Entomology and Nematology

Lauren M. Diepenbrock, Lukasz L. Stelinski, Jamie D. Burrow, yJawwad Qureshi

A two-page quick reference guide to citrus insecticides and miticides recommended in the Florida Citrus Pest Management Guide, their effects on important citrus pests, and their natural enemies.

Lauren M. Diepenbrock, Xavier Martini, Jawwad Qureshi, yLukasz L. Stelinski

2026–2027 Florida Citrus Production Guide (Current Season Spray Guide).

Lauren M. Diepenbrock, Xavier Martini, Jawwad Qureshi, yLukasz L. Stelinski

2026–2027 Florida Citrus Production Guide (Current Season Spray Guide).

Larry W. Duncan, Lukasz L. Stelinski, yLauren M. Diepenbrock

2026–2027 Florida Citrus Production Guide (Current Season Spray Guide).

Lauren M. Diepenbrock, Megan M. Dewdney, Tripti Vashisth, yRamdas Kanissery

2026–2027 Florida Citrus Production Guide (Current Season Spray Guide).

Xavier Martini yLauren M. Diepenbrock

2026–2027 Florida Citrus Production Guide (Current Season Spray Guide).

Jawwad Qureshi, Lukasz L. Stelinski, Xavier Martini, yLauren M. Diepenbrock

2026–2027 Florida Citrus Production Guide (Current Season Spray Guide).

Lauren M. Diepenbrock, Lukasz L. Stelinski, yJawwad Qureshi

2026–2027 Florida Citrus Production Guide (Current Season Spray Guide).

Lauren M. Diepenbrock, Lukasz L. Stelinski, Xavier Martini, yJawwad Qureshi

2026–2027 Florida Citrus Production Guide (Current Season Spray Guide).

Lauren M. Diepenbrock, Xavier Martini, Jawwad Qureshi, yLukasz L. Stelinski

2026–2029 Florida Citrus Production Guide (Citrus Production Fundamentals). The Asian citrus psyllid (ACP), Diaphorina citri Kuwayama, was first detected in Florida in 1998, and it has since become the key pest of citrus due to its role as vector of the pathogen that causes citrus greening disease, also known as huanglongbing (HLB) detected in 2005. The HLB pathogen, Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CLas), is transmitted and spread by adult ACP but acquired primarily by nymphs. ACP are sucking insects, related to aphids, that obtain most of their nutrition from phloem sap, which they access by feeding on leaves.

Lauren M. Diepenbrock, Xavier Martini, Jawwad Qureshi, yLukasz L. Stelinski

2026–2029 Florida Citrus Production Guide (Citrus Production Fundamentals).

Larry W. Duncan, Lukasz L. Stelinski, yLauren M. Diepenbrock

2026–2029 Florida Citrus Production Guide (Citrus Production Fundamentals).

Jason Ferrell yFrederick M. Fishel
Otros contactos: Lauren M. Diepenbrock

2026–2029 Florida Citrus Production Guide (Citrus Production Fundamentals).

Larry W. Duncan, Joseph W. Noling, yRenato N. Inserra
Otros contactos: Lauren M. Diepenbrock

2026–2029 Florida Citrus Production Guide (Citrus Production Fundamentals).

Lauren M. Diepenbrock, Megan M. Dewdney, yRamdas Kanissery

2026–2029 Florida Citrus Production Guide (Citrus Production Fundamentals).

Xavier Martini yLauren M. Diepenbrock

2026–2029 Florida Citrus Production Guide (Citrus Production Fundamentals).

Brett W. Bultemeier

2026–2029 Florida Citrus Production Guide (Citrus Production Fundamentals).

Jawwad Qureshi, Lukasz L. Stelinski, Xavier Martini, yLauren M. Diepenbrock

2026–2029 Florida Citrus Production Guide (Citrus Production Fundamentals).

Lauren M. Diepenbrock, Lukasz L. Stelinski, Xavier Martini, yJawwad Qureshi

2026–2029 Florida Citrus Production Guide (Citrus Production Fundamentals).

Yin-Tse Huang, Jiri Hulcr, Andrew J. Johnson, and Andrea Lucky

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Gregory Parrow and Adam Dale

Pheropsophus aequinoctialis (L.) is a carabid beetle in the tribe Brachinini that is native to parts of South and Central America. Ground beetles of this tribe are commonly referred to as bombardier beetles due to their ability to produce a powerful and hot defensive chemical spray directed at would-be predators.

Ru Nguyen and T. R. Fasulo

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Ru Nguyen

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Forrest W. Howard yDave Moore
Otros contactos: Elena M. Rhodes

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Glavis B. Edwards
Otros contactos: Elena M. Rhodes

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

R. E. Woodruff, E. J. Gerberg and T. J. Spilman

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Lazaro A. Diaz and Phillip E. Kaufman

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Michael C. Thomas
Otros contactos: Elena M. Rhodes

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

D. L. Harris and W. H. Whitcomb

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Mary C. Bammer, Josh Campbell, Chase B. Kimmel, James D. Ellis, and Jaret Daniels

A UF/IFAS numbered publication. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Plant Systems

Rachel E. Mallinger, John J. Ternest, and Douglas A. Phillips

This publication provides blueberry growers strategies for choosing and applying fungicides and insecticides during bloom so as to minimize harm to pollinators. Insect pollinators, particularly wild and managed bees, are necessary to achieve adequate fruit set in blueberries. Without insect pollinators, berries may form, but they will be significantly smaller and misshapen and will take longer to ripen than bee-pollinated berries. Managed bees, wild bees, and other insect pollinators are susceptible to pesticides, especially when applied during bloom when pollinators are foraging in blueberry fields. Growers thus must balance disease and pest protection with pollinator protection. This publication provides information on the toxicity to pollinators and residual activity of insecticides and fungicides used during blueberry bloom, and strategies for minimizing pollinator exposure.

Matthew R. Moore and Phillip E. Kaufman

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

H. V. Weems

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Kristin E. Sloyer and Nathan D. Burkett-Cadena

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Mary Nordgulen, Nathan Burkett-Cadena, and Derrick Mathias

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Diana Rojas-Araya, Derrick Mathias, and Nathan Burkett-Cadena

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

T. A. Ebert, A. W. Schumann, and A. J. Krajewski

Protecting plants by targeting insect vectors of pathogenic organisms requires an intimate understanding of the biology of the insect, the pathogen, and the plant host at a spatial scale relevant to the insect. Observing insect feeding is difficult because insect mouthparts are small, and many insects insert their mouthparts deep inside plants, where we cannot see them. Electropenetrography (EPG) is the only technique that overcomes these problems. Using EPG, we can understand host-insect relationships, pesticide action, and the role of non-hosts. EPG can address ecological questions like "How do insects survive long migrations over regions devoid of known host plants?" It can also address applied questions: "Will the pest feed on my new cultivar?" This light introduction to an underused key technology focuses on a single example insect vector, the Asian citrus psyllid, but EPG has great potential to improve pest management efforts for many crops and insect vectors.

Susan Wineriter, Susan E. Halbert, yJames P. Cuda

Maria C. Carrasquilla and Phillip E. Kaufman

The true sand flies are densely covered with setae, have long slender legs, and broad and pointed wings that are held erect at rest. Several phlebotomine species are vectors of the protozoan parasites in the genus Leishmania, that are the causal agents of leishmaniasis. Visceral leishmaniais is the most severe form of the disease, and is fatal to the human or dog host if untreated.

Rajinder S. Mann, Philip E. Kaufman, and Jerry F. Butler

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

James E. Hayden

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

David J. Schuster, Hugh A. Smith, and Philip A. Stansly

Andrei Sourakov and Everett Mitchell

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Andrei Sourakov and Everett Mitchell

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Andrei Sourakov and Everett Mitchell

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Donald W. Hall

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Bryan J. Ulmer, Rita E. Duncan, Jens Prena, and Jorge E. Pena

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids, and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Dakshina R. Seal

Dakshina R. Seal

Dakshina R. Seal and Rafia A. Khan

Ronald H. Cherry, J. Mabry McCray, Hardev Sandhu, yMichael Karounos
Otros contactos: Julien M. Beuzelin yDe-Fen Mou

This article informs sugarcane growers, scouts, pesticide applicators, and researchers about fluctuations of economically important sugarcane pests and implications for the management of those pests.

F. W. Howard, Dave Moore, Edwin Abreu, y Sergio Gallo

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

James D. Ellis y Catherine M. Zettel; traducido por Jonael Bosques

Varroa destructor (Anderson y Trueman), es la plaga más devastadora de la abeja melífera occidental, Apis mellifera Linneus (Hymenoptera: Apidae). Aunque el complejo Varroa incluye múltiples especies, Varroa destructor es la especie responsable de la gran mayoría de los daños atribuidos a los ácaros de este género. Hasta el año 2000 se creía que Varroa jacobsoni Oudemans era el ácaro responsable de la pérdida generalizada de colmenas de abejas melíferas. Sin embargo, un trabajo taxonómico publicado en 2000 (Anderson y Trueman 2000) indicó que un grupo previamente no identificado de especie Varroa (Varroa destructor) fue el responsable del daño, mientras que se demostró que Varroa jacobsoni era solo moderadamente dañino para las abejas melíferas occidentales. Esta publicación se enfoca en Varroa destructor.

Emily V. Saarinen

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Bryna C. Wilson yNathan Burkett-Cadena

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids, and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences. This publication describes Aedes canadensis, a mosquito species that, while classified as a "minor nuisance," can nevertheless spread multiple human and animal pathogens. The publication describes the pest's morphology, natural history, and distribution; lists potential hosts; describes its medical and veterinary importance; and provides advice on surveillance and management strategies.

M. K. O'Malley, James D. Ellis, yA. S. Neal
Otros contactos: Amy Vu

African honey bees exhibit several characteristics that have caused public concern. It is important that school officials and administrators stay current on AHB-related information, educate students about the AHB, and ensure that school properties are bee-proofed.

James D. Ellis yAmanda Ellis
Otros contactos: Amy Vu

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids, and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Sabrina A. White and Phillip E. Kaufman

Anopheles gambiae Giles is commonly called the African malaria mosquito because it is the most efficient vector of human malaria in the Afrotropical Region. They are considered to be one of the world’s most important human malaria vectors because of their susceptibility to the Plasmodium parasite, their preference for humans as a host, and their indoor-feeding behavior. Due to their short development time and their preference for developmental habitats near human dwellings, Anopheles gambiae are considered effective vectors of human malaria, as well as lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis)

Ana L. Gonzalez yCameron Jack

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids, and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences. This publication describes the striped sod webworm, a turfgrass pest that also damages wheat and corn. The publication describes the pest's morphology, natural history, and range in the United States; lists potential host plants and damage the pest can cause; and provides advice on management strategies.

Ted D. Center, James P. Cuda, Michael J. Grodowitz, and Carey R. Minteer

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids, and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Thomas Chouvenc, Andrea Lucky, yMatthew Miller

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

William T. Crow

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Donald W. Hall

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids, and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Brian W. Bahder

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

John L. Capinera

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences. This document profiles the American serpentine leafminer, Liriomyza trifolii, detailing its life cycle, physical characteristics, and ecological impact. Native to the eastern United States, this pest has spread globally, affecting greenhouse and vegetable crops. The article covers its host plants, damage caused by leaf mining, and natural enemies, including parasitoids. Management strategies such as sampling, insecticides, biological control, and cultural practices are discussed to mitigate its impact. The document is part of the UF/IFAS Extension's Featured Creatures collection, aimed at both laypersons and academic audiences interested in entomology. 

Donald W. Hall and Jerry F. Butler

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Lanette Sobel, Andrea Lucky, and Jiri Hulcr

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids, and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Robert B. Miller yLionel Stange
Otros contactos: Elena M. Rhodes

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Eric Rohrig

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management. This document provides an in-depth profile of the eastern black swallowtail butterfly, Papilio polyxenes asterius. It covers its distribution, physical description, life cycle, natural enemies, defenses, host plants, and economic importance. The butterfly is found throughout southern Canada, the eastern and mid-western United States, and northern Mexico. It is admired for its beauty but can occasionally be a pest. The document includes identification keys and discusses management strategies for controlling the butterfly in home gardens. Original publication date November 2011.

Rajinder S. Mann and Lukasz L. Stelinski

Paul M. Choate
Otros contactos: Elena M. Rhodes

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids, and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Erin Powell yLisa Taylor

Florida has a rich diversity of spiders that vary greatly in body shape, size, color, hunting strategy, and habitat. While spiders are often feared, they are generally non-aggressive and provide essential ecosystem services, such as controlling pest insects in homes, gardens, and agricultural crops. This publication highlights some of the most commonly encountered spiders in Florida and some less common, but particularly charismatic, groups. The publication provides information on species biology along with images and descriptions for spiders across 15 families. Accompanying the publication is a downloadable educational coloring book focused on spiders, providing a creative way for people of all ages to appreciate the beauty and intrigue of spiders. 

Robert E. Woodruff and Thomas R. Fasulo

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Miranda J. Tressler yEva A. Buckner

Mosquito control programs in Florida manage mosquito populations and reduce the public risk of contracting mosquito-borne diseases. They use many methods to target multiple life stages of mosquitoes in a process called integrated mosquito management, or IMM. The American Mosquito Control Association considers IMM the best way to manage mosquitoes and reduce mosquito-borne disease transmission. An IMM program includes community engagement, mosquito surveillance, source reduction, biological control and the application of targeted insecticides, and monitoring for insecticide resistance. Public perception of mosquito control programs is sometimes negative, especially when people do not have a good understanding of the behind-the-scenes steps of IMM. This publication is intended to educate Florida residents about mosquito control programs by providing an overview of the regulation of these programs and a full understanding of the IMM strategies they practice.

Theresa Chormanski and Ronald D. Cave

Valerie T. Nguyen, Olivia R. Magaletta, yYoosook Lee

The genus Anopheles, the marsh mosquitoes, comprises approximately 500 species, only a few of which are capable of transmitting malaria parasites. With the global consorted efforts to eliminate malaria, some regions and countries are in or are approaching the malaria elimination phase, but residual malaria transmissions still linger in other, malaria pre-elimination countries. These transmissions may be vectored by lesser-known mosquito species such as Anopheles squamosus, one of the most abundantly caught anopheline species in malaria vector surveillance studies in southern African countries. Though An. squamosus is predominantly recognized as a zoophilic species, it has been discovered to be highly anthropophilic in certain areas, particularly in Southern Zambia. Additionally, Plasmodium falciparum, the causal agent of human malaria, has been detected in An. squamosus. These factors position An. squamosus as a potential primary vector of malaria in some pre-elimination zones.

S. McCann, J. D. Ellis, and M. K. O'Malley

This document is designed to be used with other entomology youth curricula and is suitable for any age group. It details the process of using antlions for live insect illustrations in the classroom. Antlions, belonging to the Order Neuroptera, create conical depressions to trap prey. The document covers finding, capturing, and keeping antlions, feeding them, and observing their life cycle. It also provides suggestions for classroom lessons and activities involving antlions, emphasizing their accessibility and educational value. First published: January 2008.

P. G. Koehler, R. J. Vazquez, and R. M. Pereira

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for General Public audience(s).

H. V. Weems, Jr. and T. R. Fasulo

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Thomas R. Fasulo

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

X. Martini and H. Smith

Pest management should be based on the proper identification of pests and knowledge of their biology. This publication describes the major pests of tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant in Florida and guidelines for their management. Some insects may be more important in some areas of the state than others. For each pest described, a table of management options will be found after the damage.

Sriyanka Lahiri

This publication is aimed at growers, Extension agents, industry partners, and the general public who have an interest in integrated pest management (IPM) tools used by growers in general and strawberry growers in particular. The purpose is to establish a baseline of adopted IPM practices by the strawberry industry in Florida so that changes in behavior can be tracked in future. To document the current pest management practices, an in-person survey of 24 strawberry growers in Hillsborough Co., FL was conducted (IRB# 201902072) during the field season of 2019-2020. The survey showed that 70% of strawberry growers spray their crop more than 5 times in a season with an insecticide/miticide. But strawberry growers have developed an awareness of IPM tools available to them and are already using these tools such as releasing biological control agents for mite management, cover cropping, and considering planting banker (flowering) crops in designated spaces in and around their fields.

Ru Nguyen and Avas B. Hamon

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids, and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Abdullah A. Alomar and Barry W. Alto

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Faith M. Oi, Emma N. I. Weeks, J. Jonovich, yDini Miller

A UF/IFAS numbered publication. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Rodrigo Diaz, Esteban Tapia, Veronica Manrique, William A. Overholt, and Donald Davis

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Sandy Koi yDonald W. Hall
Otros contactos: Elena M. Rhodes

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids, and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Gary W. Knox, Rachel E. Mallinger, Wayne H. Hobbs, yAnne E. Yasalonis

Florida is home to approximately 315 species of native wild bees. These bees rely on flowers for survival; their diets consist exclusively of pollen and nectar harvested from flowers. Recently reported declines in some bee species have heightened awareness of bee conservation across the United States and motivated efforts to increase floral resources for bees (Biesmeijer et al. 2006; Colla and Packer 2008; Ricketts et al. 2008; Potts et al. 2010; Burkle et al. 2013). Gardeners and land managers can aid in conservation efforts by planting flowers for bees in home or community gardens.

W. T. Crow and A. S. Brammer

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

G. W. Dekle and T. R. Fasulo

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Bernadette Mach, Jaret Daniels, and Adam Dale

Increasing public awareness of the dangers of declines in biodiversity has generated unprecedented interest in promoting beneficial insects and other wildlife in yards and gardens. Research shows that well-managed urban landscapes can support diverse wildlife and that many people want their yards to support insect conservation. The green industry has made efforts to align plant production practices, marketing, and landscape maintenance with consumer conservation goals. However, backyard conservation efforts can be hindered by insect pest outbreaks. These are often more frequent and severe in urban landscapes than in rural or natural areas because of environmental constraints. Invasive pest species may thrive unchecked and require intervention. People may face difficult decisions when trying to balance conservation goals with pest management and plant health needs. This publication explains the ornamental plant pest management process with an emphasis on protecting beneficial wildlife.

Muhammad Z. Ahmed, Eric Rohrig, Yisell Velazquez-Hernandez, Lance S. Osborne, yCatharine M. Mannion
Otros contactos: Elena M. Rhodes

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Robert E. Woodruff and Thomas R. Fasulo

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

John L. Capinera

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Donald W. Hall and Marc A. Branham

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Yiyi Dong, Andrea Lucky, and Jiri Hulcr

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids, and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Rafia Khan, Dakshina Seal, and Rosan Adhikari

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Ashley Poplin and Amanda Hodges

Rafia A. Khan, Dakshina R. Seal, and Rosan Adhikari

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

P. G. Koehler, R. M. Pereira, M. P. Lehnert, and J. Hertz

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for General Public audience(s).