New Clients? Bed Bugs Now in Libraries
See this article for more information: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/06/garden/bedbugs-hitch-a-ride-on-library-books.html?pagewanted=all&_r=1& A good reason to stick with or start using digital books!
Category: Pests & Disease
UF Builds A Better Fly Trap
See this article and video for more information: http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/story/19969844/2012/10/31/building-a-better-flytrap
GHP, Termites, Fumigation & Core
Will your vehicle pass an FDACS inspection? Do you know what to do if there is a pesticide spill? Come to the core class and find out. Silverfish, Bedbugs and Caribbean Crazy Ants will be discussed in the… Read More
“Last Call” CEU Update Now Available for Registration
If you need fumigation, GHP, termite and/or CORE CEUs please go to this link to register: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/4019297828/eorg If you need any of the lawn/turf/ornamental CEU categories and/or CORE please go to this link to register: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/4019462320/eorg Please remember… Read More
The Great CEU Roundup
When: July 11, 2012Where: Hillsborough County Extension, 5339 County Road 579, SeffnerWhere: Manatee County Extension, 1303 17th Street West, PalmettoTime: 8:30 AM to 4 PMCEUs: Up to 5 for: Commercial L & O; Ornamental & Turf (O &… Read More
Whiteflies and Free CEU
Visit the new whitefly website, learn about the new whiteflies damaging our landscapes and earn one free Continuing Education Unit (CEU). The CEU e-learning module is entitled “Invasive Whitefly Pests of Florida”. A quiz is available to take at… Read More
Free CEU Bug Tutorials for Download
The UF/IFAS Entomology and Nematology Department is releasing 30 computer-verified training tutorials on arthropods as FREE downloads. These tutorials are useful for training pest control technicians, agricultural workers or students in any setting requiring knowledge of arthropods. Even… Read More
Pest Alert – New Exotic Weevils
Did you know that exotic giant palm weevils are currently a potential Florida threat? The two exotic species of concern are the Red Palm Weevil (Rhynchophorus ferrugineus) and the South American Palm Weevil (Rhynchophorus palmarum). They can be very… Read More
what’s That Worm?
You may be familiar with the tomato hornworm, but do you know what this worm is? You can usually find it on papaya or poinsettia. It is Erinnyis ello, the ello sphinx. The caterpillar is sometimes called the… Read More
New Pest Headed Our Way
Maybe you are already seeing this new insect pest in the landscape. It is called the rugose spiraling whitefly. Heavy infestations are documented from the keys up to Palm Beach and Naples. To learn more about this pest… Read More