Tag: Insects

Gulf States Horticulture Expo 2022

by Sheila Dunning
November 30, 2021

Here in Northwest Florida, finding horticultural supplies and plant material that is available locally is a challenge. Due to our location, looking to the neighboring states is very practical. The Gulf States Horticultural Expo (GSHE) is a trade ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Professional Development
Tags: Best Management Practices, Commercial Horticulture, Environmental Education, Insects, Integrated Pest Management, Panhandle Gardening, Pest Management

Annoying Gnats abound in Northwest Florida this Spring

by llw5479
July 2, 2020

If you’ve been outside this spring, you’ve probably been bothered by gnats. These tiny flies relentlessly congregate near the face getting into the eyes, nose, mouth and ears. Eye gnats come right up to the faces of people and animals ... READ MORE

Category: Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease,
Tags: Eye Flies, Eye Gnats, Gnats, Grass Flies, Insects

Odd Looking Caterpillar Becomes Beautiful Swallowtail Butterfly

by llw5479
April 14, 2020

One of the things to do while stuck at home due to COVID-19 restrictions, is to look for caterpillars and butterflies in your landscape. I’ve noticed giant swallowtail butterflies (Papilio cresphontes) a little early this year. The giant swallowtail ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Pests & Disease,
Tags: Butterflies, Caterpillars, Citrus, Giant Swallowtail Butterfly, Insects, Master Gardener Volunteer, Orangedog Caterpillar

Fungus Keeping Kudzu Bugs below Thresholds on Soybeans

by bearden
January 6, 2018

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 ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Beauveria Bassiana, Field Crops, Insects, Panhandle Agriculture, Pest Management, Soybean

Are Flies Bugging your Horses?

by bearden
January 1, 2018

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 ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Horses, Insects, Livestock, Panhandle Agriculture, Pest Management

Grass Worms

by Sheila Dunning
August 17, 2017

If you are one of the many that have taken advantage of the frequent rain in order to establish a new lawn, keep an eye open for “grass worms”. Though truly caterpillars, not worms, these destructive, chewing insects can wreak havoc on new ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Armyworm, General Gardening, Green Industry, Insects, Integrated Pest Management, Lawns, Panhandle Gardening, Pests, Turf

Small Cockroaches Flying Into Homes

by llw5479
July 21, 2017

The Asian cockroach was first identified as a newly introduced species in the U.S. in Lakeland, Florida in 1986. I started seeing this small cockroach in our area about 17 or 18 years ago. They’ve done well recently with the rains and their ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Insects, Insects Cockroach, Panhandle Gardening

Celebrating and Attracting Pollinators

by Sheila Dunning
June 22, 2017

Unfortunately, reports from the National Research Council say that the long-term population trends for some North American pollinators are “demonstrably downward”. Ten years ago the U.S. Senate unanimously approved and designated “National ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Bees, Beneficials, Field Crops, Insects, National Pollinator Week, Panhandle Gardening, Pollinators, Wildflowers

My Tree Has Tumors

by Sheila Dunning
May 25, 2017

As oak trees are now fully leafing out and people start hanging out in the shade of the canopy, many of you are noticing strange growths on the branches. They look like potatoes, spiky cones and fuzz balls on the leaves and stems. Don’t worry. ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Beneficials, Best Management Practices, Insects, Integrated Pest Management, Native Plants, Panhandle Gardening, Pests, Trees

Benefit from Beneficial Insects

by llw5479
May 11, 2017

A number of summers ago, I noticed whiteflies on a confederate rose plant in my landscape. I considered using an insecticide to control the whiteflies but decided against doing so after taking a closer look. What I found was a population of ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Beneficials, Best Management Practices, Insect, Insects, Integrated Pest Management, Panhandle Gardening, Pests, Prevention, Uncategorized

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