Squash Bugs – Always a Problem in Cucurbits

Squash Bugs – Always a Problem in Cucurbits

Life Cycle The squash bug, Anasa tristis, is a common insect pest of squash and other cucurbits.  Squash bugs have a six to eight week life cycle, and can have up to three generations per year in Florida.  They generally lay their eggs on the lower surface of leaves,...
Planning a Pine Plantation for Wildlife and More

Planning a Pine Plantation for Wildlife and More

Do you have a management plan for your pine plantation? If not, the benefits of wildlife are definitely worth considering as you plan. Benefits from wildlife can include better hunting, hiking, bird watching and photography opportunities. In some scenarios, wildlife...
Snails Causing Issues in Panhandle Citrus Groves

Snails Causing Issues in Panhandle Citrus Groves

– In recent years, snails have become a burden in the Panhandle, particularly for row crops such as corn, cotton, soybeans, and peanuts. Snails haven’t appeared to cause damage to plants, but have mainly been a problem at harvest time due to the sheer numbers of...