Category: UF/IFAS

The Spooky Bug Brigade: Earwigs

by Jackie Lebouitz
October 17, 2024

As our community continues to recover from recent storms, find helpful resources and information at tiny.cc/ufsaraext_disasterprep, tiny.cc/saraco_disasterprep, and scgov.net/government/emergency-services/storm. This blog is part of ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Beneficial, Bugs, Crawlies, Creepy, Halloween, Integrated Pest Management, IPM, Pgm_Chemicals, Scary, Spooky, Thespookybugbrigade

The Spooky Bug Brigade: Antlions

by Jackie Lebouitz
October 17, 2024

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Beneficial, Bugs, Crawlies, Creepy, Halloween, Integrated Pest Management, IPM, Pgm_Chemicals, Scary, Spooky, Thespookybugbrigade

The Spooky Bug Brigade

by Jackie Lebouitz
October 17, 2024

When It Storms: Managing Pests Effectively

by Jackie Lebouitz and Maria Portelos-Rometo

October 3, 2024

Whether you're preparing for a storm or dealing with its aftermath, pests are probably the last thing on your mind. That's fair - we get it! However, taking the time to prepare your home in defense against unwanted ants, flies, beetles, moths, ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Ants, Beetles, Cockroaches, Disaster, Home, House, Hurricane, Management, Moths, Pests, Pgm_Chemicals, Prep, Rodents, Special Topics, Storm, Termites

UF/IFAS Launches First “Green Sports” Management Certificate

by Randy Penn
September 3, 2024

In today’s world of sports, managers must be aware of all components of their organization, including their ability to impact and influence our communities. The University of Florida/IFAS Sarasota County Extension realizes this, and has ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Environmental Sustainability, Green Sports, Green Sports Alliance, Pgm_Waste, Sports Management

Backyard Bugs: Identifying Insects in the Landscape

by Jackie Lebouitz
July 15, 2024

There are more than 12,500 species of insects...in Florida, alone! For the average person, it can be difficult to distinguish between common, garden-variety ladybugs. And, it can be just as difficult to understand the difference between a "good" ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Bug, Garden, Insects, Landscape, Pests, Pgm_Chemicals, Plants, StarterKit

Wondering About Wildlife?: Alligator Encounters

by Katherine Clements, Samantha Sliger and Zahir Ringgold Cordes

June 28, 2024

Are there Alligators in Florida? Yes indeed! The American alligator is one of Florida's most iconic examples of native wildlife with an estimated population of 1.5 million alligators in Florida, that's almost 1 alligator for every 20 humans! Alligators ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, Wildlife
Tags: Alligators, Animals, Pgm_EcoNR, StarterKit, Urban Wildlife, Wildlife, Wonderingaboutwildlife

Discover Florida: Flip My Yard Season 3 – A Must-Watch for Creating Sustainable Florida-Friendly Landscapes!

by Ashley Ellis and Forest Hecker

June 24, 2024

Introduction to Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (FFL) Whether you’ve recently moved to Florida or have lived here for years, you’ve likely faced gardening challenges. To help, local governments, regulatory agencies, landscaping professionals ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: FFL, Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Native Plant, Pgm_HortRes, Sarasota County, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County, Wildlife

Meet a Master Gardener Volunteer Series: Shamrock Park Demonstration Garden

by Ashley Ellis
January 24, 2024

Welcome to our "Meet a Master Gardener Volunteer" blog series, where we delve into the inspiring stories and impactful contributions of the passionate individuals who form the backbone of our gardening community. These dedicated volunteers bring ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Demonstration Garden, Master Gardener Volunteer, MeetAnMGV, Pgm_HortRes, Shamrock Park, Volunteer

Wild Sarasota: Florida’s Wading Birds and the Plume Trade, A Story of Conservation

by Jacob Ream Wilson and Katherine Clements

January 23, 2024

The Plume Trade: When Killing was Fashionable The origins of the Plume Trade can be traced back to the 19th century and Victorian fashion, a style that included elaborate assortments of silk, ribbons, and exotic bird feathers on large, ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Audubon, Birding, Birds, Conservation, Pgm_EcoNR, Plume Trade, Wading Birds, Wild Sarasota, Wildlife

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