on your hydrangeas during late summer and fall. These spots are caused by a number of fungal diseases. Plant fungi and wet weather go hand-in-hand. In the Southeast U.S. we have high humidity, heavy dews ... READ MORE
Category: Home LandscapesMany people notice fine silken webbing on the trunks and branches of their trees and assume that this is a problem. But the insects that cause this webbing are not harmful to trees. They could even be considered beneficial. The tiny insects ... READ MORE
Category: Home LandscapesQ. What’s causing small branches to turn brown and die in some of my trees? A. More than likely this is caused by the Black Twig Borer. This very small beetle, about 1/16 inch long, has been active in some local trees. This is an interesting ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Pests & DiseaseEvery time we have a dry period in spring or summer, I get those predictable calls about some mysterious pest that's playing havoc in lawns. Without realizing it, the caller usually describes a textbook example of dry spots in a lawn. And many ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Lawn
Need a Private Applicator Ag Pest Control License or an Aquatic Pest Control License? Here’s your opportunity for a review class and exam. Do you just need CEUs for license renewal? We have several CEUs available as well. January ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development
Need to obtain or renew one of the public works pesticide licenses? Then join us on December 15th, 2016 in Ft. Walton Bch. Attend one session or all four. Earn from 1-9 CEUs in many categories. For more information: county-pesticide-training-2016 READ MORE
Category: Events, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, Professional DevelopmentEarn the credits required to sit for the Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance test. Attend a review session for both the Limited Lawn and Ornamental or Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance certification exam.. Or obtain the required ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional DevelopmentFlorida is not known for the brilliant fall color enjoyed by some of our northern neighbors. But, we do have a number of trees from which to choose to provide some fall color in our landscapes here in North Florida. Our native flowering dogwood ... READ MORE
Category: Home LandscapesGoldenrod is easily recognizable this time of year with its showy yellow flowers held high on stems moving back and forth by autumn winds. A field full of these vivid yellow blossoms is a sight to see with a bright blue fall sky as a background. ... READ MORE
Category: Home LandscapesEvery year more than 85 million people visit Florida. However, people are not Florida's only visitors; Florida is also an inviting destination for invasive species that threaten to undermine the health of our environment. More than an inconvenience, ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Natural Resources