UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County
Centipedes, Millipedes, and Earwigshttp://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IG093Least Toxic Methods of Cockroach Controlhttp://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IG105Mosquito Controlhttp://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/TOPIC_Mosquito_Control
Want to know more about the Red Date Scale? The host for red date scale is usually restricted to palms of the genus Phoenix and it is named after its preferred host, the date palm, Phoenix dactylifera. Other… Read More
Mulch provides many benefite in the landscape. It helps prevent the loss of water from soil by evaporation and can improve the absorption of water into the soil. Mulch can supress weeds; moderate soil temperature; and reduce erosion…. Read More
By Jane Morse, University of Florida/IFAS Pinellas County Extension Agent Calls are pouring in about something that is totally stripping the leaves off the plant called Snowbush (Breynia nivosa). If you look closely you will find a yellow… Read More
Many new invasive exotic pests are becoming established in Florida. What do they look like? What do they attack? How can I control them? For answers to your questions, please see the presentation link: http://pinellas.ifas.ufl.edu/blog_commercial_connection/20090319ISA.pdf I presented this… Read More
Integrated Pest Management UpdateWednesday, March 4, 2009Below are the handouts from the presentations How to Make Bio-Control Work in the Landscape – Steven Arthurs, Ph.D., UF/IFASMethods to encourage natural pest control on ornamentals through conservation of indigenous beneficial… Read More
DPI has Texas Phoenix palm decline on their website under “Hot Topics” (go to http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/pi/). There is Pest Alert document, and, more importantly, there is a file with a map illustrating sites documented with TPPD. It was updated… Read More
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announced that a eucalyptus pest, Leptocybe invasa (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae), of a genus and species new to Florida and North America was recently discovered in Broward County, Florida. “The blue gum… Read More
On August 28, the FDACS conditionally approved the registration of Dupont’s insecticide chlorantraniliprole (Acelepryn®) to control chinch bug, white grubs, and lepidopteran pests on turf grass, ornamentals, landscapes (interior/exterior), soil areas, and other sites. The EPA registration number… Read More
Manufacturers of the insecticide carbaryl (Sevin®) have voluntarily requested amendment of the registrations of that pesticide such that it would terminate uses in pets (except collars), pet premises, and all indoor applications. It would also terminate ULV application… Read More
