To safely solve a pest problem, growers and pesticide applicators must be aware of the potential impacts of some pest-control strategies on bees, other pollinators, and beneficial arthropods. This 14-page fact sheet written by J. D. Ellis, J. Klopchin, E. Buss, and others and published by the UF/IFAS Entomology and Nematology Department explains the issue and provides strategies to protect honey bees and other beneficial insects from pesticides. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in1027

Pest management should be based on the proper identification of pests and knowledge of their biology. This publication describes the major pests of tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant in Florida and guidelines for their management. Some insects may be more important in some areas of the state than others. For each pest described, a table of management options will be found after the damage. Previous versions: Webb, S., P. Stansly, D. Schuster, and J. Funderburk. 2005. “Insect Management for Tomatoes, Peppers, and Eggplant”. EDIS 2005 (11). https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/115118.

El desarrollo y planificación de un huerto en el hogar, es una actividad agrícola que puede realizarse durante todo el año en Florida. Puede ofrecer muchos beneficios para la salud física y emocional. Los huertos nos proveen alternativas para realizar ejercicios, disfrute del huerto, producción de vegetales frescos y nutritivos, ahorro económico y muchos otros. Esta guía proporciona recomendaciones para hacer un huerto en su residencia y comunidad, e incluye las fechas de siembra, la selección de variedades para la planificación de cultivos, el manejo de agua, nutrientes, plagas y la cosecha. Vegetable gardening is a year-round activity in Florida that provides opportunities for exercise, mental therapy, enjoyment, nutritious fresh vegetables, economic savings, and many other benefits. This guide provides vegetable gardening recommendations for home and community gardeners, including planting dates, variety selection, water and nutrient management, pest management, and harvesting. This is a translation of SP103/VH021, Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide. Written by Sydney Park Brown, Danielle Treadwell, J. M. Stephens, and Susan Webb; translated by Francisco Rivera; and published by the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department.https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1383

This document is HS729, Horticultural Sciences Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Published November 2006.

This document is HS732, Horticultural Sciences Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Published November 2006. HS732/CV130: Chapter 13. Pepper Production (ufl.edu)

This document is HS726, Horticultural Sciences Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Published November 2006. HS726/CV124: Chapter 8. Eggplant Production (ufl.edu)

Insects and mites can cause severe problems in the production of watermelon, squash, cucumber, and cantaloupe either through direct damage to the crop or through transmission of disease agents, such as the aphid-borne mosaic viruses. Common pests of cucurbits are described in this document. The importance of a particular insect will vary by region and by crop. For example root maggots are more important in North Florida and melon thrips in South Florida. Pickleworm and melonworm rarely attack watermelon. This document is ENY-460, one of a series of the Entomology and Nematology Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date August 2001. Revised September 2005. ENY-460/IN168: Insect Management for Cucurbits (Cucumber, Squash, Cantaloupe, and Watermelon) (ufl.edu)

This document is HS722, Horticultural Sciences Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Published December 2005.

Insect vector behavior and biology can be affected by pathogen-induced changes in the physiology and morphology of the host plant. Herein, we examined the temporal effects of Squash vein yellowing virus (family Potyviridae, genus Ipomovirus) infection on the settling, oviposition preference, and feeding behavior of its whitefly vector, Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) Middle East-Asia Minor 1 (MEAM1), formerly known as B. tabaci biotype B. Settling and oviposition behavioral choice assays were conducted on pairs of infected and mock-inoculated watermelon (Citrullus lanatus (Thunb) Matsum and Nakai) (Cucurbitales: Cucurbitaceae) at 5-6 days post inoculation (DPI) and 10-12 DPI. Electropenetrography, or electrical penetration graph (both abbreviated EPG), was used to assess differences in feeding behaviors of whitefly on mock-inoculated, 5-6 and 10-12 DPI infected watermelon plants. Whiteflies showed no preference in settling or oviposition on the infected and mock-inoculated plants at 5-6 DPI. However, at 10-12 DPI, whiteflies initially settled on infected plants but then preference of settling shifted to mock-inoculated plants after 8 h. Only at 10-12 DPI, females laid significantly more eggs on mock-inoculated plants than infected plants. EPG revealed no differences in whitefly feeding behaviors among mock-inoculated, 5-6 DPI infected and 10-12 DPI infected plants. The results highlighted the need to examine plant disease progression and its effect on vector behavior and performance, which could play a crucial role in Squash vein yellowing virus spread.

This document is HS739, Horticultural Sciences Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Published November 2006. HS739/CV137: Chapter 18. Tomato Production (ufl.edu)

This document is HS728, Horticultural Sciences Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Published November 2006.

This document is HS737, Horticultural Sciences Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Published November 2006. HS737/CV135: Chapter 17. Sweet Corn Production (ufl.edu)

This document is HS733, Horticultural Sciences Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Published November 2006. HS733/CV131: Chapter 14. Potato Production (ufl.edu)

This document is HS731, Horticultural Sciences Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Published December 2005.

This document is HS727, Horticultural Sciences Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Published November 2006. HS727/CV125: Chapter 11. Legume Production (ufl.edu)

This document is HS734, Horticultural Sciences Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Published November 2006.

This document is HS724, Horticultural Sciences Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Published November 2006. HS724/CV122: Chapter 6. Cole Crop Production (ufl.edu)

This document is HS723, Horticultural Sciences Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Published December 2005.

This document is HS725, Horticultural Sciences Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Published November 2006. HS725/CV123: Chapter 7. Cucurbit Production (ufl.edu)

This document is HS738, Horticultural Sciences Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Published November 2006.