Category: Invasive Species

Pickerelweed… Friend of Foe?

by Courtney Darling
March 23, 2021

I often get calls on how to control pickerelweed. Although this beautiful aquatic plant is a Florida native, it can spread prolifically leaving pond owners with the assumption that it's an invasive weed. Invasive plants are non-native species ... READ MORE

Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: #nativeplants, Natural Resources, Pickerelweed, Pond Plants, Ponds, Topic Tuesday, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Suwannee County

Weed of the Week- Perilla Mint

by Jane Cant
May 21, 2018

Perilla Mint, Perilla frutescens Perilla Mint is an escaped ornamental summer annual that grows in shaded areas up to a height of 2 feet. Leaves are simple and opposite, and can have a purple-green tint. All parts of the plant are toxic to ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Invasive Species, Livestock, Pests & Disease
Tags: Brent Sellers, Invasive Plants, Kalyn Waters, NFLAG, Perilla Mint, Toxic Plants, Weed Of The Week

Weed of the Week- Chinese Tallow

by Jane Cant
January 29, 2018

Chinese Tallow Chinese tallow is an invasive plant originally introduced in Florida as a landscape plant. It is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 30 feet tall and is found in almost every county in Florida. Seed is transported by bird ... READ MORE

Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease
Tags: Agriculture, Brent Sellers, Kalyn Waters, NFLAG, Pasture Management, Weed Management, Weeds

Yellow Ant- A Newly Discovered Invasive Insect

by Jane Cant
December 18, 2017

Plagiolepsis alluaudi- the Yellow Ant A new species of ant was recently spotted in Fort Lauderdale scurrying around the Riverland neighborhood. The yellow ant, Plagiolepsis alluaudi, is native to Madagascar but has already established invasive ... READ MORE

Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources
Tags: Ants, Invasive Species, Yello Ant

Venomous Spiders to Watch Out for

by Carolyn Saft
November 2, 2017

Florida has two main types of venomous spiders to be wary of. Keep an eye out for widow spiders and recluse spiders. Most other spiders like jumping and banana spiders help keep insect populations down, Widow Spiders are Venomous Spiders Three ... READ MORE

Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources
Tags: Black Widow Spider, Brown Recluse Spider, Venomous Spiders

Weed of the Week- Tropical Soda Apple

by Jane Cant
August 28, 2017

Tropical Soda Apple is a common weed found throughout Florida and can be a serious problem in perennial pastures. READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease
Tags: Agriculture, Brent Sellers, Kalyn Waters, NFLAG, Suwannee County, Suwannee County Extension, Weeds

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