As an Extension Educator with the UF/IFAS Extension, clients told me many times that the applied pesticides do not work against the targeted pest anymore. In most cases the pesticide applicators blame pesticide failures on the manufacturer. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf
The UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County is producing educational information about nonnative Peters's rock agama that are becoming increasingly visible on the Treasure Coast. You can view the TV show that was produced on the topic courtesy of ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, NATURAL RESOURCES, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Wildlife, Work & Life
What can you do to prevent mosquitoes from inhabiting your bromeliad plants? The information below is courtesy of Dr. Roxanne Connelly formerly with the UF/IFAS Florida Medical Entomology Lab and currently with CDC. There are several options: ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Disaster Preparation, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, NATURAL RESOURCES, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Work & Life
Research and extension faculty with UF/IFAS have reached successful completion of the five-year Air Potato Biological Control Extension Program. UF/IFAS project partners are: Dr. Carey Minteer (lead) with the Indian River Research and Education ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, NATURAL RESOURCES, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
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
Learn about efforts to manage invasive Brazilian peppertree using biological control agents. READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, NATURAL RESOURCES, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
A UF/IFAS publication is available showcasing biological control success stories in Florida. UF/IFAS Research and Extension specialists are addressing the invasive plant and insect problem in Florida. These experts develop integrated pest management ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Lawn, NATURAL RESOURCES, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Work & Life
In June 2019, Extension Agent Ken Gioeli with the UF/ IFAS St Lucie County Extension conducted the Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) Conservation Science advanced special topics course. This course was designed to educate people in the ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Livestock, NATURAL RESOURCES, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, WildlifeBy Dr. Christopher Kerr1 and Dr. Carey Minteer2 1: Division of Plant Industry, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Gainesville FL 2: University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Indian Rover Research ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, NATURAL RESOURCES, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
The UF / IFAS - St. Lucie County Extension requests homeowners to join hands in fighting against the destructive citrus disease, huanglongbing (HLB), or better known as citrus greening. We are coordinating with the Florida Department of Agriculture ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease