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Encore: Florida's Invasive Pests and Reptiles


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Florida has the most invasive species of any state in the country, and h alf of the insects, reptiles, arachnids and crustaceans imported into the United States come through Florida ports, that’s according to researchers at the University of Florida . So, in an effort to identify invasive insects before they become prolific, UF/IFAS has created the Florida First Detectors program . The idea is to train stakeholders like Florida Master Gardeners, nursery managers, and farmers to identify invasive
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