Tag: biological control

Where are my air potato beetles?

Posted: June 3, 2019

By 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 and Education Center,… Read More

Category: Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease

Tags: air potato, biological control

2019 Air Potato Challenge Day Events: Information and Registration

by Ken Gioeli

Posted: May 14, 2019

Air potato is one of Florida’s most problematic invasive plants. The air potato leaf beetle is a small but formidable enemy of this invasive plant. The insect is bright red, about the size of a pinky fingernail,… Read More

Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life

Tags: #UFBugs, #UFstory, biological control

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