The Howard T. Odum Florida Springs Institute (FSI) has found an alarming invasion of Blue tilapia that has replaced the native fish population in Silver Springs State Park based on a recent survey. In 2019, Blue tilapia made up 25% of the ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Pests & Disease
Boxwood (Buxus spp.) is a non-native, ornamental shrub that can reach heights between 6 to 8 feet and is widely incorporated into residential and commercial landscapes (USDA hardiness zones 6 through 8). With numerous cultivars available in ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Other common names: Roundleaf Chaste tree, Chasteberry, Monk’s Pepper Florida beach goers, have you strolled alongside coastal dune areas and seen this attractive, vining plant? You may have witnessed the presence of beach vitex (Vitex ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Pests & Disease
Description and origin Have you come across an 'earthworm' with an aggressive, wiggling behavior that left you curious? You may have encountered a jumping worm. Jumping worms are also known by several names, including Alabama jumper, crazy ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Fall season in Florida is officially here! With this, many are enjoying increased outdoor activities brought about by the pleasant, cool temperatures such as camping, hiking, and gathering around a fire. To help protect our natural ecosystems, ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Pests & Disease
The spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula), an invasive insect, was in the news about two weeks ago because of its first sighting on Staten Island, New York. The SLF is established in Pennsylvania and has been reported in Delaware, New Jersey, ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
The Florida First Detector (FFD) Program is here again, an opportunity for you to learn something new this Fall. This time we would be learning about invasive species identification and sample submission, more specifically about the invasive ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Forests, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Wildlife
The Florida Invasive Species Awareness Week (FLISAW) is here again. The FLISAW is a nationwide endeavor to engage the public and communities on the threat of invasive species and how they can get involved in the ongoing efforts to prevent their ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Pests & Disease
One of the most recent trendy global news of an invasive insect species is the Asian giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia). The Asian giant hornet is the largest hornet species in the world, hence the name ‘giant.’ The Asian giant hornet is native ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
What is Ralstonia solanacerum? It is a bacterial pathogen that can cause injury to different plants, including tomato, potato, vegetables, and some ornamentals. Occurrence: This pathogen is grouped into five different races and biovars because ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease