Tag Archives: invasive management

NISAW 2016 – An Update on the Lionfish Situation in the Panhandle

Posted on February 21, 2016 by John

Lionfish (Pterois volitans): An Update on the Lionfish Situation in the Panhandle In the past couple of years, we have posted articles about the lionfish during NISAW week. A question we hear more now is – “how is lionfish … Continue reading →

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Invasive Species of the Day: Cuban Tree Frog and Hydrilla

Posted on February 28, 2015 by John

Cuban Treefrog (Osteopilus septentrionalis): The Cuban Treefrog: was introduced into Florida as a stowaway on vehicles and plants in the 1920’s. As of 2013, breeding populations have been recorded as far north as Georgia. Cuban Treefrogs have larger toepads and … Continue reading →

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Invasive Species of the Day (February 24): Lionfish and Air Potato

Posted on February 25, 2015 by John

Lionfish (Pterois volitans): Red Lionfish are a predatory reef fish that are non-native invasive species and have spread throughout Florida Waters. They are members of the family Scorpaenidae whose members are venomous and the lionfish is no exception. This fish … Continue reading →

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National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) – February 22-28, 2015

Posted on February 23, 2015 by John

Many plants and animals have been introduced to new regions for centuries, as people have discovered new lands. These transient species are known as non-natives, and can become invasive. Invasive species occur throughout the world and may blend in, be … Continue reading →

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“Digital Devices Transform Couch Potatoes into Air Potato Destroyers – Use Your Phone to Help Manage Florida Invaders”

Posted on June 6, 2014 by John

Digital devices have proliferated like kudzu in July, and new user applications for these devices are as common as armadillos. Untold hours and dollars are being spent by couch potatoes to defend artificial worlds from dragons, zombies and other imaginary … Continue reading →

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Invasive Species of the Day (March 8th): Tropical Soda Apple & Alligator Weed

Posted on March 8, 2014 by John

March 8th: Tropical Soda Apple (Solanum viarum) & Alligator Weed (Alternanthera philoxeroide) Tropical Soda Apple: Florida ranchers know Tropical Soda Apple (TSA) as the “Plant from Hell”. The plant is a native of South … Continue reading →

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Invasive of the Day (March 7th): Eurasean Milfoil, Tiger Prawn, Cuban Treefrog

Posted on March 7, 2014 by John

March 7th: Eurasian Milfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum), Tiger Prawn (Penaeus monodon), The Cuban Tree Frog (Osteopilus septentrionalis) Eurasian Water Milfoil: Eurasian water milfoil is a submerged aquatic plant that can be found in northwest Florida in lakes, rivers, and coastal … Continue reading →

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Invasive Species of the Day (March 6th): Climbing Ferns & Chinese Privet

Posted on March 6, 2014 by John

March 6th: Climbing Ferns (Lygodium sp.) & Chinese Privet (Ligustrum sinense) Japanese Climbing Fern (Lygodium japonicum) and Old World Climbing Ferns (Lygodium microphyllum): are presently the only non-native invasive ferns in Florida. Both ferns reproduce and spread readily by wind-blown … Continue reading →

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Invasive Species of the Day (March 5th): Torpedo Grass & Hydrilla

Posted on March 5, 2014 by John

March 5th: Torpedo Grass (Panicum repens) & Hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata) Torpedo Grass: Torpedo grass (Panicum repens) is an invasive weed that invades lawns, flowerbeds, landscapes and wetlands. Even if introduced into a small area, this weed can rapidly spread to … Continue reading →

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Invasive Species of the Day (March 4th): Benghal Dayflower, Chinese Tallow, Water Hyacinth

Posted on March 4, 2014 by John

March 4th: Benghal Dayflower (Commelina benghalensis), Chinese Tallow (Sapium sebiferum), & Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes): Benghal Dayflower (Commelina benghalensis): Also called Tropical spiderwort, is an invasive weed that creeps into nurseries, lawns, pastures and crop fields. It was first … Continue reading →

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