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Termite alate of the Asian subterranean termite species.
What is your termite risk in Florida?
You’re most likely to notice termites during their swarming activity, but colonies infesting trees,,, more
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Scientists study spiders that targets mosquitoes
For a creature that – legs and all – might be no larger than a pencil eraser, spiders continue to surprise researchers... more
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Southwest Florida Water Management District
Projects on private lands may improve Caloosahatchee water quality
Two proposed projects on private land could help improve water quality in the Caloosahatchee River. more
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Florida love bugs are back
May has once again brought Florida’s “Love Bug” season. more
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Wildfire on a dry grass bed in Lake Okeechobee
Wildfires in Everglades contribute to air quality concerns
Dry conditions in South Florida set the stage for three fires in the Everglades that burned 35,600 acres last week … more
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Everglades landscape in Water Conservation Area 3A.
USACE hosts meeting about Central Everglades Planning Project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, will host a virtual informational meeting May 18 ... more
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This photo is of a Burmese python.
FWC plans youth python hunts
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will host a Youth Hunting Program python hunts this summer ... more
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Changes proposed to Black Crappie regulations
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved staff moving forward with proposed regulations changes ... more
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FWC biologists plant aquatic vegetation on Lake Istokpoga.
FWC planting native aquatic plants to help restore Lake Istokpoga
FWC will begin a major aquatic habitat restoration effort on Lake Istokpoga this month. more
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FWC changes rules for alligator hunt
TALLAHASSEE -- At their May 3-4 meeting, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Commissioners approved increasing hunting hours for the statewide alligator hunt and adding precharged … more
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“Baby Season” underway at the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey
Spring has arrived and, while it is a great time for spring cleaning around the yard, it is important to keep an eye out for injured baby raptors. more
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UF/IFAS experts advises Floridians not to disturb bats during maternity season
It’s maternity season for Florida bats, which means they might be roosting in or near your home at this time. more
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A spoonbill nest with two chicks on a key in Florida Bay. The adult sitting on the nest was banded on Frank Key in December 2003, with bands 7 over 8. This makes the bird the oldest known spoonbill in the wild.
Record-breaking spoonbill photographed in Florida Bay
The oldest roseate spoonbill ever recorded was found in Florida Bay this spring. more
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Hippo in the Zambezi River [Photo by Ansie Potgieter/Upsplash]
Hippos once proposed as biological control for water hyacintchs
Not all problems are created equal. Some are just larger and more complicated than others ... more
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Cows play a role in turning waste into renewable energy
Dairy cows in Okeechobee are now playing a role in creating a renewable fuel source for the future that will also reduce greenhouse gas. more
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Do you know what can and what cannot be recycled where you live?
Most people are concerned about keeping the planet clean and are willing to recycle. more
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Manatees at risk of starving due to native seagrass dying from water pollution, were fed romaine lettuce as part of an unprecedented feeding program on the east coast of Florida’s Indian River Lagoon.
Seagrass nursery may help starving manatees
The manatee population in Florida was largely impacted last year. More than 1,000 of them died in 2021 ... more
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What to expect when midges invade your pond or lake
Humans derive many benefits from ponds, streams, lakes and rivers ... more
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Sailfin catfish compete with native fish for food and habitat. They also cause damage, create spawning burrows along shorelines, which can undermine canal banks and lake shorelines. They can grow to more than 20 inches long. They are native to South American and were introduced to Florida by the aquarium trade.
FWC roundup targets invasive fish
This event takes place from April 28 through May 1. more
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GLADES COUNTY -- Glades RV Resort installed a 1 Megawatt Solar Power Station.
Glades RV Resort adds solar power
GLADES COUNTY – Glades RV Resort has gone solar! more
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