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Exclusion Techniques to Manage Greenhouse Insect Pests


July 10, 2018

Greenhouse vegetable production can help diversify your farm. Florida possesses a competitive advantage during winter months, because of much lower heating costs compared to other states and Canada. A major disadvantage, however, to producing ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Tags: Control, Exclusion, Farm, Farmer, Farming, Greenhouse, High Tunnel, Insect, Manage, Netting, Pest, Screen

How Can I Control Those Pesky Mosquitoes?


November 9, 2015

Are you plagued with mosquitoes in your yard? Does it seem like you have a greater infestation than your neighbors? There may be some solutions to solve the problem other than using pesticides that negatively impact beneficial insects in your ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Bacillus Sphaericus, Bacillus Thuringiensis Var Israelensis, Biological Controls, General Gardening, Insect, Insects, Integrated Pest Management, Mosquito, Mosquito Control, Panhandle Gardening, Pest, Pests, Winter 2015

Douse Those Pests With Oil!


November 4, 2013

For centuries, people annoyed with plant pests have used oils to control insects, mites, and even some fungal diseases. Current oil products are better than ever! Commercially available horticultural oils are mineral oils from refined petroleum ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Citrus, Disease, Edible Landscape, Fall 2013, Fruit Trees, Insect, Insects, Oil, Ornamental Shrubs, Palm Care, Panhandle Gardening, Pest, Professional Horticulture, Winter 2013

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