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When Pest Problems Become Emergencies: How FIFRA Section 18 Helps Florida Respond

by Amy Solis
September 10, 2026

All pesticide uses must go through EPA's standard registration process. However, urgent pest threats sometimes require a faster, temporary response when no effective registered option is available.  That's where a FIFRA Section 18 emergency ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Invasive Species, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Aedes Aegypti, Aedes Albopictus, Asian Citrus Psyllid, Bulletins Live Two, Emergency Pesticide Exemptions, Endangered Species Act, FIFRA Section 18, Invasive Species, Mitigation Menu, Pasture Mealybug, Pesticide, Public Health, UF/IFAS Pesticide Information Office
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New EPA Pesticide Label Requirements: What Applicators Need to Know

by Tyler Newberry
August 13, 2026

The Endangered Species Act (ESA) was passed in 1973 to protect each plant and animal on the brink of extinction and the habitat that supports it. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates the registration, labeling, and use of pesticides ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: BLT, Buffer, Bulletins Live Two, Endangered Species Act, EPA, ESA, Mitigation Menu, Pesticide Label, Pesticide Regulations, Pesticides, PULAs, Runoff, Runoff Mitigation, Spray Drift
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Storm Prep: Preventing Pesticide Release Before Disaster Strikes

by Amy Solis
July 16, 2026

Simple steps can help protect people, pets, and the environment before severe weather arrives. Prior to the start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, NOAA predicted a 55% chance of a below-normal Atlantic hurricane season (NOAA May 21, 2026). ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Disaster Preparation, Hurricane Preparation, Operation Cleansweep, Pesticide Exposure, Pesticide Information Office, Pesticide Safety, Pesticide Storage, Storms
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Stay Cool, Stay Safe: Best Practices for Pesticide Applications During Florida’s Summer

by Tyler Newberry
June 18, 2026

Our Florida summers feature relentless heat, intense humidity, and constant afternoon thunderstorms. These three elements affect every applicator from homeowners to row-crop farmers. They determine whether an application will be safe and effective, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Heat, Pesticide, Pesticide Information Office, Pesticide Safety, PPE Safety, Storms, Weather
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“Country Roads Take Me Home” Wherever I Belong

by Amy Solis and Jessimar QuintanaAvatar photo
April 23, 2026

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
Tags: Amy Solis, Introduction, New Employee, Pesticide Information Office, Welcome, Women
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PIO New Adventures

by Dr. Brett Bultemeier
December 16, 2025

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
Tags: Brett Bultemeier, Intern, Jessimar Quintana, Pesticide Information Office, Spanish Language
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What’s New With The Florida Organo-Auxin Rule?

by Dr. Jason Ferrell and Dr. Brett BultemeierAvatar photo
December 16, 2025

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
Tags: Archived, Brett Bultemeier, FDACS, Herbicides, Jason Ferrell, Organo-auxin, Pesticide Information Office, Rules, Update

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