UF/IFAS Pest Alert
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,… Read More
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… Read More
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
Description and origin Have you come across an ‘earthworm’ with an aggressive, wiggling behavior that left you curious what it is? You may have encountered a jumping worm. Jumping worms are also known by several… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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
