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Insects and wildlife can be both beneficial and destructive to a yard. By learning what insects feed on harmful ones and how to attract these beneficial insects into your yard, you will be saving yourself time and money, as well as benefiting the environment by eliminating the need for using harmful chemicals. 

Birds and rodents can be bothersome to a garden and fish ponds.  Below are some helpful links in dealing with pest and insects.

   Contact An Agent:
   » Carla Chapman
      Extension Agent I, Urban
      Horticulture
   Contact A Master Gardener:
   » Master Gardener Plant Clinic

 

  »  Frequently asked questions & answers

   »  Beneficial Insects

   »  Chiggers

   »  Fleas

   »  Reduced Chemical Management of Fleas

   »  Lovebugs in Florida

   »  Biting Flies

   »  Stinging or Venomous Insects & Related Pests

   »  Bermuda grass Mite

   »  Southern Chinch Bug Management on St. Augustine grass

   »  White Grub Biology and Management

   »  Pest Mole Cricket Management

   »  Ground Pearls in Turf grass

   »  Two-lined Spittlebugs in Turf grass

   »  Aphids on Landscape Plants

   »  Insect Borers of Trees and Shrubs

   »  Insect Galls

   »  Lace Bugs on Ornamental Plants

   »  Mites on Ornamental Plants

   »  Scale Insects and Mealybugs on Ornamental Plants
 

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