by external | Jul 31, 2020
Source: FDACS News Release July 28, 2020 The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is continuing to warn Floridians about unsolicited packages of seeds received through the mail. The seed packets, which may arrive unexpectedly in packages...
by Zane Grabau | Jul 24, 2020
Reniform nematode is a major pest of cotton. Unlike many other nematodes, it causes problems in a range of soils, including those with lower sand content. Management of this nematode currently relies on nematicide application and crop rotation. Fortunately, resistant...
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 external | Jul 24, 2020
Source: Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services News Release – Nine Florida Cases of EEE in Florida Horses The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is encouraging Florida’s horse community to be vigilant of Eastern...
by Xavier Martini | Jul 17, 2020
Dr. Xavier Martini, UF/IFAS Entomologist and Nicholas Johnston, PhD student, UF Department of Entomology Soon, vegetable growers from North Florida will transplant tomatoes and cucurbits for the fall season. The most feared pest during this season is the sweet potato...
