Plant Pests

Ornamental Entomology

The ornamental entomology extension program works to assist and educate extension faculty, regulatory personnel, industry representatives and growers in efficacious and environmentally friendly pest management. In this effort, educational programs on insect management for statewide in-service training and south Florida clientele are offered. Information and research data are disseminated through fact sheets, power point presentations, newsletters and trade and scientific journals.

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Tropical Fruit Entomology

The tropical fruit entomology extension program works to inform and familiarize growers with insect pests that attack tropical fruits and educated growers on how to identify, scout for, and control insect pests using integrated pest management (IPM). IPM includes the use of biological control, cultural practices, and chemical control, if needed, which will provide proper control without harm to the environment. In this effort, the program works to encourage continued cooperation between growers, regulators, the chemical and biological control industry, and TREC-IFAS faculty to satisfy research needs of the industry. Continued efforts are made at pesticide registration and at programs to increase farm worker and managers knowledge about agrichemical safety in the workplace.

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Vegetable Entomology

The vegetable entomology extension program provides a means for growers to be kept abreast of pesticide label changes, how to maximize the use of new products, and the expected performance of new products through industry-sponsored "update" meetings and field days. It also trains growers and industry representatives to use the Digital Diagnosis Identification System for submitting digital images and/or diagnostic samples.

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