Plant Industry News

On today's episode of Plant Industry news we discuss the giant African land snail eradication program. In an interview with Dr. Greg Hodges we answer your questions about the snails, the program and what it all means. Thanks for joining!

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Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Division of Plant Industry

Don't Pack a Pest

DPI Blog

GALS

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This week we focus on another pest in Florida: exotic fruit flies. Dr. Gary Steck speaks with us on his experience with these pests and some things we should know about them. We discuss detection and how DPI handles the detection of these invasive insects. Thank you for tuning in to Plant Industry News!

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Exotic Fruit Fly Pests

Plant Pests and Diseases

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Division of Plant Industry

Don't Pack a Pest

DPI Blog

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Tune in to Plant Industry News today as Dr. Emily Kraus joins us again to discuss air potato vines and beetles. We talk about what each of these things are, as well as other control methods for the vines. Dr. Kraus shares information about the seasonality of beetles and vines for homeowners to properly control this pest. As always, thanks for tuning in to Plant Industry News!

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Dioscorea bulbifera, Air Potato

Air Potato Vine Biological Control

Plant Pests and Diseases

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Division of Plant Industry

Don't Pack a Pest

DPI Blog

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Welcome or welcome back to Plant Industry News. This week we speak with Dr. Sedonia Steininger on the topic of Brazilian peppertrees and give an update on the program since we last had her as a guest in 2019. We discuss control methods, as well as a brief history on the invasive plant. Dr. Steininger shares ways landowners can contribute to the control of these plants. As always, thanks for tuning in!

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Schinus terebinthifolia, Brazilian Pepper

Brazilian Peppertree Biological Control

Plant Pests and Diseases

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Division of Plant Industry

Don't Pack a Pest

DPI Blog

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In this episode we talk with Dr. Emily Kraus about biological control. We go over what biological control is and how it is used in the state of Florida. Dr. Kraus tells our listeners about some of the current biological programs Florida is using, as well as what other methods go along with biological control. Thank you for tuning in to Plant Industry News!

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Plant Pests and Diseases

Biological Control

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Division of Plant Industry

Don't Pack a Pest

DPI Blog

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We kick off this new season after a long hiatus today as we present a crash course on some terms you may hear during the upcoming season. We discuss abbreviations listeners may not recognize and define terms related to pests in Florida. Additionally, we give a warm welcome back for previous listeners and a greeting to new ones. Thanks for tuning in to Plant Industry News!

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Plant Pests and Diseases

About the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Florida’s Plant Pests 

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Division of Plant Industry

Don’t Pack a Pest

DPI Blog

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Thanks for tuning in to this episode of Plant Industry News. In this episode, we are joined by our division directors, Dr. Trevor Smith and Dr. Greg Hodges, with a 2020 recap of events. As unusual as this year was, the work did not slow down and the Division of Plant Industry remained as busy as ever. Join us as we highlight a few of the exciting and unexpected events and programs DPI had to tackle this year. 

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Thanks for tuning in to another episode of Plant Industry News. This episode begins with Director Dr. Trevor Smith as he announces the recipient of a significant Division award, promotes the Arboretum grove in Winter Haven and shares updates on various events and programs happening around the Division. Enjoy our interview with Dr. Leroy Whilby, Bureau Chief of the Bureau of Entomology, Nematology and Plant Pathology, as he shares about his role as Bureau Chief, as well as his job with the Medical Corps in the U.S. Army. Leroy discusses how both his civilian and military careers compare and relate to each other. Stay tuned to the end of the podcast to hear our Division Digest. This month we introduce a new employee in the Public Information and Outreach office and celebrate an upcoming retirement in the Bureau of Methods Development and Biological Control. 

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Thanks for tuning in to the start of Season 2 of Plant Industry News. This episode begins with Director Dr. Trevor Smith as he shares important status updates on the division's current and upcoming programs, as well as his appreciation for all division staff working during the Covid-19 pandemic. Enjoy our interview with Matt Moore, supervisor of the Molecular Diagnostics Lab in the ENPP Bureau, as he discusses the important work the MDL performs and the resource it serves. Matt also shares about some special projects the MDL is working on. Stay tuned to the end of the podcast to hear our Division Digest. This month we welcome a new employee to the CAPS program. 

Follow us on social media @FDACSDPI. As always, you can find updated versions of our latest publications and papers on our website https://www.fdacs.gov/Divisions-Offices/Plant-Industry .

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Thanks for tuning in to another episode of Plant Industry News. This episode concludes Season 1 of Plant Industry News with a 2019 recap of events between DPI director, Dr. Trevor Smith and the Florida State Plant Health Director, Richard Miranda of the USDA. Enjoy this conversation between colleagues as they reflect on some of the major events DPI and the USDA collaborated on during 2019. Stay tuned to the end of the podcast to hear our Division Digest. This month we welcome a new employee to the division, recognize two promotions and provide an important update on DPI office closures.

Follow us on social media @FDACSDPI. As always, you can find updated versions of our latest publications and papers on our website https://www.fdacs.gov/Divisions-Offices/Plant-Industry .

Subscribe and rate us! If you have any questions or suggestions for topics feel free to submit them to [email protected] and we will reference them in the next episode.