EDIS Update

AN219 El Caballo Cracker de Florida

dihagan — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:53:12 +0000

AN219, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Jorge Rey, is the Spanish language version of AN216: The Florida Cracker Horse. It describes this small breed of saddle horse designated “Florida’s Heritage Horse” by the Florida Legislature in 2008 — breed characteristics, history, current status, and events. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN219

EENY455/IN817 Eastern comma, hop merchant, comma angelwing, Polygonia comma (Harris) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae: Nymphalinae)

dihagan — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:51:31 +0000

EENY455, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Donald W. Hall and Jerry F. Butler, is part of the Featured Creatures collection. It describes this small inconspicuouc butterfly that prefers moist woods — its distribution, description, life cycle and biology, hosts, and economic importance. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN817

EENY449/IN823 American lady, American painted lady, Vanessa virginiensis (Drury) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae: Nymphalinae)

dihagan — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:39:46 +0000

EENY-449, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Donald W. Hall, is part of the Featured Creatures collection. It describes this attractive butterfly whose larvae (caterpillars) make nests by silking together leaves on host plants - distribution, description, life cycle and biology, and hosts. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN823

EENY453/IN820 Hackberry emperor, Asterocampa celtis (Boisduval and Leconte) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae: Apaturinae)

dihagan — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:21:27 +0000

EENY-453, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Donald W. Hall and Jerry F. Butler, is part of the Featured Creatures collection. It describs this common butterfly of river bottoms, its distribution, description, life cycle and biology, hosts, and economic importance. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN820

EENY448/IN815 Coconut mealybug Nipaecoccus nipae (Maskell)(Insecta: Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae)

dihagan — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:05:09 +0000

EENY-448, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Adriana Espinosa, Amanda Hodges, Greg Hodges, and Catharine Mannion, is part of the Featured Creatures collection. It describes this widely distributed pest with a wide host range, that may be economically damaging to palms and tropical fruit crops — its distribution, field characteristics, life cycle, hosts, general plant damage and management. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN815

EENY454/IN816 Red date scale, Phoenicoccus marlatti (Cockerell) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Phoenicoccidae)

dihagan — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:52:14 +0000

EENY-454, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Adriana Espinosa, Amanda Hodges, Greg Hodges, and Catharine Mannion, is part of the Featured Creatures collection. It describes this most important pest of the date palm, its distribution, field characteristics, life cycle, hosts, general plant damage, and management. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN816

SSAGR94/AG162 General Guidelines for Managing Pastures for Dairy Cows

dihagan — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:17:11 +0000

Revised! SS-AGR-94, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by L. E. Sollenberger, Y.C. Newman, and J.M.B. Vendramini, is part of the Florida Forage Handbook. It answers dairy producers’ questions about managing pasture as a major source of nutrients for milking cows — soil testing and pasture fertilization, choice of forage species, and grazing strategies. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG162

ENH1130/EP391 Establishing Shrubs in Florida Landscapes

dihagan — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:08:57 +0000

ENH-1130, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Edward F. Gilman, Amy L. Shober, Kimberly A. Moore, Christine Wiese, Maria Paz, and S. Michelle Scheiber, describes the steps that homeowners should take for effective irrigation of transplanted, container-grown shrubs in the home landscape until there is sufficient root growth for them to become established. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP391

ENH1129/EP390 Planting Shrubs in Florida Landscapes

dihagan — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:08:57 +0000

ENH-1129, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Edward F. Gilman, Amy L. Shober, Kimberly A. Moore, Christine Wiese, Maria Paz and S. Michele Scheiber, provides guidance for planting shrubs in Florida home landscapes. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP390

ENH1117/EP382 Tropical Foliage Plant Development: Breeding Techniques for Aglaonema and Dieffenbachia

dihagan — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:08:57 +0000

ENH-1117, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by R.J. Henny, J. Chen and T.A. Mellich, describes the techniques plant breeders can use for controlling flowering, effecting pollination, and securing seed production. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, May 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP382

AE244 Pesticide Safety and Personal Protective Equipment for Citrus Grove Workers

dihagan — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:08:57 +0000

AE244, an 11-page fact sheet by Brian Boman, Darren Cole, Steve Futch, Ward Gunter, Jack Hebb, Chris Wilson, is part of the Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Citrus Grove Workers series. It provides information for citrus grove workers about toxicity and effects of exposure to pesticides and personal protective equipment. Includes two quizzes and references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, February 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AE244

FOR218/FR280 Biology and Control of Japanese Climbing Fern (Lygodium japonicum)

dihagan — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:02:27 +0000

FOR-218, a 7-page illustrated fact sheet by Patrick J. Minogue, Stella Jones, Kimberly K. Bohn, and Rick L. Williams, describes this non-native, invasive vine which is widespread in damp areas in north and West Florida — its biology and control measures. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, May 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR280

FCS2299/FY1090 Body Image and the Aging Female

dihagan — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:07:24 +0000

FCS-2299, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Eboni J. Baugh, highlights recent research examining the body image concerns among aging and elderly women. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1090

FCS8705/FY218 Facts about Zinc

dihagan — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:59:52 +0000

Revised! FCS-8705, a 2-page fact sheet by Linda B. Bobroff, uses a question and answer format to informs clients about this mineral for human nutrition. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY218

FCS8092/HE776 FOOD/DRUG and DRUG/NUTRIENT INTERACTIONS: What You Should Know About Your Medications

dihagan — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:59:52 +0000

Revised! FCS-8092, a 10-page fact sheet by Linda Bobroff, Ashley Lentz, and R. Elaine Turner, describes common food/drug and drug/nutrient, and how consumers can see the potential for interactions and learn to avoid them. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HE776

FCS2298/FY1089 Making Good Decisions: Parenting Strategies to Guide Young Children's Media Use

dihagan — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:59:52 +0000

FCS-2298, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Stephanie C. Toelle and David C. Diehl, gives parents viewing strategies, suggests media guidelines, and reviews media policies designed to protect children. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1089

FCS2229/FY735 Fall Prevention: Home Safety Inventory

dihagan — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:59:52 +0000

Revised! FCS-2229, a 2-page fact sheet by Linda B. Bobroff and Leigh Ann Martin, provides a checklist of changes people can make to reduce risk of falling and keep their home a safe place to live in. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, April 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY735

CIR1400/PI050 Florida Crop/Pest Management Profile: Lychee and Longan

dihagan — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:33:19 +0000

Revised! Circular 1400, a 9-page circular by Mark Mossler, profiles production of these tropical evergreen fruits in Florida, with production facts, cultural practices, and pest management. Includes specialist contact information and references. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI050

SSAGR93/AG161 Factors Affecting Forage Quality

dihagan — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:04:27 +0000

Revised! SS-AGR-93, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by A. T. Adesogan, L. E. Sollenberger, Y.C. Newman, and J.M.B. Vendramini, discusses forage quality and factors affecting intake and nutritive value. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG161

PP256/PP172 Rusts on Ornamentals in Florida

dihagan — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:02:58 +0000

PP-256, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Philip F. Harmon, Carrie L. Harmon, Aaron J. Palmateer, Stephen H. Brown, presents information on four representative rust diseases of ornamentals, including gladiolus rust, daylily rust, frangipani rust, and guava rust. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Plant Pathology, May 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PP172