Kudzu bugs are a fairly new pest for our area but are already familiar to residents in Northwest Florida. Researchers are continuously studying new pests to make research-based control recommendations. One research project (UGA research article) is investigating a fungus,… Read More
Fall armyworms were found this week in clover food plots in Okaloosa County. This pest can completely defoliate a field in an about a week. They have a wide range of host plants such as… Read More
Despite efforts by public and private land managers, feral hog populations continue to rise in many areas in Florida. Feral hogs damage crop fields, lawns, wetlands, and forests. They can negatively impact native species of… Read More
Herbicide failures are common during extended dry periods. This is frustrating for the pesticide applicator due to wasted time and chemicals. There are logical reasons why certain herbicides fail during droughts. There are two main… Read More
There are many external parasites that effect horses. Some are just annoying but some transmit deadly diseases. The world’s deadliest creature is also a menace to horses. These creatures transmit Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis, Western Equine… Read More
On a beautiful October day, 35 people gathered at the Camp Helen State Park lodge to share information about the rare Coastal Dune Lakes (CDLs) that line the coast of Walton and Bay Counties. Organized… Read More
With fall around the corner and school starting back, it is time to take inventory of your pantry. You should really dig in and see what is lurking in the dark reaches of your back… Read More
With the weather changing and cooler temperatures on the way, get out the slow cooker for simmering soups and stews that will be waiting for you when you get home. Slow cookers are popular and… Read More
Is your grandmother’s pass along Christmas cactus blooming really early? Do the leaf segments have “teeth” along the edges? Are the “stringy things” sticking out of the flowers yellow in color? Well, I hate to… Read More
Since we are approaching the peak dates in mid-October, it is time to get your gardens ready for migrating monarchs to fuel up on nectar sources. In their Mexican overwintering sites, these monarchs will have… Read More
