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Plagas de las Fincas de Florida: Hormigas Rojas de Fuego Importadas (“Red Imported Fire Ants” [RIFA])

by Luis Rodriguez Rosado and Jonael BosquesAvatar photo
September 30, 2024

Son fuertes y agresivas. Cuando atacan, muerden y te pican. Estos individuos invaden nuestros hogares y se apoderan de nuestras granjas y jardines, y lo hacen sin que nos demos cuenta: son las hormigas rojas de fuego importadas.   ¿Qué ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Invasive Species, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: En Espanol, Espanol, Florida Farms, Florida Pests, Hardee County, Hormigas De Fuego, Pests, Pest_control, Polk County, Polksmallfarms, Red_imported_fire_ants, Small Farms, UF/IFAS

Atala Butterflies and Coontie Cycads: Signs of Damage and How to Protect the Butterflies

by Anne Yasalonis
September 10, 2024

There have been Atala butterflies sightings in and around Polk County, and while there is much information on the butterfly and its history of near extinction, it is important for homeowners and landscape managers to be on the lookout when ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Home Landscapes, Wildlife
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Atala, Atala Butterfly, Ayasalonis, Butterflies, Central Florida, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Florida-Friendly Plants, Flowers, Gardening, Jschelb, Polkgardening, Polkmg, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Polk County, Wildlife

Florida Farm Pests: Spider Mites

by Luis Rodriguez Rosado
September 10, 2024

Many arthropods are considered to be pests and can cause negative impacts on agricultural and nursery plants. The majority of these arthropods are insects. On the other hand, not all arthropod pests are insects and some of them may be confused ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Florida_Pests, Integrated Pest Management, IPM, Mites, Pest_control, Plant Pests, Polk County, Polksmallfarms, Small Farms, Spider_mites, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Polk County

Plagas de las Fincas de Florida: Ácaros (“Spider Mites”)

by Luis Rodriguez Rosado
September 10, 2024

Muchos artrópodos se consideran plagas y pueden causar impactos negativos en los cultivos y a las plantas ornamentales. La mayoría de estos artrópodos son insectos. Sin embargo, no todas las plagas pertenecen al grupo de los insectos y algunas ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: En Espanol, Espanol, Florida Pests, IMP, Integrated Pest Management, Mites, Pest_control, Plant Pests, Polk County, Polksmallfarms, Small Farms, Spider_mites, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Polk County

Updates and Changes to the Florida Pesticide Examination Process

by Luis Rodriguez Rosado
September 4, 2024

Pesticide applicators often rely on UF/IFAS Extension to obtain pesticide education, training, support, and to take their respective exams. All 67 county offices have historically offered free exams, through paper or using a computer. Due to ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, , Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Pesticide License, Pesticide Testing, Pesticide Training, Pesticides, Pesticide_applicator, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Polk County

Actualizaciones y Cambios del Proceso de Examinación de Pesticidas de Florida

by Luis Rodriguez Rosado
September 4, 2024

Los aplicadores de pesticidas a menudo dependen de “UF/IFAS Extension” para obtener educación, capacitación, apoyo sobre temas relacionados con pesticidas y para completar sus respectivos exámenes. Históricamente, las 67 oficinas de ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, , Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: En Espanol, Espanol, Pesticide License, Pesticide Testing, Pesticide Training, Pesticides, Pesticide_applicator, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Polk County
Set of three photos: purple long beans in a hand, greens in a raised bed, and person planting a transplant into a garden.

Starting a Vegetable Garden in Central Florida: A New Episode of Your Central Florida Yard Podcast

by Anne Yasalonis and Julie SchelbAvatar photo
August 26, 2024

So you want to start a vegetable garden... Before you dig in, there are a few basic tips that will help you grow a successful vegetable garden in central Florida. From proper timing for seasonal vegetables, to soil prep, water, fertilizer, ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Central Florida, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Master Gardener Volunteer, Polk County, Polk County FL, Polkgardening, Polkmg, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Polk County, Vegetable Gardening, Your Central Florida Yard, Your Central Florida Yard Podcast
Man laying on grass with headphones listening with eyes closed

Weeds in the Home Landscape: A New Episode of Your Central Florida Yard Podcast

by Anne Yasalonis and Julie SchelbAvatar photo
August 19, 2024

Weeds in the home landscape Weed management can be stressful and difficult for many homeowners, and like many pest problems, the best way to combat problems in the lawn and landscape is through proper maintenance to promote healthy plants. ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Central Florida, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Florida-Friendly Plants, Jschelb, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, Native Plants, Polk County, Polk County FL, Polkgardening, Polkmg, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Polk County, Weed Identification, Weeds, Your Central Florida Yard, Your Central Florida Yard Podcast

Cottage Food & Essential Farm Equipment at the 2024 Fall Southwest Florida Small Farmer Network Meeting

by Luis Rodriguez Rosado, Jessica M. Ryals, David Outerbridge, Lisa Hickey, Allie Williams, Jennifer Hagen and Rod GrederAvatar photo
August 14, 2024

Plenty of farmers are selling their products on their farms to increase their customers. Many of these products require a food permit that the farmer must obtain before selling. On the other hand, there are several products that farmers can ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Cottage Food Law, Florida Farms, Small Farms, Southwest District, Southwest Florida Small Farms Network, UF/IFAS, Vegetable Farm, Vegetables
Images of seagrape, croton, and swamp hibiscus plants.

A Tropical Yard in Central Florida: A New Episode of Your Central Florida Yard Podcast

by Anne Yasalonis and Julie SchelbAvatar photo
June 21, 2024

A tropical yard in central Florida Does the thought of living in central Florida bring to mind a tropical-looking landscape? The climate of central Florida is unique and is changing. There are many plants that thrive in this area from ornamental ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & Disease
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Central Florida, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Jschelb, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, Polk County, Polk County FL, Polkgardening, Polkmg, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Polk County, Your Central Florida Yard, Your Central Florida Yard Podcast

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