Tag: aphids

Using Insectary Plants to Attract Pest Predators

Posted: May 22, 2020

Got pests? Hate chemicals? Would you like to deploy an army of garden good guys to fight the bad bugs? There are many plants that are known for luring good bugs to your garden. Here in Florida, we… Read More

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension

Tags: aphids, beneficial insects, dill, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, insectary plants, pests, pollinators, sunflower

A New Podocarpus? No, Just Aphids!

by BLOGS.IFAS2

Posted: November 30, 2018

I spotted a podocarpus in a landscape with attractive curly new growth. I thought to myself, “is this a new variety with a unique characteristic?” As I came in for a closer look, I saw the telltale signs… Read More

Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, Pests & Disease

Tags: aphids, cflandscapes, pests, poocarpus

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