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rust mite seen under microscopic magnification

One small mite; one giant problem

by Marguerite Beckford
May 1, 2020

A really tiny mite—almost imperceptible to the naked eye—can cause giant problems in the plant world. Eriophyid mites are less than 1 mm in length, which makes them difficult to see. Yet, one female mite can lay up to 800 eggs, which ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Tags: FFL, Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Landscape, Landscaping, Pgm_HortComm

Industry updates for landscape and nursery professionals – April 2020

by Marguerite Beckford
April 6, 2020

Business 'Unusual' Although it is certainly a challenge to maintain some semblance of normalcy as we continue to navigate the CDC COVID-19 safety guidelines, the UF/IFAS commitment to providing support for our clientele remains unchanged. Below ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf
Tags: Extension, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Landscape, Landscaping, Lawn, Pgm_HortComm
volunteer of the month (white background)

Growing the Master Gardener program

by kgeis
March 6, 2020

UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County thanks the first volunteer of the month for 2020 and selects Deborah Morgan for January. Deborah is a graduate of the Sarasota County Master Gardener Volunteer program in 2018 and has been an excellent representative ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn
Tags: Extension, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Landscape, Landscaping, Pgm_Admin, Volunteer, Volunteer Of The Month
Poinsettias grow in a greenhouse at Gulf Coast Research and Education Center in Bradenton

A curfew for poinsettias!

by Marguerite Beckford
November 13, 2019

Let's talk poinsettias: most people either love them or hate them - there is little middle ground. Many people love their cheery colors, while many others hate that the plants can be temperamental, dropping all their leaves if given too much ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Extension, Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Garden, Horticulture, Pgm_HortComm, Poinsettias

Flying insects that want to suck your blood-Halloween Edition Part 1

by Carol Wyatt-Evens
October 31, 2019

Of the one million identified insect species worldwide, less than 1% are considered true pests. Those pest insects are either harmful to us, to our food crops, or to our homes. They can also cause aesthetic damage. To break it down further, ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Environment, Extension, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Insect, Insects, Land Insects, Landscape Insects, Mosquito, Mosquitoes, Nature, Pgm_Chemicals
a collection of twospotted mites on a green background. twospotted mites are a major pest on more than 200 species of plants

Controlling insects naturally

by Carol Wyatt-Evens
September 12, 2019

Summer is the season… for checking landscape plants for insects before they devour your plants with their ravenous appetite. Conservative estimates state there are over 12,000 species of insects in Florida, so it’s no wonder your hibiscus ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Environment, Extension, Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Insect, Insects, Land Insects, Landscape, Landscape Insects, Nature, Pgm_Chemicals

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