Spanish Wells Unit Two HOA
Gardening In Southern Florida
Pests
Unfortunately, the same climate that makes Florida so ideal for gardening also provides conditions in which insects thrive. Many different insects attack our landscape and garden, and it's difficult to predict from one season to the next which of these pests will cause problems. Some cause problems every year while others rarely appear. There are also many insects which are beneficial, and in some instances essential.
Diseases
With Florida's humid, hot climate, fungus is the cause of most plant diseases, but bacteria and viruses can hurt plants as well. Be sure to know what you're dealing with before attempting to treat a diseased plant—one pathogen may not react to a "cure" like another. If you're not sure, seek the help of your local Extension office.
Go to:
https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/pests-and-diseases/
to be directed to the gardening solutions website from the UF|IFAS University
On your mobile device or your computer type the following pest.ifas.ufl.edu Or
left click on the image to the left.