Know Your Grains
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
2019 IPM Jeopardy Champion
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 Limited Certifications Pesticide Applicator Licenses
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 Mealybug Update
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 Plant/Key Pests is a Useful IPM Tool
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
Acidification and Silicon in Fertigation of Blueberry Plants
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
Citrus Best Management Practices – Nutrition and Irrigation
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
Blueberry Pest Identification
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
Spring Planting
Spring is the time of year that many people get enthusiastic about planting trees and shrubs in their landscape. While planting can be done during any season, fluctuations in temperature, rainfall, and other environmental conditions could influence establishment…. Read More
Citizenship Education for Youth
Citizenship Education for 4-H Youth The 4-H program values a “learn-by-doing approach to help youth gain the knowledge and skills they need to be responsible, productive citizens.” In support of this mission, citizenship education is one of three core… Read More