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March 11, 2024

More than just a nuisance: Why we should invest in managing mosquito populations

The cool weather we are enjoying will be gone before you know it. Accompanying the warm weather comes the buzzing and biting of mosquitoes. Florida’s warm, humid climate provides a breeding haven for mosquitoes, making them a constant nuisance and potential health threat. It is important to note that these flying ectoparasites are responsible for over…

March 8, 2024

Leap into Learning: Flea Beetles

The enlarged femora of an alligatorweed flea beetle (Agasicles hygrophila) (Credit: Rodrigo Diaz, University of Florida, Bugwood.org)The daytime call of birdsong heralds our gentle transition into the spring season. Light rainstorms ensure that our soils are saturated and that our plants are nourished. The sun’s rays work in tandem to encourage the emergence of fresh, lush,…

March 8, 2024

Unlocking the heat in mosquito modeling: Exploring disease transmission under climate change

Matthew Thomas, a UF/IFAS professor and UF/IFAS Invasive Science Research Institute (ISRI) director.Thermal adaptation is the ability for organisms to adjust their life history traits as the temperature changes. In the case of mosquitoes, these traits can determine their risk of transmitting mosquito-borne diseases and how this risk might change in the future as they…

March 7, 2024

No Mow March | Duval County Bees Thank You!

© Tonya Ashworth, Extension Agent, Duval CountyConsider No Mow March Spring will be upon us before you know it, and with it will come of flurry of growth and activity in our gardens. Our native bees who are responsible for a large portion of pollination duties will emerge and start looking for flowers to…

March 7, 2024

Why are plants important to aquatic ecosystems?

Duck potato (Sagittaria lancifolia) is one of Florida’s many native aquatic plants. As Floridians, we love our freshwater resources. Did you know Florida has over 1 million acres of freshwater? That’s about the size of Rhode Island! Many of our fondest memories are of boating, fishing, or water skiing in freshwater systems across the state. Other…

March 6, 2024

Learn to worm compost

Composting with worms – also known as “vermicomposting” – is the process of using worms to produce rich compost from kitchen wastes. One pound of worms can turn 65 pounds of garbage into garden compost in 100 days. It is the way to go if you live in an apartment or if you generate mostly…

March 6, 2024

Vegetable Gardening in Central Florida

For a deep dive into Vegetable Gardening in Central Florida, watch our YouTube of the webinar recording. If you are getting started with growing your own vegetables in Florida, choose a site that is full sun with access to water. Gardens can be grown in a variety of types of garden beds including in-ground, raised…

March 5, 2024

Preserving Strawberries: A Guide to Freezing

As we relish the flavors of locally grown strawberries, their sweet aroma and vibrant hues evoke the essence of sunshine captured in each bite. In the wake of Valentine’s Day, where strawberries often take center stage, let’s dive into the art of preserving these delicate berries, exploring freezing techniques that can be enjoyed long after…

March 5, 2024

Members of UF/IFAS department of soil, water, and ecosystem sciences contribute to book on sandy soils

Anyone working the land in Florida is aware just how sandy the soil is throughout the panhandle and peninsula. Even the official state soil is Myakka fine sand. So, it is not surprising the first book solely focused on sandy soils includes authors from the UF/IFAS department of soil, water, and ecosystem sciences (SWES). With their keen knowledge…

March 4, 2024

March 2024 First Friday with Florida First Detector

Recap of March 2024 First Friday with Florida First Detector Fruit crops are very important for Florida’s agriculture industry. The state is a top producer for many tree fruits, berries, and melons. Despite challenges associated with citrus greening in Florida, citrus still remains one of Florida’s most important crops. In this month’s First Friday, we…

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