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March 2024 First Friday with Florida First Detector

by Morgan Pinkerton
March 4, 2024

Recap of March 2024 First Friday with Florida First Detector Fruit crops are very important for Florida's agriculture industry. The state is a top producer for many tree fruits, berries, and melons. Despite challenges associated with citrus ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Citrus, Citrus Greening, FFD23-24, FloridaFirstDetector, Fruit, Fruit Fly, Lime Swallowtail, Pests, SeminoleCountyAg

Oriental fruit fly (Bactrocera dorsalis) trapped in Florida

by Alicia Kelley
June 7, 2018

A few weeks ago, we wrote about the oriental fruit fly, which has the potential to be a severe pest to fruits and vegetables in Florida. The oriental fruit fly is commonly trapped by DPI and sometimes spurs eradication programs. This June, three ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Tags: Bactrocera Dorsalis, Fruit Fly, Invasive Species, Oriental Fruit Fly