White Fly, what is it and what can be done about it educational opportunity on Tues, Jan 29

I have received many questions regarding white fly issues over the last few years.  Many of you live in associations that are screened with landscaping that is very susceptible to white fly damage. The University of Florida IFAS extension agency has put together a seminar to educate the public about the issues around the mysterious whiteflies.

This seminar will familiarize you with the life cycle, damage to host plants and treatment recommendations for the ficus and rugose spiraling whiteflies. The future impacts of these whiteflies on ornamental and native plants will also be covered.
Location:

3406 Palm Beach Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33916

Cost:

$5 per person. Please pay at the door.

Registration:

12:30-1:10 pm

1:00-1:15

Introduction to the World of Whiteflies—

Stephen Brown, Lee County Extension

1:15-1:45

Symptoms and Treatments of Ficus and Rugose Spiraling Whiteflies—

Douglas Caldwell, Collier County Extension

1:45-2:10

Updates on Ficus and Rugose Spiraling Whiteflies on Florida’s East Coat—

Adrian Hunsberger, Miami-Dade Extension

Contact Stephen at

brownsh@ufl.edu

Contact Doug at

dougbug@ufl.edu

Contact Adrian at

aghu@ufl.edu

Sanding, the greens and.....

Today the maintenance team is sanding the greens, and also the approaches. Those that remember the course prior to the renovation can also remember the plugged balls two feet from the greens. Just like on the putting surfaces, the constant application of sand to the approaches keeps the surface firm, smooth, and the playability high.