Category: Agriculture

¿Ha oído hablar del avispón de patas amarillas? Lo que los propietarios de viviendas en Florida deben saber

by Sara MacDonald
September 9, 2026

Si disfruta pasar tiempo en su jardín, probablemente ha visto una buena cantidad de abejas, avispas y avispones. Pero ¿qué haría si encontrara un insecto que pareciera un avispón de patas amarillas? El avispón de patas amarillas (Vespa ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Invasive Species, NATURAL RESOURCES, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Florida Friendly Landscape, Invasive, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County, UFIFASEnEspañol

Have You Heard of the Yellow-Legged Hornet? What Florida Homeowners Need to Know

by Sara MacDonald
September 8, 2026

If you enjoy spending time in your garden, you have probably seen your share of bees, wasps and hornets. But what would you do if you spotted an insect that looked like a yellow-legged hornet? The yellow-legged hornet (Vespa velutina) is an ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Invasive Species, NATURAL RESOURCES, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Florida Friendly Landscape, MGV, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County

Piense antes de fumigar: Cómo usar el Manejo Integrado de Plagas en su paisaje de Florida

by Sara MacDonald
September 4, 2026

¿Vio un insecto en su planta? No lo fumigue todavía. Encontrar un insecto en su planta favorita puede ser preocupante. Quizás se pregunte: “¿Está dañando mi planta?” o “¿Cómo puedo eliminarlo?”. Antes de buscar un pesticida, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Espanol, Florida Friendly Landscape, MGV, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County

Millipedes: Preventing and Controlling these Fall Invaders

by Grantly Ricketts
September 4, 2026

During the fall season, you may notice a dark brown, worm-like creature about 1 to 1½ inches long crawling through the landscape and around your home. These creatures are millipedes. Although they are not insects, they can become a nuisance ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture, Turf
Tags: Millipedes

Preparing Your Landscape for a Hurricane

by Grantly Ricketts
September 3, 2026

Living in Florida has taught me to prepare my landscape for a hurricane at any time between June 1 and November 30, and I recommend that you do the same. Preparing your landscape for a hurricane does not begin with pruning trees; it begins with ... READ MORE

Category: Forests, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Tags: Hurricane And Landscape

Applying pre-emergence Herbicides

by Grantly Ricketts
September 3, 2026

A weed is a plant that grows where it is not wanted. Weeds compete with turfgrass for sunlight, water, and nutrients. Proper lawn care and maintenance are important factors in preventing weeds from becoming established and taking over a lawn. ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease
Tags: Pre-emergence

Un jardín que inspira: Karma Thomson y Florida-Friendly Landscaping™

by Sara MacDonald
August 27, 2026

Un jardín puede ser mucho más que una hermosa vista desde la calle. Puede conservar agua, apoyar la vida silvestre, proteger los recursos naturales de Florida e inspirar a toda una comunidad. UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County se enorgullece ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Recreation, UF/IFAS
Tags: Espanol, Florida Friendly Landscape, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County

Fall- A Time to Plant Trees

by Grantly Ricketts
August 26, 2026

Some landscapers believe that planting trees and shrubs in spring and early summer is the only ideal time. However, cool temperatures and adequate rainfall also make fall an excellent time for planting. Shrubs planted in spring and summer are ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture
Tags: Planting Trees

Eastern Lubber Grasshoppers

by Grantly Ricketts
August 26, 2026

It’s that time of year again: warmer weather, blooming plants, and swarms of tiny black lubber grasshoppers. On the UF/IFAS Extension nature trail in St. Lucie County, I spotted countless nymphs scattering through the plants. They may be small ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Tags: Lubber Grasshopper

One Yard Can Inspire a Community: Karma Thomson Earns Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Gold Recognition

by Sara MacDonald
August 26, 2026

A landscape can be more than a beautiful view from the street. It can conserve water, support wildlife, protect Florida’s natural resources, and inspire an entire community. UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County is proud to recognize Karma Thomson, ... READ MORE

Category: , Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Lawn, Recreation, UF/IFAS
Tags: Extension, Florida Friendly Landscape, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County

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