EDIS Update

Archive for October, 2009

EENY462/IN831 Alligatorweed flea beetle Agasicles hygrophila Selman and Vogt (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Halticinae)

October 26th, 2009
Topic(s):Agriculture, Ecosystems & Species

EENY462, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Ted D. Center, James P. Cuda, and Michael J. Grodowitz, is part of the Featured Creatures collection. It describes this beetle that was the first insect ever studied for biological control of an aquatic weed — distribution, description, life cycle and biology, host, and economic importance. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN831

ENY855/IN811 The Female Mosquito's Quest for Blood: Implications for Disease Cycles

October 23rd, 2009
Topic(s):Ecosystems & Species, Health & Nutrition, Lawn & Garden

ENY855, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Stephanie L. Richards, Sheri L. Anderson, and Chelsea T. Smartt, tells the story of the female mosquito’s quest for blood and how it may affect our lives. It tells why only female mosquitos feed on blood, what makes a blood source suitable, why some people are more attractive than others, and why host preference is important for understanding endemic and emerging arthropod-borne disease cycle. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN811

ENY748/IN785 Swarm Trapping for Pest Control Operators

October 23rd, 2009
Topic(s):Agriculture, House & Home, Lawn & Garden

ENY748, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by M. K. O’Malley, J. D. Ellis and C. M. Zettel Nalen, outlines the standard operating procedures for swarm trapping by certified Pest Control Operators as a means of capturing and removing a nesting Africanized bee colony before the bees become aggressive. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN785

FE811 Balancing Urban Water Demand and Supply in Florida: Overview of Tools Available to Water Managers

October 23rd, 2009
Topic(s):Community Development, Water

FE811, a 10-page fact sheet by Tatiana Borisova, Colin Rawls, and Damian Adams, discusses alternative strategies that can be used by water utility managers to balance water demand and supply in the residential sector. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FE811

ENY856/IN825 Managing Pestiferous Freshwater Aquatic Midge Emergences From Storm Water Retention Ponds

October 23rd, 2009
Topic(s):Community Development, Ecosystems & Species, House & Home, Lawn & Garden

ENY-856, a 3-page fact sheet by Kenneth T. Gioeli, Philip G. Koehler, R. Leroy Creswell, Jeffrey P. Gellermann, and Edward A. Skvarch, describes a recently developed integrated pest management plan for these tiny mosquito-like pests that can adversely impact the quality of life of residents living near storm water retention ponds. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN825

ENY658/IN401 Managing Thrips in Pepper and Eggplant

October 23rd, 2009
Topic(s):Crops

Revised! ENY-658, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Joe Funderburk, Stuart Reitz, Phil Stansly, Dave Schuster, Greg Nuessly, and Norm Leppla, provides pepper and eggplant growers with management information for this serious pest of ornamental, vegetable and fruit crops in the field and greenhouse — biology and ecology, tomato spotted wilt and management programs. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN401

SL292/SS505 Soil pH and Liming Issues Affecting Bahiagrass Pasture

October 23rd, 2009
Topic(s):Crops, Livestock

Revised! SL-292 (formerly SS-AGR-29), a 5-page fact sheet by M. Silveira, J. Vendramini, J. E. Rechcigl and M. B. Adjei, presents results of research conducted to evaluate the long-term effect of liming and N fertilization on dry matter yields, nutritive value, and ground cover of bahiagrass pastures. Includes liming and fertilization recommendations for grazing conditions in south-central Florida flatwoods. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, September 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS505

FE812 The Florida Citrus Industry: Government and Non-Government Organizations

October 23rd, 2009
Topic(s):Citrus

FE812, a 5-page fact sheet by Thomas H. Spreen, Ronald P. Muraro, Fritz M. Roka, and R. Allen Morris, identifies the major organizations that work for the benefit of the Florida citrus industry and provides a brief introduction to their activities. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FE812

SL293/SS506 Using Composted Poultry Manure (Litter) in Mulched Vegetable Production

October 23rd, 2009
Topic(s):Crops, Livestock

SL-293, a 9-page illustrated fact sheet by George Hochmuth, Robert Hochmuth, and Rao Mylavarapu, answers vegetable producers’ questions about what poultry manure and litter are, what plant nutrients they contain, considerations for using them, results of research in Florida, how to use it in a mulched-bed system, and how to collect and submit for testing poultry manure samples. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS506

PP271 Downy Mildew of Basil in South Florida

October 23rd, 2009
Topic(s):Crops, Nursery & Greenhouse

PP271, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Shouan Zhang, Pamela D. Roberts, and Richard Raid, describes this new destructive disease that results in yellowing and cupping of the leaves of basil and ornamental plants related to it — distribution, symptoms, and control. Published by the UF Department of Plant Pathology, September 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PP271

FOR288/FR290 Management of Field Windbreaks

October 23rd, 2009
Topic(s):Agriculture, Crops, Forest Resources

FOR-288, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Bijay Tamang, Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, and Donald L. Rockwood, summarizes the most important management practices needing attention from the time the windbreak is planted to when it is replaced. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, September 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR290

FOR227/FR289 Windbreak Designs and Planting for Florida Agricultural Fields

October 23rd, 2009
Topic(s):Agriculture, Crops, Forest Resources

FOR-227, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Bijay Tamang, Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, and Donald L. Rockwood, reviews several design and planting options in order to assist in windbreak planning and development. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, August 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR289

ENH1139/EP400 'Berry Patch' - A New University of Florida Caladium Variety for Use in Sunny Landscapes and Containers

October 19th, 2009
Topic(s):Nursery & Greenhouse

ENH1139, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Zhanao Deng and Brent K. Harbaugh, describes this new, spotted, fancy-leaved caladium variety with superior tuber yields — origin, description, tuber production, landscape performance, container forcing, and availability. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP400

FCS7237/FY1104 Understanding Sustainability: The Importance of Sustainable Development and Comprehensive Planning

October 9th, 2009
Topic(s):Community Development, Sustainable Living

FCS-7237, a 6-page paper by J.P. Gellerman, M.A. Brennan, Devesh Nirmul, and Karla Lenfesty, discusses sustainable development — different perspectives, aspects of sustainable communitites, and strategies for achieving sustainable communities. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, September 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1104

Lo más fresco de la Florida serie

October 9th, 2009
Topic(s):Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Small Farms, Spanish Language, Sustainable Living

This series of 2-page illustrated fact sheets are Spanish language translations of the Florida Fresh series, about fruits and vegetables available in Florida’s farmers’ markets. They include nutrition facts, brief discussion of why consumers should buy locally, information about where and when the produce is available in Florida, selection tips and recipes. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2009.

• FCS8674Span/FY1098: Tomates
• FCS8876Span/FY1116: Persimos
• FCS8877Span/FY1100: Pepinos
• FCS8878Span/FY1102: Melones (cantaloupes)
• FCS8879Span/FY1118: Lechugas
• FCS8880Span/FY1120: Calabacines (de Verano)
• FCS8881Span/FY1122: Nueces (pecans)

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topic_spa_series_lo_mas_fresco_de_la_florida

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren series

October 9th, 2009
Topic(s):Aging & Caregiving, Children

Revised and Expanded! FCS2186-2191, a series of 1-4 page fact sheets by Millie Ferrer-Chancy, Larry Forthun, and Angela Falcone, with contributions by Joe Pergola and Maisie Ross, addresses challenges and issues grandparents may encounter when raising grandchildren. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2009.

• FCS2186/FY427 Understanding Reasons for Misbehavior
• FCS2186a/FY1112 A Crash Course in Child Development
• FCS2187/FY429 Guidance and Discipline
• FCS2188/FY431 Tips for Navigating the System
• FCS2188a/FY1125 Financial Assistance
• FCS2188b/FY1123 Health Care Assistance
• FCS2188c/FY1124 School and Educational Assistance
• FCS2189/FY433 Custody Options
• FCS2190/FY435 Understanding Relationships
• FCS2190a/FY1113 Characteristics of Strong Families
• FCS2191/FY437 Building Strong Families
• FCS2191a /FY1114Taking Care of Yourself

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topic_book_grandparents_raising_grandchildren

SS-AGR-181/AG188 2009 Cotton Defoliation and Harvest Aid Guide

October 7th, 2009
Topic(s):Crops

Revised! SS-AGR-181, a 9-page illustrated guide by D. L. Wright and B. J. Brecke, discusses issues producers should consider concerning defoliation and harvest, and makes general recommendations for harvest-aid applications at various stages and conditions. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG188

SSAGR69/AA250 Silage Crops for Dairy and Beef Cattle

October 7th, 2009
Topic(s):Crops, Livestock

SS-AGR-69, a 9-page fact sheet by Y.C. Newman, A.T. Adesogan and J. Wasdin, provides information about forage crops that are grown or have been grown in Florida as high-energy or low-energy silages. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, September 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AA250

SSAGR253/SC052 Backyard Sugarcane

October 5th, 2009
Topic(s):Crops, Lawn & Garden

Revised! SS-AGR-253, a 5-page fact sheet by L. Baucum, R.W. Rice, and L. Muralles, informs homeowners of the types and varieties of sugarcane, site selection, planting material, planting, early care, formation of the stool, pest management, harvesting, and overwintering. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SC052

PI220 Florida Crop/Pest Management Profile: Cotton

October 5th, 2009
Topic(s):Crops, Pesticide Information

PI220, an 8-page illustrated fact sheet by Mark A. Mossler, provides an overview of the management of cotton in Florida — production facts, regions, practices, insect/mite management, weed and plant growth regulators, disease and nematode management. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI220

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