Extension Publications
- Aquatic Plant Management -
The main page of EDIS, Florida Extension's Electronic Data Information Source, contains online versions of a number of informational circulars about all subjects researched at the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences of the University of Florida. Among them are some circulars of general interest regarding invasive plants; and some more technical circulars are only of interest to invasive plant management specialists. They are listed and linked below.Besides the EDIS circulars, this page lists available teaching resources: a number of items that are suitable for science teaching in our schools.
Besides the EDIS circulars, this page lists available management training resources: a number of items that are suitable for training of agency and private company personnel who manage invasive plants.
Aquatic Plants
Are native and nonindigenous seaweeds overgrowing Florida's east coast reefs?, by C. Jacoby, B. LaPointe, & L. Creswell.
Aquatic Weed Management in Citrus Canals and Ditches, by B. Bowman, C. Wilson, V.V. Vandiver and J. Hebb.
Can we stop "killer algae" from invading Florida?, by C. Jacoby & L. Walters
Creating Wildlife Habitat with Native Florida Freshwater Plants, by M.B. Main, G.M. Allen, & K.A. Langeland.
Ecological Consequences of Invasion by Melaleuca quinquenervia in South Florida Wetlands: Paradise Damaged, Not Lost, by F.J. Mazzotti, T.D. Center, F.A. Dray and D.D. Thayer.
Exotics in the Wetlands: West Indian Marsh Grass, by R. Dias, W.A. Overholt and J.P. Cuda.
Florida Crop/Pest Management Profile: Aquatic Weeds by Mark A. Mossler and Ken A. Langeland
Waterchestnut - Eleocharis dulcis, by J.M. Stephens
Watercress -- Nasturtium officinale by J.M. Stephens.
Weed Control in Florida Ponds, by D.D. Thayer, K.A. Langeland, W.T. Haller, and J.C. Joyce.
General Info on Invasive Plants
Circulars about the economic dimensions of invasive species, plant importation, biological control and the IFAS Assessment of non-native invasive plants.
Control of Non-native Plants in Natural Areas of Florida, by K.A. Langeland and R.K. Stocker.
Controlling Invasive Exotic Plants in North Florida Forests, by C. Demeras and A. Long.
Help protect Florida's Natural Areas From Non-native Invasive Plants, by K.A. Langeland and R.K. Stocker.
A Primer on Invasive Species in Coastal and Marine Waters, by C. Jacoby, L. Walters, S. Baker, & K. Blyler.
The story behind the IFAS Assessment of non-native plants in Florida's natural areas, by A.M. Fox, D.R. Gordon, J.A. Dusky, L. Tyson, and R.K. Stocker.
Application Equipment and Techniques, by J.T. Ducar, G.E. MacDonald and R. Cromwell
Aquatic Herbicide Applicator Certification, by K. Langeland and O.N. Nesheim
Efficacy of Herbicide Active Ingredients Against Aquatic Weeds by K. Langeland, M. Netherland, W. Haller, and T. Koschnick
Herbicide Application Techniques for Woody Plant Control by Jason Ferrell, Ken Langeland, and Brent SellersHerbicides to Kill Invasive Trees in Home Landscapes by K. A. Langeland
Licensing of Natural Areas Pesticide Applicators in Florida, by F.M. Fishel
Licensing of Aquatic Herbicide Applicators in Florida by Ken Langeland and O. Norman Nesheim
Professional Applicator's Guide to Herbicides for Melaleuca Control by K. A. Langeland and Michael J. Meisenburg
Safe Use of Glyphosate-containing Products in Aquatic and Upland Natural Areas, by K.A. Langland
Study Questions for the Certified Pesticide Applicator Examination: Natural Areas Weed Management, by K.A. Langeland
The 1/128th of an Acre Sprayer Calibration Method, by R.P. Cromwell.
Australian pine, Casuarina, by E.F. Gilman and D.G. Watson.
Bamboo Control by Jason Ferrell, Mark Czarnota, and Ken Langeland
Benefit-Cost Analysis of Melaleuca Management in South Florida by Katherine Carter-Finn, Alan W. Hodges, Donna J. Lee, and Michael T. OlexaBrazilian Pepper Tree Control, by K. Gioeli and K.A. Langeland.
Brazilian Pepper Tree, Schinus terebinthifolius, by D.W. Hall, V.V. Vandiver, B.A. Sellers, and K. Langeland
Cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica), Biology, Ecology and Management in Florida, by G.E. MacDonald, D.G. Shilling, B.J. Brecke, J.F. Gaffney, K.A. Langeland and J.T. Ducar.
Cupaniopsis anacardiopsis, Carrotwood, by E.F. Gilman and D.G. Watson.
The History and Economics of Melaleuca Management in South Florida by Katherine Carter-Finn, Alan W. Hodges, Donna J. Lee, and Michael T. Olexa
Identification and Control of Coral Ardisia (Ardisia crenata): A Potentially Poisonous Plant by B. A. Sellers, K. A. Langeland, J. A. Ferrell, M. Meisenberg & J. Walter.
Links to several pages about biocontrol for tropical soda apple.
Management of Melaleuca by Professional Land Managers in South Florida by Katherine Carter-Finn, Alan W. Hodges, Donna J. Lee, and Michael T. OlexaManagement of Melaleuca by Residents in South Florida by Katherine Carter-Finn, Alan W. Hodges, Donna J. Lee, and Michael T. Olexa
Management Practices to Control Tropical Soda Apple, by J. Mullahey and P. Hogue.
Natural Area Weeds: A Property Owner's Guide to Melaleuca Control, by K.A. Langeland and M.J. Meisenburg
Natural Area Weeds: Air Potato, Dioscorea bulbifera, by K.A. Langeland.
Natual Area Weeds: Carrotwood (Cupaniopsis anacardioides) , by K.A. Langeland.
Natural Area Weeds: Chinese Tallow, Sapium sebiferum, by K.A. Langeland.
Natural Area Weeds: Distinguishing Native and Non-native "Boston ferns" and "sword ferns" (Nephrolepis spp.), by K.A. Langeland, R.K. Stocker and D.M. Brazis.
Natural Area Weeds: Old World Climbing Fern (Lygodium microphyllum) by Kenneth A. Langeland and Jeffery Hutchinson
Natural Area Weeds: Skunkvine (Paederia foetida), by K.A. Langeland, R.K. Stocker and D.M. Brazis.
Management practices to control tropical soda apple, by J. Mullahey and P. Hogue.
An Overview and Informal Key of the Ferns of Florida by Douglas Scofield, Ginger Allen, and Martin MainShipping Cattle, Not Tropical Soda Apple, by J. Mullahey and P. Hogue.
Tropical Soda Apple: A New Noxious Weed in Florida, by J. Mullahey.
Wildland Weeds: Arrowhead Vine, Syngonium podophyllum, by E.C. Morgan, W.A. Overholt, and K.A. Langeland
Wildland Weeds: Paper Mulberry, Broussonetia papyrifera, by E.C. Morgan and W.A. Overholt.
Biological Control Agents
Brazilian Peppertree Seed Wasp, Megastigmus transvaalensis (Hymenoptera: Torymidae) by J. P. Cuda, G. S. Wheeler, and D. H. Habeck
Classical Biological Control of Weeds with Insects: Melaleuca Weevil by J. P. Cuda, S.A. Wineriter, G.R. Buckingham, T.D. Center, and K.T. Gioeli
Hydrilla Tip Mining Midge (unofficial common name), Cricotopus lebetis (Insecta: Diptera: Chironomidae) by J. P. Cuda
Melaleuca Snout Beetle, Melaleuca Weevil (unofficial common names), Oxyops vitiosa (Pascoe) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae) by J. P. Cuda, S. A. Wineriter, G. R. Buckingham, T. D. Center and K. T. Gioeli
Pesticide Applicator Information
Licensing of Natural Areas Pesticide Applicators in Florida, by F.M. Fishel
Licensing of Aquatic Herbicide Applicators in Florida by Ken Langeland and O. Norman Nesheim
Professional Applicator's Guide to Herbicides for Melaleuca Control by K. A. Langeland and Michael J. Meisenburg
Study Questions for the Certified Pesticide Applicator Examination: Natural Areas Weed Management, by K.A. Langeland
Edis Publications Available in Spanish
Guía para Operadores Profesionales de Herbicidas para el Control del Árbol de Corteza de Papel (Melaleuca) by K.A. Langeland y Michael Meisenburg
Hierbas del Área Natural: Guía del Propietario para el Control del Árbol de Corteza de Papel (Melaleuca) by K.A. Langeland & M.J. Meisenburg
Other Related Topics
Links to various IFAS alligator farming publications
Links to various IFAS aquaculture topics
Links to various IFAS aquarium publications
Links to various IFAS fish publications
This project is a collaboration of
the Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants, University of Florida,
and the Bureau of Invasive Plant Management, Florida Department of Environmental
Protection
