Healthy and resistant plants are the best defense against garden pests. Follow the "right plant, right place" rule when buying and planting, and use good cultural practices. Early detection and removal of infected plants or plant parts should precede applications of chemicals

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a strategy that helps gardeners manage pests with as few chemicals as possible. To prevent disease and insect outbreaks, select pest-resistant plants and put them in suitable locations. When problems do arise, remove the affected leaves or plant parts, or pick the insects off by hand. Avoid overtreating. Spot-treat only rather than blanket spraying, and use selective rather than broad-spectrum insecticides. Always read and follow insecticide label instructions.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

More sites about Biological Control

https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/lawn-and-garden/biological-controls-and-integrated-pest-management/

The Great Florida Pollinator Census

https://gsepc.org/

NeighborWood Watch: Help preserve habitat and promote biodiversity in our communities.

https://neighborwoodwatch.org/

DDIS Site

https://ddis.ifas.ufl.edu/jsp/html/howto.jsp

Florida Invasive Species Partnership

Dividing Perennials

https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/santarosaco/2017/09/28/autumn-time-divide-perennials/

Resources:

UF/IFAS Extension, Pinellas County

12520 Ulmerton Rd.

Phone (727) 582-2109

[email protected]

NOTE: Extension Help Desk will be closed for renovation October 2-7, 2025

SWFWMD Watering Restrictions https://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/business/epermitting/district-water-restrictions

Pinellas County Water Conservation and Watering Schedule Rules https://pinellas.gov/department/water-conservation/

Pinellas County Fertilizer Ordinance

Soil Solarization

Land measurement tools are built into the Pinellas County Property Appraiser's website https://www.pcpao.gov/gis.html

Edible Landscaping Using the Nine Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Principles https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP594

Monthly Gardening Calendars

South Florida Regional Gardening Calendars

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Pinellas County Help Desk & Plant Clinics https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/pinellas/lawn-and-garden/contact-us-for-help/

Social Media https://www.facebook.com/PinellasExtension/ https://www.youtube.com/user/PinellasExtensionTV

Ask IFAS https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program https://floridafriendlylandscaping.com/

Florida Friendly Landscaping™ Gardening Solutions https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/

Florida Friendly Landscaping™ Apps https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/resources/apps/

Pinellas Post Newsletter https://subscribe.ifas.ufl.edu/extweb/pinellas_planting.html

Tampa Bay Water Rebate Program https://tampabaywaterwise.org/en/rebates/

Barbara Strickland Endowment https://www.uff.ufl.edu/giving-opportunities/026203-barbara-strickland-pinellas-county-master-gardener-volunteer-endowment/

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