How to Use Deterrents to Stop Damage Caused by Nuisance Wildlife in Your Yard by Holly K. Ober, Arlo Kane

“…However, when unwanted wildlife visits your yard and cause damage, you might need to consider the use of tactics that could deter these unwanted species. This 8-page fact sheet was written by Holly K. …”
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A Review on Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition and Low Temperature Combustion by Optical Diagnostics by Chao Jin, Zunqing Zheng

“…After, the evolution of pollutant emissions measured by different laser diagnostic methods is reviewed and the measured species including NO, soot, UHC, and CO. Finally, a summary and the future directions on HCCI and LTC used optical diagnostics are presented.…”
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Classical Biological Control of Air Potato in Florida by Ted D. Center, William A. Overholt

“…By 1999, it was recognized as transforming plant communities by displacing native species, changing community structure and disrupting ecological functions. …”
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Architecture, the guardian of nature. The project of the ground within the transformation of urban highways, 1962-2018 by Zeila Tesoriere

“… An unstoppable shift in the paradigm underlying mankind’s conception of its species’ building modalities is at the root of the interest in embedding greenery in Architecture. …”
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NEW RECORD OF CAMELLIA SECT. CAMELLIA (THEACEAE) FOR THE FLORA OF VIETNAM by Thanh Son Hoang, Ngoc Bon Trinh, Quang Hieu Tong, Shi-Xiong Yang

“… This study provides color illustrations and describes the morphological characteristics and distribution of Camellia pitardii and Camellia mairei var. lapidea, species formerly considered endemic to China but recently discovered and recorded in the flora of Vietnam. …”
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EPA’s Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program (EDSP) by Frederick M. Fishel

“…Other evidence has shown that the endocrine systems of certain fish and wildlife species have been affected by chemical contaminants. …”
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Could the Mexica toztli have been a sun parakeet? Connecting Mexica featherwork to South America by Louise Deglin

“…Despite the early interest of Europeans in the American featherwork, some bird species used by the amanteca remain undetermined to this day. …”
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Compact Carpenter Ant (proposed common name), Camponotus planatus (Roger) (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Formicidae) by John Warner, Rudolf H. Scheffrahn

“… The compact carpenter ant, Camponotus planatus (Roger), although primarily an arboreal species, is increasingly becoming recognized as a structural pest in Florida. …”
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Citrus peelminer Marmara gulosa Guillèn and Davis (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae) by Lukasz L. Stelinski

“…Citrus peelminer has been reported to occur in low numbers in Florida and at least three Marmara species have been identified in the state. Recent evaluations of an experimental pheromone lure that is still under development by researchers at the University of California, Riverside have confirmed captures of citrus peelminer (Marmara sp.) in Polk County, Florida. …”
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Tobacco Hornworm Manduca sexta (Linnaeus) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Sphingidae) by Morgan A. Byron, Jennifer L. Gillett-Kaufman

“…The larval stage (hornworm) of this species is more often encountered, as it is resides on the host plant during the day and can cause significant defoliation of economically important crops. [...] …”
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Florida Carpenter Ant, Bull Ant, Tortugas Carpenter Ant, Camponotus floridanus (Buckley) and Camponotus tortuganus (Emery) (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Subfamily ormicinae: T... by John Warner, Rudolf H. Scheffrahn

“… The Florida carpenter ant complex is comprised of several species, two of which are common around structures: Camponotus floridanus (Buckley) and Camponotus tortuganus (Emery). …”
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2019–2020 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Postbloom Fruit Drop by Natalia A. Peres, Megan M. Dewdney

“…PFD, caused by the fungus Colletotrichum acutatum, affects all species and cultivars of citrus, but severity on a given cultivar varies according to the time of bloom in relation to rainfall. …”
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Pestalotia Leaf Spot and Fruit Rot of Strawberry by Juliana S. Baggio, Natalia A. Peres

“…Pestalotiopsis-like fungi cause diseases on many different species of plants worldwide, including strawberry. …”
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Sample Collection for Ganoderma Butt Rot of Palms by Braham Dhillon, Seemanti Chakrabarti

“…The lethal disease is prevalent across palm-growing regions in the US, and all palm species are believed to be susceptible to this fungus. …”
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Dynamics of Lotka-Volterra Competition Systems with Fokker-Planck Diffusion by Jaywan Chung, Ohsang Kwon

“…We consider competition systems of two species which have different dispersal strategies and interspecific competitive strengths. …”
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A Sand Fly Lutzomyia longipalpis (Lutz and Neiva) (Insecta: Diptera: Psychodidae: Phlebotominae) by Maria C. Carrasquilla, Phillip E. Kaufman

“…Several phlebotomine species are vectors of the protozoan parasites in the genus Leishmania, that are the causal agents of leishmaniasis. …”
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Uso de Anfibios como Indicadores del Éxito de la Restauración de Ecosistemas by Ken G. Rice, Frank J. Mazzotti, J. Hardin Waddle, Marianna D. Conill

“…It describes research being conducted to evaluate the use of amphibians as indicator species in monitoring the effects of the Everglades Restoration Plan. …”
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Eucalyptus Psyllid, Blastopsylla occidentalis Taylor and Red Gum Lerp Psyllid, Glycaspis brimblecombei Moore (Insecta: Hemiptera: Psyllidae) by Susan E. Halbert, Raymond Gill, James N. Nisson

“… Two psyllids that feed on Eucalyptus were found for the first time in Florida in the spring of 2001 in tourist parks in the Orlando area: Glycaspis brimblecombei Moore, the red gum lerp psyllid, and Blastopsylla occidentalis Taylor, the eucalyptus psyllid. Both species originate in Australia and already are well established in California, which is the most likely immediate source of the Florida populations. …”
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Pest Identification Guide: Western Flower Thrips Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande) by Jeffrey D. Cluever, Hugh A. Smith

“… Western flower thrips transmit the carmovirus Pelargonium flower break virus (PFBV), the ilarvirus Tobacco streak virus (TSV), the tospoviruses Chrysanthemum stem necrosis virus (CSNV), Groundnut ringspot virus (GRSV), Impatiens necrotic spot virus (INSV), Tomato chlorotic spot virus (TCSV), and Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV). This species is primarily a flower feeder, so most damage would be expected on the flower or fruit. …”
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Florida Fishing Guide Requirements Checklist by Betty Staugler, Ralph Allen, Edward Camp

“… Guides and captains maintaining vessels used for recreational fishing are an important part of coastal economies, but regulations affecting them can be complicated and may differ depending on several factors, including targeted species, number of customers, vessel size, etc. These regulations are often described in multiple locations, since for-hire guides operate at the intersection of multiple state and federal jurisdictions. …”
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