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Asian Citrus Psyllid Biological Control Homeowner Access Event

by Ken Gioeli
June 21, 2024

The UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County, in conjunction with the Florida Department of Agriculture Division of Plant Industry, will be conducting the Asian Citrus Psyllid Biological Control Homeowner Access Event.  This event will take place ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, NATURAL RESOURCES, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #events, #Tamarixia, Biological Control, Citrus, Citrus Greening, Citrus Trees
Old World Climbing Fern

2024 Natural Areas Weed Management Pesticide Exam Training

by Ken Gioeli
December 6, 2023

Invasive plants are a costly problem in South Florida. This training course is designed to teach participants about invasive plant management, regulatory responsibilities, integrated pest management plans and herbicide technologies. The Ch. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, NATURAL RESOURCES, Pests & Disease
Tags: #landscape, #Plants, Air Potato, Invasive, Invasive Species
Spanish Needle and Butterfly

Spotlight on Florida Master Naturalist Craig Weyandt, Superintendent-The Moorings at Hawks Nest Golf Course

by Ken Gioeli
October 7, 2022

The mission of the Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) is to promote awareness, understanding, and respect of Florida’s natural world among Florida’s citizens and visitors. We’re highlighting graduates of the Florida Master Naturalist ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Home Landscapes, Lawn, NATURAL RESOURCES, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: #pesticide, #wildlife, Fertilizer, Golf, Master Naturalist
Snake

Snakes and Lizards of the FL Treasure Coast – Presentation February 9, 2022

by Ken Gioeli
November 16, 2021

The UF/IFAS Extension St Lucie County in conjunction with the St. Lucie County Libraries Paula Lewis Branch will be conducting a lunch and learn presentation entitled “Snakes and Lizards of the Florida Treasure Coast” on February 9, 2022 ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Events, Home Landscapes, Livestock, NATURAL RESOURCES, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Agama, Anole, Coral Snake, Iguana, Rattlesnake, Reptile, Snakes, Tegu
atala butterfly

Florida Atala Butterflies Back from the Brink?

by Ken Gioeli
May 25, 2021

The Florida atala butterfly (Eumaeus atala Poey) is a rare hairstreak butterfly characterized by satiny black wings featuring an iridescent turquois shimmer. It was thought to be extinct due to overharvest of its host plant, Zamia integrifolia ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, NATURAL RESOURCES, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: #UFBugs, Atala, Butterfly
atala butterfly

Florida Atala Butterflies Back from the Brink?

by Ken Gioeli
May 25, 2021

The Florida atala butterfly (Eumaeus atala Poey) is a rare hairstreak butterfly characterized by satiny black wings featuring an iridescent turquois shimmer. It was thought to be extinct due to overharvest of its host plant, Zamia integrifolia ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, NATURAL RESOURCES, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: #UFBugs, Atala, Butterfly

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