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History of the FDACS Division of Plant Industry
Protecting Florida’s Native Plants and Ag Resources The Division of Plant Industry (DPI) is a regulatory agency of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Its mission is to detec… more →
Fresh from Florida Plant Industry
History of the FDACS Division of Plant Industry
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wrote 1 month ago: Protecting Florida’s Native Plants and Ag Resources The Division of Plant Industry (DPI) is a regul … more →
ARS Scientists Devising New Ways to Protect Avocados
wrote 7 months ago: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists are coming up with new strategies to combat a beetl … more →
Be a Plant Hero!
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wrote 10 months ago: Can a computer game where you shoot paper spit wads at bugs really be educational? You bet it can! … more →
Redbay: An evergreen native worth consideration by Piedmonters
wrote 1 year ago: Top of Red Bay tree growing on my floodplain When I wrote about Sweet Bay here, I mentioned that it … more →
August is Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month
wrote 1 year ago: If you’re a homeowner–whether you rent an apartment or own a house–you can help in … more →
Beetles bore into North Carolina trees
wrote 1 year ago: The redbay ambrosia beetle, a deadly invasive pest that has killed redbay forests in South Carolina … more →
Keep national security in mind this Memorial Day weekend.
wrote 1 year ago: Memorial Day is a time to honor those who selflessly serve the United States through the nation’s mi … more →
Cinco de Mayo: Celebrate for a Cause
wrote 2 years ago: The fifth of May is a day where people break out their taco shells, queso and guacamole to not only … more →
Laurel Wilt in Florida -- Video
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The little bugs strike again: Laurel Wilt Found in Miami-Dade County
wrote 2 years ago: With a Medfly eradication program currently underway in Pompano Beach, and a positive find of laurel … more →
Guac goes great with pigskins.
wrote 2 years ago: No, we don’t mean pork rinds, that is, unless you like them. For great guac recipes, visit SavetheGu … more →
Little beetle, big problem.
wrote 2 years ago: Almost every month, a new exotic insect, plant or plant pathogen is detected in Florida. Some of the … more →
The Rundown on the New Firewood Rule
wrote 2 years ago: In order to protect Florida’s forests and trees, Florida established a firewood and unprocessed wood … more →
Learn Before You Burn: Protect Florida's Trees
wrote 2 years ago: It’s November, and for many Floridians, ‘tis the season for campfires. Florida is home to some of th … more →
A New Invasive Insect and Disease Threatens the Avocado Industry
wrote 2 years ago: While on vacation in Hilton Head, South Carolina in August 2004, Minnesota plant pathologist Kathy K … more →
Go green with Florida avocados.
wrote 2 years ago: Just like almost any other fruit, avocados come in a variety of varieties. There are dark, wrinkly- … more →
Avocado threat surfaces
wrote 3 years ago: Avocado tree infected with laurel wilt. The fungus carried by the beetle causes entire branches to t … more →
Beating the beetle
wrote 3 years ago: This summer, there was great concern among commercial avocado growers in Redland (including Bee Heav … more →
Laurel wilt symposium
wrote 3 years ago: If you have only one avocado tree in your yard, or a grove full, come get the latest information on … more →
