Florida
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Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Plant Protection Laws and Regulations Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey
Economic Fact Sheet
Cooperative Extension Service

  • State Plant Regulatory Official

    Wayne Dixon (352) 395-4627

    Serves on the National Plant Board, oversees state pest detection and regulatory activities and coordinates survey activities between government agencies, public and private organizations. Coordinates the state's initial emergency response if an exotic pest is detected.

  • State Survey Coordinator

    Leroy Whilby (352) 395-4649

    Coordinates CAPS survey planning, execution and reporting as well as community outreach activities.

  • State Plant Health Director

    Paul Hornby (352) 313-3040

    Directs federal APHIS-PPQ pest detection and regulatory activities in cooperation with state officials, and coordinate the initial PPQ emergency response if an exotic pest is detected in the state.

  • Pest Survey Specialist

    Robert Leahy (352) 395-4793
    Douglas Restom Gaskill (941) 723-8916
    Brian Saunders (321) 632-5309
    Provides technical support in planning, executing and reporting annual surveys and coordinates pest detection activities with neighboring states.

News
APHIS Establishes Two Additional Regulated Area in Florida for Giant African Snail
The Year In Plagues: Ebola, The Invasive Species Of Florida, And More | Popular Science
APHIS Adds Commodities to the South Florida Cold Treatment Pilot Project
APHIS Establishes Two Additional Regulated Area in Florida for Giant African Snail
Environmental Assessments; Availability, etc.: Biological Control Agent for Asian Citrus Psyllid....
Researchers build searchable database of non-native plants -- ScienceDaily
APHIS Establishes Two Additional Regulated Area in Florida for Giant African Snail
Florida Scientific Research Team Develops 3D Printed Insect Trap to Stave Off Crop Damage - 3DPrint.com
Laurel Wilt Conference | Forest Pathology
Potential biological control for avocado-ravaging disease -- ScienceDaily
Hope Grows for Florida Lime Industry | TheLedger.com
PP313/PP313: Mosaic Disease of St. Augustinegrass Caused by Sugarcane Mosaic Virus
Tobacco Streak Virus (TSV) Detected on Zucchini Squash in South Florida : UF/IFAS Pest Alert
HLB Defense: APHIS seeks comment on predator wasp release | Orchard Crops content from Southwest Farm Press
Pest-Plagued Florida Scientists Design 3-D Printed Insect Traps - Modern Farmer
The happiest place in the field
Expansion and impact of laurel wilt in the Florida Everglades | Rodgers | Florida Entomologist
Florida citrus greening researcher honored by fruit, vegetable growers | Orchard Crops content from Southeast Farm Press
There is an ISD Tag on My Citrus Tree... What Does It Mean
Florida Peanuts: Severe Root-Knot Nematode Damage in Jackson County » Blog Archive
Citrus disease battle unites growers, researchers, entrepreneurs | Ocala.com
Column: Exotic fly can damage even healthy fruit crops
CBP finds Africanized Honey Bees on vessel | Government Security News
Bug threatens iconic Florida citrus crops | The Sumter Item
Soybean Rust is Around but Not on Soybeans
Fire Ants Are In The Middle Of A Turf War
Tawny Crazy Ants Now in Alabama
Wildlife Corridors Sometimes Help Invasive Species Spread
Laurel wilt fight continues
Importation of Fresh Blueberry Fruit From Morocco Into the Continental United States
APHIS Continues To Implement Risk-based Sampling at Additional Plant Inspection Stations
Tree Check Month
Researchers Tap into Citizen Science to Shed Light on Ant Diversity
Huge step made for developing disease-resistant citrus
Trap-Jaw Ants Spreading in Southeastern United States
APHIS Modifies Gypsy Moth Regulatory Policy for Logs
Smells Like Deceit - A Record Number of Species Use the Same Odor to Exploit Each Other
Biological Control for Brazilian Peppertree Closer Than Ever
Colony Loss 2013-2014 - Bee Informed Partnership
Minimizing Honey Bee Exposure to Pesticides
On the Trail of Fire Ant Pheromones - Phys.org
Garden column: Citrus under attack; know the symptoms | members.jacksonville.com
Alabama on Lookout for Africanized Bees
Bug that spreads deadly citrus disease is found in SLO County
Phloem production in Huanglongbing-affected citrus trees | Science Codex
Ag officials to review policy on South American fresh fruit imports
Cotton Seed Bug - Oxycarenus hyalinipennis - Eradicated from Florida
Soybean Rust Outlook
Study co-led by UF professor aims to reduce fruit fly population - The Independent Florida Alligator: Local
Beneficial Fungi Examined for Battle against Destructive Beetles
ARS Scientists Devising New Ways to Protect Avocados
Invasive Species of the Day March 4th - Benghal Dayflower, Chinese Tallow, Water Hyacinth
Winter Freeze Stopped Ash Borers and Stink Bugs Cold, But They Are Primed for a Comeback
Southeast AgNET - Archive - Fruit Growers Encouraged to Participate in Fruit Fly Survey
Technique creates stronger sterile medflies
Citrus disease appears to be spreading in Texas
CDFA Quarantines Additional 13-Square-Mile Section of Tulare to Protect Citrus Trees
National Invasive Species Awareness Week Spotlights the Importance of Prevention and Management Strategies
Citrus psyllid lure a California priority for federal funds
Wasp Breeding Program Opens New Front Against Citrus Greening
Farm bill includes money for citrus disease research
Hydrilla leafcutter moth - UF/IFAS Pest Alert
Millions of sterile Medflies dropped from planes
UF Takes Major Step Toward Citrus Canker Cure
Federal Order - Updated Link - Entry Requirements for Fresh Chilean Blueberries
Federal Order - Entry Requirements for Fresh Chilean Blueberries
APHIS Updates Conditions for Intrastate Movement of Citrus from Asian Citrus Psyllid Regulated Areas
Rose Rosette Virus - Confirmed in Florida
Edible Gardening in SW Florida: Citrus Canker Disease ID with PICTURES
REGION: Citrus pest drives some growers to new crops
Fight over citrus canker may resume
Bug Bites Cut Florida Orange Crop to Lowest in 2 Decades
EXTENSION CONNECTION: Citrus canker found in Northwest Florida
APHIS Establishes Additional Regulated Area in Florida for Giant African Snail
NAPPO - APHIS Establishes Additional Regulated area in Florida for Giant African Snail
Viburnum leaf beetle, Pyrrhalta viburni
USDA syncs agencies on citrus greening
Crown Rust Outbreak in North Florida Oats
USDA Creates Multi-Agency Emergency Response Framework to Combat Devastating Citrus Disease
At least one case of Citrus Canker found near Gulf Breeze | Pensacola News Journal | pnj.com
Citrus Greening Poses Threat To Florida Beekeepers
Crazy Ants Have Spread From Texas to Florida, and 3 Other States
Fire Ants in Florida - eXtension
Exotic Garden Invaders and How to Get Rid of Tree Frogs
Red Imported Fire Ant Identification, Damage And Control Information
Border sprays help fight psyllids between full-grove treatments - The Grower
Researchers say GMO citrus trees could combat greening
Citrus Farmers and Beekeepers at Odds Over Pesticides
Invasive species for dinner - Add a grain of salt
BBC News - Giant snails on advance in Florida
Battling an Invasive Plant
APHIS Updates Conditions for Intrastate Movement of Citrus from Asian Citrus Psyllid Regulated Areas
Invasive Plant Kills Fish in Orange County Lake
Effects of Climate on EAB Mortality and the Potential for Ash Survival in North America
Seminole Co. Releases Red Beetles to Devour Invasive Weed
Ants Battle For Their Lives In Stunning Macrophotographs
What Makes Killer Bees So Deadly
USDA Observes August As Tree Check Month And Asks The Public To Take 10 Minutes To Check Trees
NAPPO - Giant African Snail - Two Additional Regulated Areas in Florida Established
The Benefits of Urban Forest Diversity
Soybean Rust Update
Southern Rust Being Found in Florida Corn
Crazy Ants Swarming in Southeastern States
Beetle Army Being Harnessed to Fight Invasive Vine
New Bugs In Florida Stymie Researchers, Threaten Crops
County Attacks Fire Ants At Greenways Via Helicopter
Crazy Ants Eating Electronics Across US Gulf States
Fire These Ants First
Scientists Mobilize Fungus to Fight Hydrilla
Invasive Crazy Ants Are Displacing Fire Ants in Areas Throughout Southeastern U.S.
Some Health Risks With Eating Giant African Land Snail
Grasshopper Control Before Cotton Best During Winter Weed Burndown
Team of Scientists Targeting Invasive Giant Snails
Citrus Canker - A Blemish of Epic Proportions
Invasive Species of the Day Series
Great Time to Treat for Fire Ants
Management - Not Eradication - Could be the Key to Co-Existing with Fire Ants
Lee County residents prevail in canker lawsuit
Killer Bees Attack Park Employees in Florida
Bayer Launches Bee Health Education Tour
Challenges for Honeybee Industry Affects Wide Spectrum of Ag Sector
National Invasive Species Awareness Week to Focus on Prevention ...
Biocontrol Research On Brazilian Peppertree in Florida Discovers New Cryptic Species
Fungus Causing Rust Disease in Cassia Trees
New Control Strategies for Bipolar Bark Beetles
Laurel Wilt - A Global Threat to Avocado Production
UF-IFAS Entomology Department New Home to School of Ants Project

Related Pages

Weed Identification Tool
Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
Department of Entomology
Southern Plant Diagnostic Network
Mexican Bean Beetle
Pink Hibiscus Mealybug
Gladiolus Rust - A National Management Plan for Exclusion and Eradication - USDA-APHIS
Florida Firewood Poster
Invasive Plants in Southern Forests
National Ash Tree Seed Collection Initiative
Two step method for Fire Ant control
Save the Guac
Metroinvasive
Lucid Keys - Hosts and Potential Hosts of Citrus Pests and Diseases
Prescription for Curing Citrus Greening: Apply Heat and Wait
USDA Scientists Study Essential Oils to Attract Asian Citrus Psyllid
Periwinkle Plants Provide Ammunition in the War on Citrus Greening
Citrus Research and Development Foundation Reports
CAPS Monthly Wallpaper Calendars
Citrus Canker Symptoms on Nursery Trees
UF-IFAS Slash Pine
APHIS - Pest Profile
Citrus Canker Information
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Dont Move Firewood
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Citrus Canker in Florida, US
ITP and QBIT Release iOS Lucid Mobile Apps - Palm ID Key
Florida First Detector
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ITP and QBIT Release iOS Lucid Mobile Apps - Terrestrial Mollusc Key
ITP and QBIT Release iOS Lucid Mobile Apps - TortAI Key
ITP and QBIT Release iOS Lucid Mobile Apps - Citrus Diseases Key
ITP and QBIT Release iOS Lucid Mobile Apps - Citrus Pests Key
Videos

Staying on Top of Non-Native Invasive Threats
Huanlongbing in Florida
Laurel Wilt Disease Presentation
Exotic Fruit Fly Monitoring
Miami battles Giant African Land Snails
New Crazy Ant Species Swarming
Southeast AgNET » Archive » Windbreaks and Other Citrus Canker Controls
Invasive Pests on International Travel
European and American Foulbrood in Honey Bee Colonies: Part 1 - YouTube

CAPS 2015 Survey Targets   
Common Name Scientific Name Destinations
Asian Longhorned Beetle Anoplophora glabripennis Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Bagrada Bug Bagrada hilaris Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Boll Rot Phytophthora boehmeriae Pest Info
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Halyomorpha halys Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Brown Stripe Downy Mildew Sclerophthora rayssiae var. zeae Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Casuarina Tussock Moth Lymantria xylina Pest Info
Cotton Cutworm Spodoptera litura Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Cotton Cutworm Spodoptera litura Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Cotton Seed Bug Oxycarenus hyalinipennis Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Cucurbit Beetle Diabrotica speciosa Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Egyptian Cottonworm Spodoptera littoralis Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Egyptian Cottonworm Spodoptera littoralis Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Emerald Ash Borer Agrilus planipennis Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
European Grapevine Moth Lobesia botrana Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
False Codling Moth Thaumatotibia leucotreta Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Giant African Snail Lissachatina fulica Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Goldspotted Oak Borer Agrilus auroguttatus Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Gypsy Moth Lymantria dispar Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Hygromiid Snails Monacha spp. Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Java Downy Mildew Peronosclerospora maydis Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Java Downy Mildew Peronosclerospora maydis Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Late Wilt of Corn Harpophora maydis Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Late Wilt of Corn Harpophora maydis Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Lesser Spruce Shoot Beetle Hylurgops palliatus Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Light Brown Apple Moth Epiphyas postvittana Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Oak Ambrosia Beetle Platypus quercivorus Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Oak Splendour Beetle Agrilus biguttatus Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Old World Bollworm Helicoverpa armigera Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Old World Bollworm Helicoverpa armigera Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Old World Bollworm Helicoverpa armigera Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Philippine Downy Mildew Peronosclerospora philippinensis Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Pine Shoot Beetle Tomicus destruens Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Redhaired Pine Bark Beetle Hylurgus ligniperda Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Silver Y Moth Autographa gamma Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Sirex Woodwasp Sirex noctilio Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Striped Ambrosia Beetle Trypodendron lineatum Pest Info | NAPIS Maps