UF/IFAS Pest Alert
The European cherry fruit fly is a major pest of cherry crops in Europe. APHIS confirmed this pest was found in New York in September of last year. This pest primarily attacks cherries, and can cause… Read More
Crop Damage Freezing temperatures in Florida pose a threat to crop health. Susceptibility to cold damage varies depending on the plant species and cultivar. Not sure if your crop is at risk? Refer to the… Read More
WANTED ALIVE: Tomato Stink Bugs REWARD: 1 Snickers bar By: Remy Powell Identification The adults are easily identified by their pointy shoulders and green coloration with yellow specks on its back. The nymphs are red… Read More
Introduction Armored scales are small insect pests that use a straw-like mouthpart to suck out plant juices, have a hard exterior like a shell, and in high numbers can cause serious problems or kill the… Read More
1/ Collier County Fruit Road Tour: Saturday July 15 is a fruit orchard tour of 2 expert-hosted locations. Lychees, Longans, Mangoes and MORE!! Limited to 30 people. Cost $25. Meet at GG Community Center. More… Read More
Have you ever had a sick plant? Did you know that many of our Florida plant problems can be attributed to exotic pests? Learn more about common issues, scouting, and submitting samples at Florida First… Read More
The situation This spring is shaping up to be a bad season for whitefly and attendant problems pm tomato of TYLCV (virus) and irregular ripening. Already we are seeing irregular ripening problems in late picked… Read More
On Monday, state agriculture officials announced that the parasite that eats the flesh of living animals had been found in a stray dog in Homestead. As a precaution officials will release sterile flies in order… Read More
Effective immediately, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is adding White County in Tennessee to the list of regulated areas for the emerald ash borer (EAB). NAPPO Official Pest Report USDA APHIS Emerald… Read More
Effective October 28, 2016, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) removed the Mexican fruit fly (Mexfly) Anastrepha ludens quarantine in the San Ygnacio area of Zapata County, Texas. NAPPO Official Pest Report USDA… Read More
