Erin E. Harlow

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Galling Damage to Woody Ornamentals: Diagnosis and Potential Causes

Adam Dale, Erin Harlow, Carrie Harmon, and Chris Marble

What is biting you?

E. E. Harlow, C. A. McNeill, R. W. Baldwin, R. M. Pereira, P. G. Koehler, and J. C. Medley

This document is part of the Entomology and Nematology Department series at UF/IFAS Extension. It was originally published in April 2011. The document helps identify various pests that might be causing itching or bites. It includes a handy poster for identification.

¿Qué te está picando?

E. E. Harlow, C. A. McNeill, R. W. Baldwin, R. M. Pereira, P. G. Koehler, y J. C. Medley

This document is part of a series from the Department of Entomology and Nematology at the University of Florida's IFAS Extension. It was first published in April 2011. The publication is available in both Spanish and English, and can be viewed or printed in full size via PDF. This is the Spanish version. 

Victory Gardeners: Gardening as Part of a Healthy Lifestyle and Considerations for Starting a Home or Community Garden

Maxine Hunter, William J. Lester, Hannah Eason, Erin E. Harlow, Tiare Silvasy, LuAnn Duncan, Rebecca Elliott, Samantha DeForge, Danielle Treadwell

Healthy lifestyles, victory gardens, and Blue Zones are familiar terms to most, and each incorporates a holistic approach to human well-being. The therapeutic and nutritional benefits of gardening have long been recognized. After World War I, many service members were treated using horticulture therapy methods. During the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, many individuals and families turned to gardening as a source of supplemental food and physical and emotional wellness. The benefits of gardening, however, go beyond promoting physical health; they promote a "healthful lifestyle." This is a holistic term which encompasses several dimensions of your life, including the spiritual, emotional, physical, intellectual, financial, social, and environmental dimensions (Lynch et al., 2021). This publication is a basic guide to incorporating gardening into your lifestyle including planning, planting, and harvesting considerations.

Florida Rules for Direct Supervision of Unlicensed Pesticide Applicators

Brett W. Bultemeier and Erin E. Harlow

In the state of Florida there are three statutory chapters that dictate the rules for pesticide applications. Each chapter, 388 (mosquito), 482 (structural pest control), and 487 (agriculture and other sites), differs on who needs a license to apply pesticides and what the rules are for those who oversee unlicensed applicators. This new 3-page publication will define those rules and give guidance on what is needed to supervise unlicensed applicators in the state of Florida.

Manejo de Malezas para Patios de Florida

J. Bryan Unruh, Pawel Petelewicz, Laurie E. Trenholm, Erin E. Harlow, y Ramon G. Leon; Traducido por Marco Schiavon

Este documento es una herramienta de apoyo para una audiencia no profesional, que incluye propietarios de viviendas en Florida y a público entusiasta de las plantas, con el objetivo de gestionar de manera efectiva la invasión de malezas en áreas de césped. Sin embargo, este documento también puede ser utilizado por profesionales del césped, incluyendo, entre otros, productores de tepes, superintendentes de campos de golf, gerentes de campos deportivos y de atletismo, gerentes de paisajismo y especialistas de Extensión. Este documento es ENH884-Span, una publicación del Department of Agronomy, UF/IFAS Extension. Publicación original de febrero 2025.

Weed Management Guide for Florida Lawns

J. Bryan Unruh, Pawel Petelewicz, Laurie E. Trenholm, Erin E. Harlow, and Ramon G. Leon

Weeds can be defined as unwanted plants or plants growing out of place. Proper identification and some understanding of how and why weeds are present in a lawn are important when selecting the best control strategy. Knowing if weeds were previously present in an area also helps homeowners prepare control measures in the future. Weed control should be a carefully planned and coordinated program.

Finding the Correct Pesticide Applicator License in Florida

Erin E. Harlow, Luke B. Harlow, Susan Haddock, and Brett W. Bultemeier

It can be difficult to determine which pesticide license is needed for an applicator's specific situation. Each license has unique study material, a different fee structure, and varied CEU requirements. This new 71-page publication utilizes a "dichotomous key" for the pesticide license process to help guide users to the correct license. Each license category page will also provide all the relevant information needed to get and maintain a license in the state of Florida.