Fall Armyworms Already Active in Adjacent States

Fall Armyworms have been reported in adjacent state’s hayfields.  Several counties in the black-belt of south Alabama, south Georgia, and the coastal bend of Texas have all seen activity in Spring 2012. Reports from east Texas indicate the worms are out in unusually...

The How and Why of Herbicide Incorporation

Dr. Jason Ferrell, Extension Weed Specialist  jferrell@ufl.edu Preemergence herbicides are a powerful way to prevent weed infestations before they start. In our current climate of glyphosate and ALS-resistant weeds, a good preemergence program is more valuable than...

Camphor Shot Borers Show Up In North Florida

  When a Jefferson County Master Gardener displayed a plastic 2.5 gallon gasoline container peppered with round holes, it initially was a mystery. But the black spots turned out to be invasive beetles, Camphor Shot Borer beetles to be exact. Additional reports...