Paramyxoviral zoonoses associated with Chiroptera by V. V. Makarov, D. A. Lozovoy, A. A. Strizhakov

“…The paper describes natural historic aspects of emerging dangerous paromyxoviral infections associated with chiropteran reservoir species - Hedra, Nepah, Menangle viruses, their origin and spread.…”
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Rubiothrips Schliephake, a newly recorded genus of Thripinae from China (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) by Majid Mirabbalou

“…Rubiothrips vitis (Priesner) of the subfamily Thripinae (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) collected from Sichuan Province is reported in this paper, which represents the first record of both the genus and the species from China.…”
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Native Wildflower Seed Production in Florida by Jeffrey G. Norcini

“…Norcini and designed by Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, provides information to growers interested in becoming wildflower seed producers. It describes the species, production practices, facilities and equipment needs and costs, seed testing and certification, memberships, markets and resources available. …”
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Argulus (Fish Louse) Infections in Fish by Natalie Steckler, Roy P. Yanong

“…Argulus species (Family: Argulidae), more commonly known as fish lice, are members of a large group of branchiuran parasites that infest and cause disease in fish. …”
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Integrated Strategies for Controlling Flower Thrips in Southern Highbush Blueberries by Oscar E. Liburd, H. Alejandro Arevalo

“… There are a number of thrips species that damage blueberries in North America. …”
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Histoire d’os : Étude et restauration de deux boîtes ostéologiques by Élodie Beaubier

“…They present the bones, methodically arranged, of the skull of one or several species. We studied the various possibilities for the cleaning process of the ancient bones, as well as the restoration of the patrimonial collections of Natural history museums.…”
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Pest Identification Guide: Ficus Whitefly: Singhiella simplex by Nicole A Casuso, Hugh A. Smith

“… Ficus whitefly (Singhiella simplex) is found on ficus species, especially weeping fig. It is a major pest in Florida. …”
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A Natural History of the Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio) by Elise V. Pearlstine, Juan Sebastian Ortiz

“…Pearlstine and Juan Sebastian Ortiz, describes this non-native gallinaceous bird from the Indian subcontinent — background, description, similar species, habits, habitat, food, nesting and reproduction, potential ecological impacts, and legal aspects. …”
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Annosum Root Rot of Southern Pines by Tyler Dreaden, Jason Smith

“…FOR269, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Tyler Dreaden and Jason Smith, describes this damaging forest pathogen that infects a wide range of species, including southern pine, and can cause tree mortality, reduced growth rates, susceptibility to attack by bark beetles, and regeneration failure. …”
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Pitaya Growing in the Florida Home Landscape by Jonathan H. Crane, Carlos F. Balerdi

“…Balerdi, provides homeowners with a basic reference for growing pitaya in the home landscape. Tables include species of pitaya, varieties available in Florida, cultural practices by month and nutritional values. …”
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Corridoi di connessioni. Rinselvatichire l'ambiente, ripristinare relazioni by Lia Zola

“…My case study relies on the ontological and multispecies approach which addresses the issue of different species' coexistence, striving not only to survive but also to live “with”, in a bundle of relations. …”
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Ips sexdentatus (Börner, 1767) by Yiyi Dong, Jiri Hulcr

“… Ips sexdentatus, also known as the six-toothed spruce bark beetle, is a species that primarily colonizes spruce trees (Pinaceae) across Eurasia. …”
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A New Genus of Microdontine Flies (Diptera: Syrphidae) With Notes on the Placement of the Subfamily by F. Christian Thompson

“…However, publication of a second species assignable to it by van Doesburg (1966) has necessitated publishing a name now for this genus so that it can be incIuded in the Catalog of South American Diptera.…”
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Terrestrial Snails Affecting Plants in Florida by John L. Capinera, Jodi White

“… Most snails are either beneficial or harmless, but a few snails may feed on economically important plants and become pests. The terrestrial species that can become plant pests are discussed in this 12-page fact sheet written by John L. …”
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Joewood (Jacquinia keyensis): Identification and Uses by Stephen Henry Brown, Marc S. Frank, Andrew K. Koeser

“… Jacquinia keyensis, known commonly as joewood, is listed as a threatened species by the state of Florida, and is most commonly found in the Florida Keys. …”
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Tomato Pinworm, Keiferia lycopersicella (Walshingham) by Sidney L. Poe

“… The tomato pinworm is a small, microlepidopteran moth that is often confused with closely related species which have similar habits. This document is EENY-074 (originally published as DPI Entomology Circular No. 131), one of a series of Featured Creatures from the Entomology and Nematology Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Mosquitoes and Bromeliads by Ana Romero-Weaver, L. Philip Lounibos, Eva A. Buckner

“…This article provides recommendations for environmentally acceptable ways to control the production of nuisance mosquitoes in bromeliads; suggestions for planting species of bromeliads less likely to favor the production of mosquito-borne disease vectors; and general advice about personal protection against mosquito bites. …”
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Rodenticides by Frederick M. Fishel

“…However, rodents are not the only species that can be poisoned by rodenticides. Practically any mammal, including humans, can suffer severe effects from unintentional exposure to rodenticides. …”
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Permanence and Extinction of a Generalized Gause-Type Predator-Prey System with Periodic Coefficients by Jinhuo Luo

“…We provide a sufficient and necessary condition to guarantee the predator and prey species to be permanent and a sufficient condition for the existence of a periodic solution. …”
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Cherry Fruit Fly, Rhagoletis cingulata (Loew) (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae) by Howard V. Weems, Jr.

“…., is part of the Featured Creatures collection. It describes this species of fruit fly that attacks cherries and causes wormy fruits — synonyms, distribution, identification, life history and habits, and hosts. …”
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