As aging occurs, our bodies require different nutrients and quantities of those nutrients. Most nutrients can be found by eating a balanced diet and making the most of our plate by adding a variety of fruits and vegetables. Adding… Read More
A seller will always do their best to get you to buy their product. After all if they don’t sell, they don’t make money. So it is in the sellers’ best interest to make their product better than the… Read More
While many of us may have heard that we need to eat grains, we may not really understand what the “big deal” is when it comes to choosing the type or source of the grain. If you add… Read More
Welcome back to the winners circle STEVEN POULIOT, Land Shark Pest Control! Steven is the 2019 IPM Jeopardy Champion, and he also claimed the Championship in 2012! IPM Jeopardy is a review… Read More
Review and Exams for the Limited Certification Pesticide Applicator Licenses on February 21st at UF/IFAS Extension Orange County. 8:00am-3:00pm / Exams 3:00pm**. CEUs Available. Limited Certification for Commercial Landscape Maintenance *New Study Materials & Exam effective 7/18 – License needed for those… Read More
Tuttle mealybugs, a pest of zoysia grass, are surprisingly difficult to control. According to UF/IFAS Extension Entomologist Dr. Adam Dale, there has been a significant increase in Tuttle mealybug outbreaks/reports throughout the state since 2016. It’s not clear if this is… Read More
Key plants are common plant species grown in Florida landscapes that are frequently infested with specific pests or diseases at specific times of the year. The concept of key plant/key pests is simple but requires knowledge. Some plants… Read More
Blueberries require an acidic soil that may be difficult to maintain with some of our high pH soils and with high pH irrigation water. Researchers in Chile and Spain have similar problems and also must produce organically, which… Read More
Learn about BMPs for citrus nutrition and irrigation, including the latest nutrition research results. Drs. Tripti Vashisth and Davie Kadyampakeni from the UF/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center will provide the latest in nutrition and irrigation research used… Read More
Join us to learn the latest about blueberry pests – insects and diseases, and to practice some hands-on diagnostics. Dr. Oscar Liburd, Dr. Phil Harmon and Dr. Carrie Harmon will talk about the pests and how to control… Read More
