by Judy Biss | Jul 18, 2014
Chikungunya is a viral disease transmitted to humans by mosquitoes. It is also called “contorted fever” or “that which bends up.” The virus is cycled between mosquitoes and humans, and there is no vaccine against Chikungunya virus. Two species of mosquitoes can...
by Les Harrison | Jun 20, 2014
The first occurrence of the mosquito-borne tropical disease chikungunya has occurred in north Florida. Two cases have been reported, in Leon County, from residents who recently visited Haiti. This virus originated in sub-Saharan Africa and the southeastern quarter of...
by Shep Eubanks | Apr 4, 2014
Every year beginning in mid-March to early-April, Extension Agents begin to receive inquiries about managing carpenter bees which are attacking barns, eaves, rafters, and other wooden structures. The bee most commonly responsible for economic damages is typically the...
by Josh Thompson | Mar 14, 2014
This season, clover has had some tough weather conditions to overcome, including heavy rains during planting time and lower temperatures which has reduced growth. However, at least one field of clover has experienced an exceptional amount of pressure from a very rare...
by jferrell | Dec 13, 2013
Dr. Jay Ferrell, UF/IFAS Extension Weed Specialist & Dr. Brent Sellers, UF/IFAS Extension Weed Specialist Many cattle producers plant temporary grazing areas with ryegrass, wheat, oats, or other small grain varieties since summer pastures are now dormant. A...
by Blake Thaxton | Nov 22, 2013
Blake Thaxton & Mary Derrick, UF/IFAS Extension – Santa Rosa Co. Mikaela Anderson, FDACS Division of Plant Inspection Citrus canker is a serious disease of citrus trees that was recently confirmed for the first time in southern Santa Rosa County. Canker is...
