Tag: IPM

Don’t Let the Summer Heat Bug You

Posted: June 16, 2020

Summer rains have begun. It is hot, muggy and buggy, and to top it all off, the chances of plant disease increases during our rainy season. While this may all seem overwhelming, there are ways to control and… Read More

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & Disease

Tags: Anne Yasalonis, ayasalonis, central florida, Florida-Friendly plants, insects, integrated pest management, IPM, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, pest management, pests, plant disease, Polk County, polkgardening, Polkmg

“Roundup®” License- Is it For You?

Polk County pesticide applicators enjoy professional development and learning

by Mary Beth Henry

Posted: July 23, 2019

Landscape professionals and homeowners alike should be aware that the State of Florida requires a license in order to apply any pesticide (including herbicides such as Roundup®) as part of a landscape business. The Limited Commercial Maintenance License… Read More

Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension

Tags: IPM, Landscape, mbhenry, polkpesttraining, UFIFAS_SW_pesttraining

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