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UF/IFAS News Digest: Scuba diving in the Antarctic; Controlling strawberry pests; Studying the social lives of bees


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For the week beginning June 3, 2024

TIMELY NEWS

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Hot enough for you? With temperatures soaring well into the 90s, most of us still aren't seeing daily rains that would otherwise cool us off a bit. Our experts have many tips to help you cope with the heat. Some tips: Avoid the scorching sun in the middle of the day, wear light-colored clothes, wear sun screen, find shade and hydrate.

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In the newly published study, UF/IFAS scientists found chilli thrips prefer to aggregate in about a 100-meter radius outside the center of strawberry fields. That gives growers a better idea where to spray - and not spray - for the pest.

John Humphreys, a 15-year-old Tampa 4-H youth, has returned from Antarctica. He plans to spend most of his summer analyzing iceberg-related data that he and 15 adult citizen scientists collected while under his instruction. 

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On July 11, the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) and Texas A&M will host the workshop Business Planning & Tax Management for Farmers & Ranchers. The workshop will be at the UF/IFAS Extension Miami-Dade County.

Florida’s red snapper season opened June 1, and with it comes the release of a new tool to help anglers sustain the species’ population for years to come: a Spanish-language edition of Return ‘Em Right’s online education module.

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A new University of Florida study reveals insights into the secret social lives of the vibrant emerald green orchid bee known as Euglossa dilemma. Among those revelations is the bees’ ability to transition from living alone to cohabiting in small groups.

From Around Florida

News from across the UF/IFAS network.

Let’s talk about the essential elements you need to build a rock-solid financial future. Think of it like building your dream house – you need to start with a solid foundation. 

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The Suwannee has the highest concentration of these dinosaurs of the fish world, with current population estimates at 10,000. Water quality and habitat in this river are excellent, with no dams and a "wild" quality not seen in many other places.

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Amazing Mosquitoes is a beautiful children's book authored by leading scientists at the UF/IFAS Florida Medical Entomology Lab, who are dedicated to protecting us from mosquito-borne diseases. This book is not just for your little scientist — everyone at home is bound to learn a thing or two.

When a hurricane approaches your area, are you prepared? This video covers methods to prepare and store your boat in a marina during these devastating storms. flseagrant.org/

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With scalloping season starting, you'll need a mask, a snorkel and a small mesh bag. Most scallopers go by boat into water 4 to 10 feet deep, where they anchor, put up their dive flag, and snorkel over the beds, collecting scallops by hand. 

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