As Hurricane Michael was barreling through the Panhandle region, wasp populations were at their highest of the year. Winds and flooding destroyed many of the nests of paper wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets and now wasps may be aggressive ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS ExtensionMay 25 – 31, 2014 is National Hurricane Preparedness Week. This week is a good time to prepare your family, property, and pets for severe weather situations. The dangers of a hurricane are numerous: heavy rainfall, flooding, high winds, tornadoes, ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, WORK & LIFESeveral categories of tax reductions were adopted during the 2014 Legislative Session. Breaks will be applied to hurricane supplies starting May 31 and ending June 8. During this time, the following items are: A portable self-powered light ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Money Matters, WORK & LIFEBy Shelley Swenson Family and Consumer Sciences/ Expanded Food and Nutrition Program UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS TIPS Please consider doing one small thing TODAY that would better prepare you for the threat of ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, WORK & LIFE