Pesticide Use for the Pests that Pester our Pets If you’re like me, you want to protect your pets from the pests that harm them or make them sick, especially if it’s something you can prevent. In Florida, fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, HOME LANDSCAPES, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
There is a line from a song in a film I loved in my childhood that goes something like this: tell everybody I’m on my way, new friends and new places to see. I’ve thought about this song a lot recently, because I couldn’t have ever predicted ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension
My Journey from the Mountains to Mosquitoes and Beyond I (Amy Solis) was born and raised in Jane Lew, West Virginia. I grew up learning early lessons about hard work, stewardship, and resilience. Much of my childhood was spent outdoors, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension
Tiene Tiempo que el PIO no publica un blog, pero nuevas aventuras están en el horizonte. Estamos encantados de dar la bienvenida a Jessimar Quintana como nuevo Asistente de Operaciones en la Oficina de Información de Pesticidas de la Universidad ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, HOME LANDSCAPES, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension
It’s been a long time since the PIO has done a blog, but new adventures are on the horizon. We’re thrilled to welcome Jessimar Quintana as the new OPS Assistant with the University of Florida’s Pesticide Information Office in Gainesville. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, HOME LANDSCAPES, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension
The Florida Organo-Auxin Rule (5E-2.033) has been in place for several decades. The purpose of this rule is to place additional restrictions and recordkeeping requirements on the use of auxin herbicides (such as 2,4-D, dicamba, and triclopyr) ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Blog Community, Crops, HOME LANDSCAPES, NATURAL RESOURCES, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
WPS Are You Ready for 2021? The Worker Protection Standard (WPS) applies to farms and operations that produce agricultural plant products. It was designed to protect those employees/workers that might encounter pesticides as part of their ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Blog Community, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
To Hat or Not to Hat, That is the Question. It is common to see pesticide technicians in hats, particularly logoed ballcaps. They are practical for keeping the sun off while providing visibility for the company logo. The more worn in a hat ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Food Safety, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, NATURAL RESOURCES, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Check your eyewash – it might be expired. One of my greatest fears is for myself (or a crew member) to be injured from pesticide exposure. And although there are many routes that pesticides can enter the body, eye injury is ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Extension
The only effective personal protective equipment (PPE), is the one that is worn. It is not only a legal requirement to wear the PPE as described in a pesticides label, but good practice for protecting yourself from pesticide exposure. Making ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension