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Category Archives: Plant Diseases
Powdery Mildew
Much like Downey Mildew, Powdery Mildew can become a problem during periods of warm days and cool evenings, such as we are currently experiencing. This fungal disease is found quite often on the upper leaf surfaces of many of our … Continue reading
Downy Mildew on Impatiens
Many of you have reported a sudden decline in your garden variety of impatiens plantings. This is due to the presence of downy mildew attacking your plants. Spores of this fungal disease are practically present everywhere – on the plants … Continue reading
Oak Galls
Many of you have reported finding small gall-like structures on some of your oak leaves. What to do…spraying with a pesticide won’t help as this problem occurred several months ago as new leaves developed. At that time a small fly-like … Continue reading
Sago Palm Scale (aka Aulacaspis Scale)
For those of you who may have sago palms planted in your landscape, have you checked them lately for this dreaded pest, which if left alone, will kill you plant? These plants need to be inspected regularly, especially now that … Continue reading
Posted in Plant Diseases, Plant Pests, Sago Palm, Sago Palm Scale, Scale Insects, Trees
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Summertime Pests
These continue to be a problem. Lately I’ve been getting reports about powdery mildew on plant leaves, (treat with a good fungicide); the presence of large grasshoppers, (best control is crushing between 2 bricks!); and thrips on roses, (control will … Continue reading
Growing Tomatoes in Florida
Tomatoes are a very important commercial crop in Florida, and a popular crop in our gardens. They’re easy to grow, but it’s important that you get the correct varieties for our area. Many that you find in local box stores … Continue reading
Posted in Aphids, Caterpillars, Fertilizing Lawn and Garden, Insects, Nematodes, Plant Diseases, Plant Knowledge, Plant Pests, Spider Mites, Tomatoes
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Laurel Wilt Disease
This blog is to alert you to be on the lookout for the dreaded Laurel Wilt Disease that’s been attacking our native Red Bay trees. Also susceptible to this pest is the Swamp Bay, Sassafras, and Camphor; and may also … Continue reading
Pest Alert – Texas Phoenix Palm Decline, and Guava Fruit Fly
Lately I’ve been trying to keep you up-to-date on pest issues that may impact our area; well, now I have two more pests for you to consider: Texas Phoenix Palm decline, and Guava Fruit Fly. Though not exactly new to … Continue reading
Troubles with Plant Pests – Part Two
This is a continuation of my first post about plant pests. Introduction – Did you know that there are over 1,000,00 insect species, 250,000 weeds, and 10,000 different plant diseases in the world, and because of Florida’s geographic location and … Continue reading
Posted in Aphids, Caterpillars, grasshoppers, Insects, Nematodes, Plant Diseases, Plant Pests, Slugs and snails, Spider Mites, Weeds
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