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UF study shows how strawberry growers can use less pesticide to control destructive chilli thrips

Brad BuckJune 5th, 2024Florida strawberry growers can use less pesticide and save money as they try to control a mighty pest known as chilli thrips, University of Florida research shows. An invasive pest in the southeastern United States, chilli thrips was introduced to the United States from Southeast Asia. The first report in Florida came in 1991 in […]

Survey shows growers, consumers want ‘wildlife-friendly’ plants, but UF researchers say education needed to recognize such flora

Brad BuckOctober 17th, 2023Growers want to produce wildlife-friendly plants, and consumers want to buy them, at least in theory, new University of Florida research shows. While consumers say they’re eager to purchase wildlife-friendly plants, some aren’t sure they know them when they see them, UF/IFAS researchers say. Further, UF/IFAS experts want to make sure the plants are indeed […]

Pesticide Fires: Water to the Rescue?

Dr. Brett BultemeierJune 29th, 2023As summer is in full swing, and with the cornucopia of fireworks and bad decisions that lay ahead for some, fires may be top of mind. We all know firework safety: 1. bucket of water 2. flip flops (no bare fee), 3. reckless disregard for personal well being. Sound familiar? The one safety piece in […]