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UF/IFAS scientists seek to lure mosquitoes, build better surveillance system...
Yoosook Lee sets up a new trap for the latest experiment designed to lure invasive and native mosquitoes through certain scents. Mosquitoes’ sense of smell tells them when humans and wildlife are in...
View ArticleWeed of the Month: Dollarweed
Dollarweed is a very common perennial weed that also goes by the name pennywort. As the name implies, it it about the size of a silver dollar. It also looks just like a mini lily pad – which is...
View ArticleFall Lawn Care
October marks the end of most fertilizer restrictions in the Tampa Bay area. Most “summer bans” restrict the application of nitrogen and phosphorous from June 1st through September 30 during the rainy...
View ArticleLimited Commercial Landscape Maintenance Class and Exam
Friday, October 27th is our Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance Exam Preparation Class to be taught in Spanish. The class will be at the North Fort Myers Recreation Center. Click on the link below...
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Fall Lawn Care & October Plant Clinic
If your lawn has a history of winter annual weeds such as henbit, wild geranium, annual bluegrass, chickweed and lawn burweed, you can apply a preemergence herbicide to prevent these weeds from...
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Beekeeping Management Calendar: November
Recommendations for your apiary in November: This beekeeping calendar is a tool for all beekeepers in Florida, small scale to commercial operations. This calendar is meant to be a reference point for...
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Palmetto Weevils in Landscape Palms
Weevils are a family of beetles that have their mandibles (mouths) at the end of a very long snout-like projection. Palmetto weevil (Rhynchophorus cruentatus) is the largest North American weevil and...
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November 2023 First Friday with Florida First Detector
Recap of November 2023 First Friday with Florida First Detector In November, we looked at some more Hemipteran pests and focused on invasive whiteflies, aphids, psyllids, and more. These insects all...
View ArticleNew pest management hub will address Florida’s buggiest problems
November 14, 2023 — The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) will create a new network focused on finding novel ways to manage bugs and pests in homes and...
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Gardening by the Sea: Tips and Tricks
When it comes to gardening, few settings are as enchanting as the coastal landscape. The sound of waves crashing in the background, the soft sea breeze, and the unique flora and fauna make beachside...
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Residential Plant Clinics around Orange County
Whether you’re an avid backyard gardener or just starting your houseplant collection, our Master Gardener Volunteers are here to answer your plant questions! Find the closest Plant Clinic to you. With...
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There’s a Party Going On in That Soil!
Soil is not dirt. There’s a lot of talk these days about the microbiome, beneficial bacteria, soil food web and other names for the often invisible life in the soil. Many people don’t realize that the...
View Article2024 MGV Landscape Matters Programs
Landscape Matters: Old World Roses When: January 10, 2024; 10am – 11am Where: Online or In-Person, 25 N 4th Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Registration Link:...
View ArticleDecember 2023 First Friday with Florida First Detector
Recap of December 2023 First Friday with Florida First Detector In this month’s webinar, we focused on Hymenoptera, an order of insects that includes wasps, bees, ants, hornets and more. Hymenoptera is...
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Controlling “Florida Snow” in St. Augustinegrass Lawns
“Florida Snow” The weed now commonly called “Florida snow” is Richardia grandiflora, a creeping perennial that reproduces by seeds and stem fragments. There are three other Richardias, or pusleys,...
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Expertos de UF/IFAS explican cómo evitar que las chinches de cama sean sus...
Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. Con la reciente cobertura de los medios de comunicación sobre la afectación de...
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Pasos y Métodos del Manejo Integrado de Plagas (MIP)
El clima en Florida es adecuado para que muchos organismos prosperen. Desafortunadamente, esto también incluye muchas especies de plagas que pueden dañar los cultivos y las plantas ornamentales. Una...
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Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Steps and Methods
The weather in Florida is adequate for many organisms to thrive. Unfortunately, this also includes many pest species that can harm crops and Ornamental plants. A pest can be any insect, mite, weed,...
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Welcome Our New Chemicals in the Environment Agent
At UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County, we often get questions about insect identification, treatment strategies, mosquito control, opportunities to protect and support pollinators, and how to apply best...
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