Category: Invasive Species

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

Agama and Basilisk Photos at Gordy Road Preserve

by Ken Gioeli
June 13, 2024

Some nonnative reptile species found in Florida are fast and flee quickly from people with cameras. Its recommended that nonnative reptiles be reported using ivegot1 or Eddmaps. Capturing photos and videos can be tricky and often need telephoto ... READ MORE

Category: , Conservation, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, NATURAL RESOURCES, Wildlife
Tags: #rain, Agama, Basilisk, Gioeli, Gordy, Reptile, St Lucie County, St. Lucie

Florida Master Naturalist Coastal Shoreline Restoration Course

by Ken Gioeli
March 29, 2024

The UF/ IFAS St Lucie, Martin, and Escambia County Extension offices are pleased to announce the upcoming Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) Coastal Shoreline Restoration course. This FMNP course is a 24-hour educational program designed ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, NATURAL RESOURCES, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Coastal Shoreline Restoration, Florida Master Naturalist, Florida Master Naturalist Program, Jensen Beach, Marine, Master Naturalist

2024 Master Naturalist Conservation Science Bioblitzes

by Ken Gioeli
January 23, 2024

Florida Master Naturalist students participating in the 2024 Conservation Science course taught by Extension Agents Ken Gioeli and Andrea Lazzari are bioblitzing. This list is a living document and will be updated throughout January and February ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, NATURAL RESOURCES, Wildlife

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

2024 UF DeLuca Preserve Bioblitz – March 1st

by Ken Gioeli
November 28, 2023

Calling all interested biologists, Master Gardener Volunteers, Master Naturalists and interested members of the public with experience identifying Florida’s plants and animals! Do you want to learn about Florida’s plants and wildlife ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Forests, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Livestock, NATURAL RESOURCES, Water, Wildlife
Tags: #butterflies, #nativeplants, #palms, #Plants

Invasive Tegu at the 4-H Farm

by Ken Gioeli
August 22, 2023

When I'm involved, there is no typical day at the farm...and that goes for the invasive tegu at the 4-H Farm. I've known for a while there was a problem with invasive Argentinian black and white tegu in the agricultural areas in western ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Farm Management, Invasive Species, Livestock, NATURAL RESOURCES, Pests & Disease
Tags: Argentinian Black And White Tegu, Invasive Reptile, Tegu

Spotlight on Florida Master Naturalist Stephanie Santiago

by Ken Gioeli
August 3, 2023

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: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, NATURAL RESOURCES, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Conservation, Fort Pierce, Gioeli, Master Naturalist, Port St Lucie, Saint Lucie, Sea Turtle, St. Lucie

2023 Bicycle Iguana-thon at Savannas Recreation Area

by Ken Gioeli
June 20, 2023

The UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County, in conjunction with St. Lucie County Parks and Recreation Department, will be conducted the Bicycle Iguana-thon at Savannas Recreation Area. Participants will ride along the paved trail on the lookout ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, NATURAL RESOURCES, Wildlife
Tags: #wildlife, Agama, Alligator, Anole, Iguana

Mosquitoes, Open Containers, and Rain … Oh My!

by Ken Gioeli
June 2, 2023

UF/IFAS Mosquito Experts I recently had the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues at the UF/IFAS Florida Medical Entomology Lab (FMEL) in Vero Beach, FL. FMEL Assistant Professors Dr. Eva Buckner, Dr. Yoosook Lee, and Dr. Lawrence Reeves ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, NATURAL RESOURCES
Tags: #rain, Aedes, Buckner, Deet, Gioeli, Mosquito, Tires, Yoosook

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