Tips & Tricks

With the tropics heating up and hurricane season fully under way were heading into the wettest months for our landscapes. With a little work using the tips below we can help to reduce the damage that will result from excessive rain and moisture to our plants. 1) Due to our daily rain storms all time… Read more »

BEMISIA (Whitefly) Biotype-Q or BIOTYPE-B? This could be either one. They look identical. Unfortunately, we have a developing whitefly issue in Florida. We are having major issues managing 2 biotypes in a number of areas in South Florida. Both biotypes are referred to as Bemisia tabaci. The Q biotype has been detected in a number… Read more »

Calibrating Your Irrigation System Photo by Michael Gutierrez, UF/IFAS Calibrating your sprinkler system means figuring out how long you need to run your sprinkler system to apply the correct amount of water. In most Florida soils, the correct amount is 1/2 to 3/4 inches of water. This rate varies depending on your location in the… Read more »