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Introduced species that cause harm to ecosystems, economies, or human health represent a serious threat in Florida and around the world. One example of such a ...
Discusses the common causes, and some solutions, of oak tree maladies and death in Florida
Describes the Anthracnose fungus of Acacia trees in Florida and its prevention and management.
Describes the characteristics and life cycle of Puccinia sparganioides, the fungus responsible for Ash rust, and its prevention and management.
Profiles Cercosporidium Blight and the conifer trees it affects
describes and details the Needle casts that plague Florida's pine trees
Describes the Needlecast fungi affecting Florida pines
Describes the needle necrosis of Norfolk Island pines, caused by the Collectotrichum derridis fungus (with supplementary pictures)
Describes the biology, management and prevention (with supplementing pictures) of fungi in the genus Coleosporium, responsible for needle rusts.
With a crop value of $597 million in 2006/07, citrus is the most important horticultural crop grown in Florida. The 2.4 million tons of annual citrus ...
Details the usefulness of freeze-hardy rootstocks in citrus growing.
More than nearly any other factor, freezes have caused some of the most dramatic changes in fruit supply, availability, and price. Thus, any method that ...
Details how to best avoid and lessen water contamination due to pesticide use
In 2005 we conducted a survey in cooperation with Gulf Citrus Growers Association (GCGA) and FDACS to quantify the current level of BMP implementation and to ...
Details basic outdoor burning laws to help prevent forest fire
discusses what constitutes 'forest health' and the application of this term to Florida's forests
This paper addresses the generic question of whether a crop should be harvested after sustaining significant loss. This paper provides a citrus grower with a ...
This handbook shows how to recognize various stages of SPB attack, how to decide if control is needed, and how to mark buffer strips for control crews.
This guide provides basic information needed to help you become technically proficient in the proper use of prescribed fire. A glossary toward the end of this ...
Anthracnose is a name for a group of diseases caused by several closely related fungi that attack many of our finest shade trees. This publication describes ...
This publication discusses the Anthracnose disease, its victims, symptoms, and damage.
Proper use of pesticides is essential for your safety and for that of the environment. And, pesticides must be properly used to be effective.
Along with assessing structural damage to property caused by a storm or flood, property owners may need to calculate the financial loss represented by damage ...
Fire has been a frequent visitor to Florida's forests for thousands of years. During spring and fall dry seasons, and even during periods of summer rain, fires ...
This guide is divided into two sections. The first section presents information on pest biology, damage, cultural controls, and special application ...
The redbay ambrosia beetle and its fungal symbiont, Rafaelea sp., are new introductions to the southeastern United States responsible for the wilt of mature ...
The black turpentine beetle is an insect that lives in the inner bark of pine trees. Removal of the outer bark will reveal a vertical gallery or tunnel up to ...
Brown blood disease occurs in fish when water contains high nitrite concentrations. Nitrite enters the bloodstream through the gills and turns the blood to a ...
This article is a fantastic guide for using hand-held backpack sprayers whics are inexpensive tools used to apply pesticides on small acreage.
Chain saws can be great laborsaving tools. But if not operated properly and with respect, they can quickly cause severe injury and death. This publication ...
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