Frog Photo Credits: Ed Skvarch
Which Pesticide License Do You Need?
The laws can be somewhat complex and vague at times. The following questions and answers are intended to help potential applicators determine specifically which certification they require. More...
Virgin Tree
The virgin tree, or less often called a tropical dogwood, is increasingly popular for the showy color it exhibits during much of the year in South Florida.. More...
Tips for Driving Down the Cost of Driving
Have you promised yourself in the past that you'll drive less? Turns out we're burning 1.4% more gas than at this time last year, even though gas costs more. 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)
Solutions for Your Life
UF/IFAS Extension launches an easy-to-use, comprehensive Web site, Solutions for Your Life. More...
IFAS Calendar
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....