![A single worker attempts repairs/upgrades on a red, tile roof. [CREDIT: pixabay.com, Mario Ohibsky]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/files/2024/10/2024_FCS_hurricaneRoofRepairGeneral_pixabayMarioOhibskyCROP1650x470TINY.jpg)
We've discussed general safety information after a storm, how to make sure you have a safe food supply, and re-entering your home (or business) after a storm. But, staying safe after a storm isn't just about personal health. It also means ensuring ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Work & Life![Home in storm [CREDIT: UF/IFAS, Cat Wofford]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/files/2024/10/Feature-Image-Blog-6-1.png)
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
Did you know the air inside your home can cause health issues? Sometimes our indoor air can affect our health more than the air outside. Especially because Americans spend an average of 90% of their days inside. We’ve created a list of ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life![in a computer-generated image, a man holds his nose while standing in fron of an opened refrigerator. [credit: adobe firefly]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/files/2024/08/2024_FCS_refrigeratorOdorsMan01_fireflyCROP1650x470TINY.png)
Have you ever opened your refrigerator only to be hit by an unpleasant odor? Sure, that might be the onions you forgot to cover the night before. But, it might be bacteria, mold, leaking containers or expired foods lurking somewhere in your ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Home Management, Work & Life
Mosquitoes can be a nuisance, especially the species that pose a public health risk. Below are some of the common questions we receive from our clients at UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County and Sarasota County's Mosquito Management Services. Why ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Home Management, Invasive Species, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Our pets are precious to us, and their safety should always be a priority. Follow these 10 tips to help keep your pet healthy and safe. You can click on each tip to learn more. Tip #1: Prevent heartworm. Tip #2: Use pet-safe scents. ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life![an array of home radon detectors, displayed on a white tabletop. [credit: pixabay.com, take action on radon]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/files/2024/01/2024_FCS_radonDetectorsArray_pixabayTakeActionOnRadonCROP1338x357TINY.png)
January is National Radon Action Month. It's a time to increase awareness of the dangers of radon gas and encourage homeowners to take proactive steps to safeguard their homes and loved ones. Radon is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management
Why Do We Have Restrictions? Water used for landscape irrigation poses a significant demand on Sarasota County's water supply. In fact, up to 50% of a household's water use can be attributed to the home's landscape irrigation system. In order ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Home Management, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Residents who receive their drinking water through a municipality enjoy peace of mind knowing that their potable water undergoes routine bacteriological testing behind-the-scenes. But how do you know if water from your private well is safe and ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Natural Resources, Water![a construction worker outside a home project. [credit: pixabay.com, leeroy agency]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/files/2022/10/2022_FCS_constructionWorker01_pixabayLEEROYAgency_CROP1338x357TINY.png)
In the wake of Hurricane Ian (or any similar disaster), if you're facing home or property repairs, now is the time to pull out that list of reliable contractors you prepared well in advance of the storm, as noted in our preparedness blog posts. If ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Work & Life