scholarly journals How I Grow: Months Five and Six

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2003 (14) ◽  
Author(s):  
Millie Ferrer ◽  
Keith Gouin ◽  
Anne M. Fugate
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Great Time ◽  
The World

Welcome to another fascinating stage in your baby’s development. At this age, babies are very happy and sociable, and much more physically active. You will see your baby’s interest in his surroundings grow. Your baby will respond more to people and objects. What a great time to be a parent! Your baby is developing a strong curiosity about the world around him. Parents who lovingly attend to their baby’s needs help him develop physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually. This document is FCS2219, one of a series of the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, University of Florida, UF/IFAS, Gainesville, FL 32611. First published: August 2003.

scholarly journals Cicada Killer, Giant Ground Hornet, Sphecius hogardii (Latreille) and Sphecius speciosus (Drury) (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Sphecidae)

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2005 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lionel A. Stange
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
Original Publication ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
The Family ◽  
The World ◽  
Agricultural Sciences ◽  
The Common

Cicada killers, or giant ground hornets, are among the largest wasps in Florida (up to 40 mm in length). They are conspicuous insects, since the males are territorial and will butt or grapple with intruders including other males. There are 22 species of Sphecius Dahlbom in the world and all hunt cicadas as far as is known. Two of four Nearctic species of Sphecius occur in Florida. The females of the common Florida species, Sphecius speciosus (Drury), hunt Tibicen spp. cicadas and can dig 4-foot burrows in the ground with several branches and cells. The provisioning with cicadas is nearly specific to Sphecius in the family Sphecidae, but is known in a few other sphecids such as Liogorytes joergenseni (Brethes) from Argentina (Bohart and Stange 1976). This document is EENY295, one of a series of the Entomology and Nematology Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Original publication date June 2003. Revised January 10, 2005.  EENY295/IN573: Cicada Killer, Giant Ground Hornet, Sphecius hogardii (Latreille) and Sphecius speciosus (Drury) (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Sphecidae) (ufl.edu)

scholarly journals Commodity Outlook 2003: U.S. and World Sugar Markets

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2003 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Schmitz
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Resource Economics ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
The European Union ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
The World ◽  
Sugar Market ◽  
Low Levels

This paper provides an overview of U.S. sugar policy and the importance of the European Union (E.U.) and Brazil in the world sugar market. Both U.S. and E.U. sugar policies support sugar prices for growers well above world levels. Brazilian sugar producers are supported by their government sugar-ethanol program in which over 50 percent of the sugarcane grown in Brazil is converted into fuel. Sugar prices for U.S. and E.U. producers shouldremain at the current levels. World sugar prices should remain at near record low levels. This is EDIS document FE375, a publication of the Department of Food and Resource Economics, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. Published February 2003. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fe375

scholarly journals False Blister Beetles, (Insecta: Coleoptera: Oedemeridae)

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2003 (16) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ross H. Arnett, Jr.
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Florida Keys ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Swimming Pools ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Adjacent Buildings ◽  
Pollen Feeding ◽  
The World ◽  
Night Lights

"False blister beetles," sometimes known also as "pollen feeding beetles," are unique in that adults of all the approximately 1,000 species in the world are obligate pollen feeders. They obtain their common name because many species cause blisters when pinched or squashed against the skin. Being pollen feeders, they are often common on flowers. They are also attracted to lights, and their numbers can be vast at night, especially on the Florida Keys. Oxycopis mcdonaldi (Arnett) causes skin blistering and makes itself a nuisance at resort areas where the beetles are attracted by night lights around swimming pools, tennis courts, and open air restaurants. Yet another species, Nacerdes melanura (L.), the "wharf borer," is common around wood pilings where its larvae bore into and weaken the wood of docks and adjacent buildings. This document is EENY-154 (originally published as DPI Entomology Circular 259), one of a series of Featured Creatures from the Entomology andNematology Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Published: September 2000.  EENY-154/IN311: False Blister Beetles, (Insecta: Coleoptera: Oedemeridae) (ufl.edu)

scholarly journals Powdery Mildew of Strawberries

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2005 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalia A. Peres ◽  
James C. Mertely
Keyword(s):  
Plant Pathology ◽  
Powdery Mildew ◽  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Pathology Department ◽  
The World ◽  
Sphaerotheca Macularis

Powdery mildew, caused by Sphaerotheca macularis, occurs in most areas of the world where strawberries are grown. This is document PP-208 a publication of the Plant Pathology Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. Publication date: March 2005. PP-208/PP129: Powdery Mildew of Strawberries (ufl.edu)

scholarly journals Big-Eyed, Geocoris spp. (Insecta: Hemiptera: Lydaeidae)

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2004 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Frank W. Mead
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Agricultural Crops ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Research Attention ◽  
The World ◽  
Agricultural Sciences ◽  
Late Instar

Big-eyed bugs are small insects (approximately 1/6 inch long) that occur in many parts of the world. They are generally regarded as beneficial because they prey upon numerous kinds of insect and mite pests of turf, ornamental and agricultural crops. Big-eyed bugs are among those insects receiving research attention in Florida (and elsewhere) for their value as predators. To aid in identification of big-eyed bugs in Florida, a key to adults and late instar nymphs is provided in this publication. This document is EENY-252 (originally published as DPI Entomology Circular 121), one of a series of Featured Creatures from the Entomology and Nematology Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Published: November 2001. Revised: October 2004.  EENY252/IN517: Bigeyed Bugs, Geocoris spp. (Insecta: Hemiptera: Geocoridae) (ufl.edu)

Cyclamen Mite, Phytonemus pallidus (Banks) (Arachnida: Acarina: Tarsonemidae)

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2004 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Harold A. Denmark
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
North America ◽  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Adult Stage ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Temperate Zone ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
High Humidity ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
The World

The cyclamen mite, Phytonemus pallidus (Banks), (family Tarsonemidae), was first noticed in New York in 1898 and in Canada in 1908. The cyclamen mite was described by Banks (1901) as Tarsonemus pallidus from leaves of greenhouse chrysanthemums at Jamaica, New York. Today, it is generally distributed throughout the country. Ewing (1939) considered Tarsonemus fragariae Zimmermn and T. destructor Reuter to be synonyms of T. pallidus Banks. Beer (1954) placed it in the genus Steneotarsonemus. However, Linquist placed in it the genus Phytodromus in 1987. The mites are often found on the corms of cyclamens in storage and are thus transported by trade. It has been spread on plants in unopened leaflets and on the tubers of cyclamen to all parts of the world. This mite requires high humidity and avoids light. It overwinters in the adult stage in the temperate zone. It is widely distributed throughout North America, Hawaii, Europe and Asia. This document is EENY-178 (originally published as DPI Entomology Circulars 25, 177 and 306), one of the Featured Creatures series of the Entomology and Nematology Department, Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Published: December 2000. Revised: August 2004. EENY-178/IN335: Cyclamen Mite, Phytonemus pallidus (Banks) (Arachnida: Acari: Tarsonemidae) (ufl.edu)

scholarly journals Tessellated Scale, Ecualymnatus tessellatus (Signoret) (Insecta: Homoptera: Coccidae)

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2003 (14) ◽  
Author(s):  
G. W. Dekle
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
South American ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Soft Scale ◽  
The World ◽  
Agricultural Sciences

Tessellated or palm scale is a soft scale that was first described in France by V. Signoret in 1873 from specimens collected on a palm he reported as Caryota ursus. The genus Eucalymnatus, according to Borchsenius (1957), contains 17 species; two species are Ethiopian in origin and the remainder neotropical. Borchsenius (1957) considers E. tessellatus (Sign.) probably South American in origin and disseminated by man to all parts of the world on its cultivated hosts. This document is EENY-090 (originally published as DPI Entomology Circular No. 138), one of a series of Featured Creatures from the Entomology and Nematology Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Published: June 1999.

scholarly journals TV Viewing by Children During Times of Conflict

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2003 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Millie Ferrer
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Tv Viewing ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
The World ◽  
The Media ◽  
Television Coverage ◽  
Watching Tv ◽  
Children’S Exposure

Amid tragic times of war and terrorism, people naturally want to keep current. However, without realizing it, many families can spend too many hours watching TV. The continuous bombardment of the latest accounts of what is happening in the world can add to children’s fear, confusion, and stress. Experts agree that viewing a lot of violence in the media can be unhealthy for children. Parents need to limit the amount of television coverage their children watch. It is especially important to limit young children’s exposure to graphic images. No matter what age, each person interprets programs and messages differently. Children in particular can easily misinterpret what is going on, thereby increasing their sense of fear. This document is FCS9191, one of a series of the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, IFAS, University of Florida, Gainesville FL 32611.First published: May 2003. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy613

scholarly journals How I Grow: Months Three and Four

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2003 (14) ◽  
Author(s):  
Millie Ferrer ◽  
Keith Gouin
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Healthy Development ◽  
The World ◽  
Loving Parent

At this age babies often enjoy splashing in the tub or kicking their feet in the air as they lay on their back. Play is essential for a baby’s healthy development. Through play, babies learn about themselves and the world around them. A loving parent is the best toy any baby can have. By creating a stimulating, playful environment, parents help their infant develop physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually. This document is FCS2218, one of a series of the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, Florida Cooperative Extension Service,University of Florida, IFAS, Gainesville, FL 32611. First published: August 2003.

scholarly journals Rove Beetles of the World, Staphylinidae (Insecta: Coleoptera: Staphylinidae)

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2002 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Howard Frank ◽  
Michael C. Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Rove Beetles ◽  
The World ◽  
Agricultural Sciences

This document is EENY-114, one of a series of Featured Creatures from the Entomology and Nematology Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Published: September 1999. Revised: March 2002. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in271

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