| Directory: | Science / Agriculture / Field_Crops / Grassland,_Hay_and_Forage |
| Title: | Biological Control of Pasture Mole Crickets with Nematodes |
| Description: | Mole crickets can cause serious damage to pastures. This article explains how they can be controlled by the use of the insecticidal nematode, Steinernema scapterisci. |
| Location: | http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN123 |
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| Directory: | Science / Agriculture / Field_Crops / Grassland,_Hay_and_Forage |
| Title: | Timing the Application of Beneficial Nematodes to Mole Cricket Activity on Pasture to Optimize Control |
| Description: | Describes the way in which the insecticidal nematode, Steinernema scapterisci, invades its host and considers the timing of application relative to mole cricket activity. |
| Location: | http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN413 |
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| Directory: | Science / Agriculture / Forestry / Academic_Departments |
| Title: | School of Forest Resources and Conservation |
| Description: | A department of the University of Florida. |
| Location: | http://www.sfrc.ufl.edu/ |
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| Directory: | Science / Agriculture / Forestry / Research_Centers |
| Title: | Cooperative Forest Genetics Research Project - University of Florida |
| Description: | Develops genetically-improved varieties of southern pines for the reforestation of harvested timberlands in the lower coastal plain of the southern United States. Provides technical assistance, research support and educational resources. |
| Location: | http://www.sfrc.ufl.edu/CFGRP/ourweb.html |
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| Directory: | Science / Agriculture / Forestry / Silviculture |
| Title: | Restoring Trees after a Hurricane |
| Description: | Information on this process, typically requiring one or more prunings to develop a strong tree structure. |
| Location: | http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/EP/EP30000.pdf |
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| Directory: | Science / Agriculture / Horticulture / Fruits |
| Title: | New Plants for Florida: Blueberry |
| Description: | Information on the achievements made by scientists at the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station resulting in the development of disease-resistant varieties and the improvement of fruit quality. |
| Location: | http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG206 |
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| Directory: | Science / Agriculture / Horticulture / Fruits |
| Title: | New Plants for Florida: Tropical Fruit |
| Description: | Information on the achievements made by scientists at the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station resulting in the development of disease-resistant varieties and the improvement of fruit quality. |
| Location: | http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG210 |
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| Directory: | Science / Agriculture / Horticulture / Fruits |
| Title: | Aceria guerreronis |
| Description: | Provides photographs and a description of the coconut mite, with information on its distribution, life history, ecology, hosts, damage, economic importance and management. |
| Location: | http://creatures.ifas.ufl.edu/orn/palms/Aceria_guerreronis.htm |
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| Directory: | Science / Agriculture / Horticulture / Fruits / Citrus_Fruits |
| Title: | Citrus Horticulture Program at SWFREC |
| Description: | We serve the extension and applied research needs for 179,093 acres of commercial plantings in the Southwest Florida Gulf Coast region. |
| Location: | http://www.imok.ufl.edu/citrus/ |
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| Directory: | Science / Agriculture / Horticulture / Fruits / Citrus_Fruits |
| Title: | Citrus Varieties and Rootstocks |
| Description: | Species descriptions and cultivation practices. |
| Location: | http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/TOPIC_Citrus |
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| Directory: | Science / Agriculture / Horticulture / Fruits / Citrus_Fruits |
| Title: | Citrus Research & Education Center |
| Description: | University of Florida research, teaching and extension center devoted to citrus, addressing issues in horticulture, pests and diseases, and processing technology. Information about departments and facilities, list of publications. |
| Location: | http://www.lal.ufl.edu/ |
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| Directory: | Science / Agriculture / Horticulture / Fruits / Citrus_Fruits |
| Title: | Vines in Florida Citrus |
| Description: | Article with photographs on the vine weeds that can be found in Florida citrus groves and how to control them. |
| Location: | http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HS318 |
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| Directory: | Science / Agriculture / Horticulture / Fruits / Citrus_Fruits |
| Title: | New Plants for Florida: Citrus |
| Description: | Information on the achievements made by scientists at the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station resulting in the development of disease-resistant varieties and the improvement of fruit quality. |
| Location: | http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG211 |
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| Directory: | Science / Agriculture / Horticulture / Fruits / Citrus_Fruits / Pests_and_Diseases |
| Title: | Diaprepes Root Weevil: A Pest of Citrus |
| Description: | Photographs and details of the life cycle of this insect, the economic loss it causes, the damage to citrus trees, how to monitor it and preparing a management program. |
| Location: | http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN147 |
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| Directory: | Science / Agriculture / Horticulture / Fruits / Citrus_Fruits / Pests_and_Diseases |
| Title: | Florida Citrus Pest Management Guide: Rust Mites, Spider Mites and Other Phytophagous Mites |
| Description: | Information on mites that attack citrus, the application of miticides and chemical control. |
| Location: | http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/CG002 |
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| Directory: | Science / Agriculture / Horticulture / Fruits / Banana / Pests_and_Diseases |
| Title: | Banana Root Borer: Cosmopolites sordidus |
| Description: | Illustrated information on this pest, its distribution, description, life cycle, biology, hosts and management. |
| Location: | http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN706 |
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| Directory: | Science / Agriculture / Horticulture / Fruits / Nuts / Pecan |
| Title: | Insect Management in Pecans |
| Description: | Information on the timing, coverage and rate of use of sprays to control pests in this crop. |
| Location: | http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IG077 |
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| Directory: | Science / Agriculture / Horticulture / Fruits / Prune_Fruits |
| Title: | New Plants for Florida: Stone Fruit |
| Description: | Information on the achievements made by scientists at the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station resulting in the development of disease-resistant varieties and the improvement of fruit quality. |
| Location: | http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG209 |
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| Directory: | Science / Agriculture / Horticulture / Fruits / Strawberry |
| Title: | University of Florida's Strawberry Lab |
| Description: | For research concerning strawberry growing, particularly in Florida. |
| Location: | http://strawberry.ifas.ufl.edu |
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| Directory: | Science / Agriculture / Horticulture / Fruits / Strawberry |
| Title: | Performance of Strawberry Cultivars |
| Description: | Fumigation is used by growers to prevent soil-borne pest and disease problems in strawberries. Outline of research into the effectiveness of this practice for several different cultivars. |
| Location: | http://strawberry.ifas.ufl.edu/fumigation%20vs%20nonfumigation.htm |
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| Directory: | Science / Agriculture / Horticulture / Fruits / Strawberry |
| Title: | New Plants for Florida: Strawberry |
| Description: | Information on the achievements made by scientists at the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station resulting in the development of disease-resistant varieties and the improvement of fruit quality. |
| Location: | http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG207 |
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| Directory: | Science / Agriculture / Horticulture / Fruits / Strawberry |
| Title: | Fertilization of Strawberries in Florida |
| Description: | Proper use of fertilizer is important for maximizing yield and fruit quality. Information on drip irrigation, fertigation and the testing of petiole sap and whole leaves to optimise drip fertigation. |
| Location: | http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/CV003 |
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| Directory: | Science / Agriculture / Horticulture / Fruits / Strawberry / Pests_and_Diseases |
| Title: | A Predatory Mite Species for Controlling Twospotted Spider Mites in Strawberries |
| Description: | Photographs and information on the mite, Neoseiulus californicus, its life cycle, biology and use as a biological control agent. |
| Location: | http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HS245 |
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| Directory: | Science / Agriculture / Horticulture / Fruits / Strawberry / Pests_and_Diseases |
| Title: | Insecticides, Miticides and Molluscicides Available to Florida's Strawberry Industry |
| Description: | Information on the numerous chemical compounds available to strawberry crop managers. |
| Location: | http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/BODY_IN400 |
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| Directory: | Science / Agriculture / Horticulture / Fruits / Strawberry / Pests_and_Diseases |
| Title: | Causes and Management of Insect and Mite Resistance in Strawberry Production |
| Description: | Information on the development of resistance to insecticides and miticides and how to deal with the problem. |
| Location: | http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN713 |
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| Directory: | Science / Agriculture / Horticulture / Fruits / Strawberry / Pests_and_Diseases |
| Title: | Nematode Management in Strawberries |
| Description: | Information on the sting nematode, Belonolaimus longicaudatus, the symptoms it causes, field diagnosis and sampling, predictive sampling, host range, damage and control. |
| Location: | http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/NG031 |
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| Directory: | Science / Agriculture / Horticulture / Ornamentals |
| Title: | Woody Ornamental Production |
| Description: | Account of the production of ornamentals in Florida. Includes notes on selection, production, and aftercare. |
| Location: | http://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/woody/ |
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| Directory: | Science / Agriculture / Horticulture / Ornamentals |
| Title: | Amaryllis |
| Description: | Information on growing and propagating this bulbous plant, and the diseases and pests that may be encountered. |
| Location: | http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP060 |
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| Directory: | Science / Agriculture / Horticulture / Ornamentals / Pests_and_Diseases |
| Title: | Scale Insects and Mealybugs on Ornamental Plants |
| Description: | Information on these serious pests of ornamentals, their biology and behavior and the sooty mould they can cause, the detection of infestations and their control by cultural, biological and chemical methods. |
| Location: | http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MG005 |
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| Directory: | Science / Agriculture / Horticulture / Ornamentals / Pests_and_Diseases |
| Title: | Thrips on Ornamental Plants |
| Description: | Information on these insects and their life cycle, with possible biological, cultural and chemical control methods. |
| Location: | http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MG327 |
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| Directory: | Science / Agriculture / Horticulture / Ornamentals / Pests_and_Diseases |
| Title: | Insect Galls |
| Description: | Galls are more unsightly than harmful. Information on the insects that can cause galls, and their biological, cultural and chemical control. |
| Location: | http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MG325 |
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| Directory: | Science / Agriculture / Horticulture / Ornamentals / Pests_and_Diseases |
| Title: | Commercial Foliage and Woody Ornamental Arthropod Pest Management |
| Description: | Information on deciding how and when to treat pests on ornamentals as part of an integrated approach and what products to use for different pests. |
| Location: | http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IG012 |
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| Directory: | Science / Agriculture / Horticulture / Ornamentals / Pests_and_Diseases |
| Title: | Management of Fungus Gnats in Ornamentals |
| Description: | Information on the biology and life cycle of these insects, and what management strategies, biological controls and pesticides can be used. |
| Location: | http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IG125 |
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| Directory: | Science / Agriculture / Horticulture / Ornamentals / Pests_and_Diseases |
| Title: | Physiological Disorders of Orchids: Oedema |
| Description: | Illustrated guide to the symptoms of this condition, its diagnosis and management. |
| Location: | http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PP164 |
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| Directory: | Science / Agriculture / Horticulture / Ornamentals / Pests_and_Diseases |
| Title: | Management of Insect and Mite Resistance in Ornamental Crops |
| Description: | Information on the development of resistance to insecticides and miticides and how to deal with the problem. |
| Location: | http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN715 |
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| Directory: | Science / Agriculture / Horticulture / Ornamentals / Pests_and_Diseases |
| Title: | Insecticides, Miticides and Molluscicides Available to Florida's Floricultural Industry |
| Description: | Growers practice intensive pest management to assure high quality blooms and maximum value. Information on the products available and their use. |
| Location: | http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN472 |
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| Directory: | Science / Agriculture / Horticulture / Ornamentals / Pests_and_Diseases |
| Title: | Insect and Mite Management on Commercial Flower Crops |
| Description: | Details of suitable pesticides to use to manage these pests, provided by the University of Florida Extension. |
| Location: | http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN398#TABLE_15 |
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| Directory: | Science / Agriculture / Horticulture / Ornamentals / Pests_and_Diseases |
| Title: | Insect Management on Landscape Plants |
| Description: | Information on pest management on ornamental plants, with details of insecticides registered for use in Florida. |
| Location: | http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IG013 |
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| Directory: | Science / Agriculture / Horticulture / Ornamentals / Pests_and_Diseases |
| Title: | Managing Pests of Indoor Plantscapes |
| Description: | Discusses the problems involved in managing pests in peopled areas, and gives details of the chemical treatments best suited to these environments. |
| Location: | http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IG110 |
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| Directory: | Science / Agriculture / Horticulture / Ornamentals / Pests_and_Diseases |
| Title: | Integrated Pest Management in the Commercial Ornamental Nursery |
| Description: | IPM involves careful use of pesticides in coordination with other pest management practices. This article considers pest prevention and avoidance, key plants for each pest, scouting and planning suitable management strategies. |
| Location: | http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IG144 |
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| Directory: | Science / Agriculture / Horticulture / Propagation_and_Nursery_Practice |
| Title: | Plant Production |
| Description: | Collection of articles on plant production, equipment, and nursery practices, with illustrations. University of Florida IFAS Extension. |
| Location: | http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/TOPIC_Nursery_Propagation |
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| Directory: | Science / Agriculture / Horticulture / Turfgrass |
| Title: | University of Florida - Fort Lauderdale Campus |
| Description: | Turfgrass, urban entomology, aquatic plant management and environmental horticulture. Urban center addresses special problems of soil, water, pest management, and new varieties. Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center, IFAS (Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences). |
| Location: | http://flrec.ifas.ufl.edu/ |
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| Directory: | Science / Agriculture / Horticulture / Turfgrass |
| Title: | Selecting a Turfgrass for Florida Lawns |
| Description: | Information on the factors to be considered when choosing grasses. |
| Location: | http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/LH005 |
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| Directory: | Science / Agriculture / Horticulture / Turfgrass |
| Title: | Overseeding Florida Lawns for Winter Color |
| Description: | Temporary, cool-season grass can be seeded into a permanent lawn that will otherwise brown in winter. Information on which grasses to use and the processes involved. |
| Location: | http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP098 |
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| Directory: | Science / Agriculture / Horticulture / Turfgrass / Colleges_and_Schools |
| Title: | University of Florida Fort Lauderdale Campus |
| Description: | Davie, Broward County, Florida 4-year program. Upper-division turfgrass science classes complement the Associate of Arts degree available at area community colleges. Located at Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center, students have hands-on experience with experimental plots and faculty projects. |
| Location: | http://grove.ufl.edu/~turf |
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| Directory: | Science / Agriculture / Horticulture / Turfgrass / Colleges_and_Schools |
| Title: | University of Florida - Gainesville Campus |
| Description: | Research reports, directory of sod growers, and frequently asked questions on FloraDwarf, nematodes, also a turf exam. Department of Environmental Horticulture, IFAS (Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences). |
| Location: | http://turf.ufl.edu/ |
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| Directory: | Science / Agriculture / Horticulture / Turfgrass / Pests_and_Diseases |
| Title: | Mole Cricket Knowledgebase and Tutorials |
| Description: | Biology, life cycles, chemical and biological control of mole crickets. University of Florida Department of Entomology and Nematology. |
| Location: | http://molecrickets.ifas.ufl.edu/mcri0001.htm |
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| Directory: | Science / Agriculture / Horticulture / Turfgrass / Pests_and_Diseases |
| Title: | Pest Mole Cricket Management |
| Description: | Three species of mole crickets and are serious plant pests in the southeastern U.S. This article describes their host range, damage done, life cycle and how they can be controlled by biological and chemical means. |
| Location: | http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/LH039 |
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| Directory: | Science / Agriculture / Horticulture / Turfgrass / Pests_and_Diseases |
| Title: | Southern Chinch Bug Management on St. Augustinegrass |
| Description: | Blissus insularis is a damaging insect pest of this grass in Florida. This article explains the insect’s biology, detection and cultural, biological and chemical means of control. |
| Location: | http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/LH036 |
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| Directory: | Science / Agriculture / Horticulture / Turfgrass / Pests_and_Diseases |
| Title: | Insect Pest Management on Golf Courses |
| Description: | This article describes the different pests that can seriously damage turf and provides details of insecticides registered for use in Florida. |
| Location: | http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN410 |
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