by Matt Lollar | May 13, 2022
The weather in Florida doesn’t resemble that of the Mediterranean. Our hot and humid climate is unpredictable. One day we might be dry and in the 70s. The next we might be hot and humid with afternoon showers. Of all things I could think of growing, olives...
by Matt Lollar | Jul 24, 2020
There are many species of clearwing moths that affect various fruit and ornamental trees. The most common species in the southeast is the peachtree borer. However, another species of clearwing moth causes damage to olive trees. The larval stage of these species...
by Peter C. Andersen | Oct 14, 2016
There is substantial interest in growing olives (Olea europaea) in northern Florida and southern Georgia. Thus far, olives have been relatively pest free, and appear to be a sustainable crop for this region. Olives are native to the Mediterranean region, can live...
by Russ Mizell | Oct 14, 2016
Russ Mizell, Peter Andersen and Jennifer Gillett-Kaufman Olives, Olea europaea, are a newly-developing crop in Florida, but much still remains to be learned of the potential pests. Olives are best adapted to dry Mediterranean climates with some winter chilling....
