IFAS News
Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences - University of Florida
Archive for August, 2008
UF Experts Encourage Butterfly Watching to Take Wing With New Publications
August 27, 2008
Topic(s): Entomology and Nematology
- By:
Tom Nordlie - (352) 273-3567 - Sources:
Jaret Daniels - jcdnls@ufl.edu, (352) 316-0113
Anne Glick - anne.glick@myfwc.com, (850) 922-0664
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Butterfly lovers used to catch and collect the insects, but in recent years, just watching them has become popular - and University of Florida experts say it could boost scientific research and economic development.
To encourage hobbyists, UF recently issued four publications aimed at newcomers, written by Jaret Daniels, an assistant professor with UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. (more…)
Florida Mosquito Populations Are Booming, but Diseases Aren’t
August 13, 2008
Topic(s): Entomology and Nematology, Pests, RECs
- By:
Stu Hutson - (352) 273-3569 - Sources:
Jonathan Day - jfda@ufl.edu, (561) 778-7200 x132
Roxanne Rutledge Connelly - crr@ufl.edu, (772) 778-7200 x172
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Sometimes, the tiny vampires cover Alan Curtis’ legs in writhing black. Other times, only a few come for a nibble.
Most days of the year - usually during the halcyon colors of twilight - Curtis, a mosquito expert with the Indian River Mosquito Control District, treads out into the marshes in his shorts and stands scarecrow for what’s called a “landing count.”
In other words, how many mosquitoes show up for dinner (i.e., his legs) in a span of 60 seconds. (more…)
UF Celebrates ‘Historic’ Land Gift
August 5, 2008
Topic(s): Announcements, Conservation, Honors and Appointments
- By:
Stu Hutson - (352) 273-3569 - Source:
John Hayes - hayesj@ufl.edu, (352) 846-0643
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Officials from the University of Florida and The Nature Conservancy met today to formally celebrate the largest land gift ever donated to the university and bright future for environmental research and protection.
The Nature Conservancy has transferred the deed for the Carl Swisher Memorial Sanctuary, more than 3,000 acres of pristine Florida forest and wetlands, to the UF Foundation. Monetarily, the land is valued at $11 million; however, paired with the adjacent UF-owned Katharine Ordway Preserve, the land represents a priceless opportunity for preservation and study of Florida’s ecosystem. (more…)
