Peggy Dessaint, Horticulture Agent
                                                                                       (941)722-4524 ext. 226
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The purpose of this webpage is to give horticulture service providers, in business or in public service, unbiased and current information for maintaining Florida friendly landscapes. Some information is specific to Manatee County and Southwest Florida; other information, especially regarding pesticide laws, licensing and requirements, is statewide. Links to many websites are also provided. Please share these resources with your customers.
 

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Bradenton Herald Article, P. Dessaint   September 7, 2008
 

Cabbage Palm- New Phytoplasma Disease
 		 2008
Turf Pest Control Guide
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Lethal Yellowing
 and
Texas Phoenix Palm Decline
Two phytoplasma
diseases on palms in
Manatee County
 
Fusarium Decline
New disease on Queen Palm
also on
Mexican Fan Palm
(Washingtonia robusta)
found in Manatee County
 
Chilli Thrips Sri Lanka Weevil

Chinch Bugs in St. Augustine Grass
 		 Pink Hibiscus Mealybug
in Manatee County
Crape Myrtles in Florida Hurricanes and Trees

                                                                      Updated September 5, 2008

 

                                               
                                                                              Peggy Dessaint, Horticulture Agent
                                                                                       (941)722-4524 ext. 226
                                                                                                                                                       dessaint@ufl.edu
 

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