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The rain has Lovebugs missing this year

by Les Harrison
August 23, 2018

By Les Harrison Lovebugs Not Leaving Its Mark The pace of life and the unending supply of distractions in 2018 keep most resident’s thoughts occupied with too many diversions. The student’s recent return to school, the elections, the ... READ MORE

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Barn Bugs

by Les Harrison
August 17, 2018

By: Les Harrison Destructive Barn Bugs By August’s languid days, farmers and farm workers in north Florida have done battle with an almost endless array of destructive barn bugs in fields and pastures. Thrips, aphids, mites, nematodes and ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Livestock, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
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Mosquitoes Call Florida Home

by Les Harrison
August 10, 2018

By, Les Harrison Mosquitoes Thrive The good news is the rains have been consistent during the summer of 2018. There is plenty of water for north Florida’s lawns, gardens, ponds, swamps and the aquifer. Citizens who are dependent upon a ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, HOME LANDSCAPES, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
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Lubber Grasshoppers Go By Other Aliases

by Les Harrison
August 6, 2018

By, Les Harrison Lubbers, Who? Having an alias can be a handy tool, especially if one’s deeds are perceived as less than honorable. Lubbers are guilty of the nom-de-crime permits the holder to wantonly commit all sorts of offences while ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching,
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Thread-Waisted Wasp

by Les Harrison
July 20, 2018

Saints and Sinners The generalized reputation of any group is always suspect because the actions of a few members can tint or taint the collective perception of all members. Any assemblage has its saints and sinners, but most of those ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, HOME LANDSCAPES, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, , Wildlife
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AFTER HEAVY RAINS, MOSQUITOES BECOME AN ISSUE

by Les Harrison
June 12, 2018

Mosquito Season With the liquid contribution of sub-tropical storm Alberto rains has been frequent and copious in nature. There is plenty of water for north Florida’s lawns, gardens, ponds, pastures, swamps and the aquifer to create the ... READ MORE

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Assassin Bug

by Les Harrison
May 24, 2018

The untamed residents of North Florida The growing season is underway with plenty of moisture recently and the acceptable temperature range. Home gardens are delivering quite the bounty for those who have made the effort to cultivate their ... READ MORE

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Honeybees: Historic Pollinators

by Les Harrison
April 26, 2018

Article and Audio Introduction by Les Harrison The world of social media is always abuzz with a variety of topics. This time of year there are many postings on the nearly endless list of blooming flower which are brightening the landscapes ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Lawn, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Wildlife
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Sweat Bees Are Pollinators With Panache

by Les Harrison
March 15, 2018

Higher Temperatures Have Reactivated The Insect Population Recent frigid temperatures aside, spring 2018 officially starts in less than a week. While it is not the coldest approach to the spring equinox, it is certainly in the top five in recent ... READ MORE

Category: Lawn, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Bugs, Florida Panhandle, Insects, Les Harrison, North Florida, Pollinator, Spring Time, Sweat Bees, UF/IFAS, Wakulla, Wakulla Agriculture, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension

Native Wildflowers Account For Our Fall Color

by Les Harrison
October 12, 2017

By Les Harrison Wakulla County Extension Director Wakulla County has many natural wonders which encompass all 12 months of the year. The woodlands, the springs, and the coast all rate highly with anyone who has an appreciation for outdoor ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES
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