Frog Photo Credits: Ed Skvarch
Africanized Honey Bees
Africanized honey bees (AHB) have made their way into the state of Florida. AHBs breed and compete with the European strains of honey bees that normally inhabit our state. Because Florida's AHB population is increasing, it is important to become familiar with AHBs and their behavior. More...
Red Palm Mite
Red palm mite, Raoiella indica Hirst (Acari: Tenuipalpidae), is a pest of coconut, areca palm, and date palms and is probably widespread in tropical and subtropical regions throughout the Eastern Hemisphere. More...
Ficus Whitefly
Recently, a new pest was reported attacking ficus trees and hedges in Miami, Florida. This pest was identified as the fig whitefly, Singhiella simplex, and is a new US continental record. (English Version) ( Spanish Version)
Tropical Rose Hydrangea
The Tropical Rose Hydrangea is easy to grow and bloom. Its growth is moderate to slow. More...
Solutions for Your Life
UF/IFAS Extension launches an easy-to-use, comprehensive Web site, Solutions for Your Life. More...
Did You Know?
St. Lucie County was created in 1844 and was named after the Roman Catholic saint, Saint Lucie of Syracuse.
Ag tour 2008
See photos and recipes from this year's Ag tour. More....
