UF/IFAS
Extension St. Lucie County

Tag: invasive

Old World Climbing Fern

2024 Natural Areas Weed Management Pesticide Exam Training


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
Earleaf Acacia

My Internship Shadowing Experience: Working with Invasive Earleaf Acacia and a Potential Biocontrol Method


June 1, 2022

My background My name is Sean M. and I was born and raised in coastal SE Florida. I am currently a senior at the University of Florida studying Forest Resources and Conservation with a specialization in Protected Areas Management. I was informed ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Biological Control, Earleaf Acacia, Internship, Invasive
Brazilian Peppertree

1st Annual Brazilian Peppertree Berry Busting Day – December 15th in Fort Pierce


November 24, 2021

1st Annual Brazilian Peppertree Berry Busting Day!!! The Minteer Lab at the UF/IFAS Indian River Research and Education Center in Fort Pierce needs your help! On December 15th from 8:30 AM – 1 PM, they need help collecting Brazilian Peppertree ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Biological Control, Brazilian Pepper, Brazilian Peppertree, Fort Pierce, Invasive
Brazilian Peppertree

Brazilian Peppertree Biological Control UF/IFAS Extension Team Successfully Adapts to COVID-19 ”New Normal”


March 31, 2021

Thank you to the project collaborators and students who made our Brazilian peppertree biological control extension program a success. The UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County, the UF/IFAS Indian River Research and Education Center and partners ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, NATURAL RESOURCES
Tags: #GatorDay, Biological Control, Brazilian Peppertree, Invasive, Thrips