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- Aquatic Plants
- Aquatic Weed Management in Citrus Canals and Ditches by B. Bowman, C. Wilson, V.V. Vandiver and J. Hebb. Circ. 1408 (2008)
- Aquatic Weeds: Crested Floating Heart (Nymphoides cristata) by Leif N. Willey and Kenneth A. Langeland. SS-AGR-344 (2011)
- BMP: Ribbon Barriers by Kati W. Migliaccio, Brian Boman, Jemy Hinton, and Kevin Hancock. ABE 383 (2008)
- Common Aquatic Plants of Lake Okeechobee: Identification, Value, and Management by K.A. Langeland and C.C. Jacono. SS-AGR-362 (2012)
- Creating Wildlife Habitat with Native Florida Freshwater Plants by M.B. Main, G.M. Allen, & K.A. Langeland. Circ. 912 (2009)
- 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. SSWEC 123 (2008)
- Efficacy of Herbicide Active Ingredients Against Aquatic Weeds by K. Langeland, M. Netherland, and W. Haller. SS AGR 44 (2009)
- Hydrilla, Hydrilla verticillata (L.f.) by David W. Hall, Vernon V. Vandiver, Cody J. Gray. SP 37 (2009)
- Hydrilla Management in Florida Lakes by Stacia A. Hetrick and Ken A. Langeland (2012)
- Limnophila, Limnophila sessiliflora (Vahl) by David W. Hall, Vernon V. Vandiver, Cody J. Gray. SP 37 (2009)
- Limpograss (Hemarthria altissima) Overview and Management by Yoana Newman, Joao Vendramini, Lynn E. Sollenberger, and Ken Quesenberry. SSAGR 320 (2009)
- Links to several pages on biocontrol of melaleuca.
- Exotics in the Wetlands: West Indian Marsh Grass by R. Dias, W.A. Overholt and J.P. Cuda. ENY 693 (2008)
- Florida Crop/Pest Management Profile: Aquatic Weeds by Mark A. Mossler and Ken A. Langeland. PL 138 (2009)
- Use of copper in Freshwater Aquaculture and Farm Ponds by Craig Watson and Roy P.E. Yanong. FA-13 (2006)
- Waterchestnut - Eleocharis dulcis, by J.M. Stephens. HS 683 (2009)
- Watercress -- Nasturtium officinale by J.M. Stephens. HS 684 (2009)
- Waterlily Leafcutter, Synclita obliteralis (Walker) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Crambidae: Acentropinae). EENY 424 a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Dale H. Habeck and James P. Cuda, is part of the Featured Creatures collection. It describes this common moth that has been observed to inflict severe damage on the invasive aquatic plant Hygrophila polysperma — its distribution, description, life cycle and biology, hosts, economic importance, and related species. Includes selected references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, EENY 424 (2009)
- Efficacy of Herbicide Active Ingredients Against Aquatic Weeds by K. Langeland, M. Netherland, and W. Haller. (2009)
- Wetland Weeds: West Indian Marsh Grass (Hymenachne amplexicaulis) by Rodrigo Diaz, William A. Overholt, and James P. Cuda. Circ. 707 (2010)
- Wright’s Nutrush: An Invader of Seasonal Wetlands in Florida by Colette C. Jacono and Kenneth A. Langeland. SS-AGR-342 (2011)
- Invasive Plants
- Circulars about the economic dimensions of invasive species, plant importation, biological control and the IFAS Assessment of non-native invasive plants.
- Controlling Invasive Exotic Plants in North Florida Forests by Chris Demers, Alan Long and Rick Williams. SS FAS 19 (2008)
- Economic Dimensions of the Problem of Invasive Species by Edward A. Evans. FE 386 (2009)
- Help protect Florida's Natural Areas From Non-native Invasive Plants by K.A. Langeland. CIRC 1204 (2009)
- Integrated Management of Nonnative Plants in Natural Areas of Florida by K. A. Langeland, J. A. Ferrell, B. Sellers, G. E. MacDonald, and R. K. Stocker. SP 242 (2011)
- 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. SS AGR 86 (2009)
- General Herbicide Use
- Application Equipment and Techniques by J.T. Ducar, G.E. MacDonald and R. Cromwell. SS AGR 101 (2005)
- Constructing Weighted Trailing Hoses for Submersed Aquatic Herbicide Applications by W.T Haller, L.A. Gettys, and M.S Glenn SS AGR 352 (2011)
- Efficacy of Herbicide Active Ingredients Against Aquatic Weeds by K. Langeland, M. Netherland, and W. Haller. SS AGR 44 (2009)
- Herbicide Application Techniques for Woody Plant Control by Jason Ferrell, Ken Langeland, and Brent Sellers. SS AGR 260 (2009)
- Herbicides to Kill Invasive Trees in Home Landscapes by K. A. Langeland. SS AGR 127 (2006)
- Licensing of Natural Areas Pesticide Applicators in Florida by F.M. Fishel. PL 150 (2007)
- Licensing of Aquatic Herbicide Applicators in Florida by Ken Langeland and O. Norman Nesheim. PL 26 (2006)
- Professional Applicator's Guide to Herbicides for Melaleuca Control by K. A. Langeland and Michael J. Meisenburg. SS AGR 258 (2008)
- Safe Use of Glyphosate-containing Products in Aquatic and Upland Natural Areas by K.A. Langland. SS AGR 104 (2009)
- Spray Gun Calibration by F.M. Fishel. PI 225 (2010)
- Study Questions for the Certified Pesticide Applicator Examination: Natural Areas Weed Management by K.A. Langeland. SS AGR 255 (2008)
- The 1/128th of an Acre Sprayer Calibration Method by R.P. Cromwell. AE 5 (2007)
- Terrestrial Plants
- Ailanthus altissima: Tree of Heaven by Edward F. Gilman and Dennis G. Watson. ENH 226 (2006)
- Albizia julibrissin: Mimosa by Edward F. Gilman and Dennis G. Watson. ENH 227 (2007)
- Albizia julibrissin ‘Alba’: ‘Alba’ Mimosa Tree by Edward F. Gilman and Dennis G. Watson. ENH 228 (2006)
- Australian pine, Casuarina by E.F. Gilman and D.G. Watson. ENH 288 (2007)
- Bamboo Control by Jason Ferrell, Mark Czarnota, and Ken Langeland. SS AGR 75 (2009)
- Benefit-Cost Analysis of Melaleuca Management in South Florida by Katherine Carter-Finn, Alan W. Hodges, Donna J. Lee, and Michael T. Olexa. FE 673 (2009)
- Biology and Control of Indian Jujube (Ziziphus mauritiana): A Weed to Watch in Florida Pastures and Natural Areas by Brent Sellers. SS AGR 307 (2008)
- Biology and Control of Japanese Climbing Fern (Lygodium japonicum) by Patrick J. Minogue, Stella Jones, Kimberly K. Bohn, and Rick L. William (2009) For 218
- Biology and Management of Chinese Privet by Rick Williams and Patrick Minogue. FOR 189 (2008)
- Biology and Management of Chinese Tallow Tree by Rick Williams and Patrick Minogue. FOR 190 (2008)
- Biology and Management of Cogongrass by Rick Williams and Patrick J. Minogue. FOR 191 (2008)
- Brazilian Pepper Tree Control by K. Gioeli and K.A. Langeland. SS AGR 17 (2009)
- Brazilian Pepper Tree, Schinus terebinthifolius by D.W. Hall, V.V. Vandiver, B.A. Sellers, and K. Langeland. SP 37 (2009)
- Casuarina spp.: Australian-Pine by Edward F. Gilman and Dennis G. Watson. ENH 288 (2007)
- Classical Biological Control of Brazilian Peppertree (Schinus terebinthifolius) in Florida by J.P. Cuda, J.C. Medal, D.H. Habeck, J.H. Pedrosa-Macedo and M. Vitorino. ENY 820 (2010)
- Classical Biological Control of Tropical Soda Apple in the USA by J. Medal, W. Overholt, P. Stansly, L. Osborne, et al. ENY 824 (2009)
- Cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica), Biology, Ecology, and Management in Florida Grazing Lands, by B.A. Sellers, J.A. Sellers, G.E. MacDonald, K.A. Langeland, and S.L. Flory SS-AGR-52, revised 2012.
- Control of Hard to Manage Weeds along Highway Rights-of-Way by Jason Ferrell and Ken Langeland. SS AGR 275 (2007)
- Controlling Invasive Exotic Plants in North Florida Forests by Chris Demers, Alan Long and Rick Williams. SS FOR 19 (2008)
- Cupaniopsis anacardiopsis, Carrotwood, by E.F. Gilman and D.G. Watson. ENH 380 (2007)
- Ecological Consequences of Invasion by Melaleuca quinquenervia in South Florida Wetlands: Paradise Damaged, not Lost by Frank J. Mazzotti, Ted D. Center, F. Allen Dray, Dan Thayer. SS WEC 123 (2008)
- Elaeagnus angustifolia: Russian-Olive by Edward F. Gilman and Dennis G. Watson. ENH 392 (2006)
- Field Guide to Identify the Common Casuarina (Australian Pine) Species in Florida by William S. Castle. HS 1140 (2008)
- Giant Reed (Arundo donax): Biology, Identification and Management by Kurt Vollmer, Curtis Rainbolt, and Jason Ferrell. SS AGR 301 (2008)
- 'Harbour Dwarf' Nandina (Nandina domestica): Noninvasive in South Florida and Recommended with Caution in Central and North Florida by Gary W. Knox and Sandra B. Wilson. ENH 1158 (2010)
- The History and Economics of Melaleuca Management in South Florida by Katherine Carter-Finn, Alan W. Hodges, Donna J. Lee, and Michael T. Olexa. FE 670 (2009)
- 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. SS AGR 276 (2007)
- Japanese clematis, Clematis terniflora (D.C.) Ranuculaceae by Michael Meisenburg, Ken Langeland, and Kurt Vollmer. SS AGR 309 (2008)
- Ligustrum japonicum: Japanese Privet by Edward F. Gilman and Dennis G. Watson. ENH 511 (2007)
- Ligustrum japonicum ‘Variegatum’: ‘Variegatum’ Japanese Privet by Edward F. Gilman and Dennis G. Watson. ENH 512 (2003)
- Ligustrum lucidum: Glossy Privet by Edward F. Gilman and Dennis G. Watson. ENH 513 (2007)
- Ligustrum lucidum ‘Davison Hardy’: ‘Davison Hardy’ Glossy Privet by Edward F. Gilman and Dennis G. Watson ENH 514 (2007)
- Ligustrum lucidum ‘Tricolor’: ‘Tricolor’ Glossy Privet by Edward F. Gilman and Dennis G. Watson. ENH 515 (2007)
- Limpograss: A Quick Reference by Yoana C. Newman. SS AGR 302 (2008)
- 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. Olexa. FE 671 (2009)
- Management of Melaleuca by Residents in South Florida by Katherine Carter-Finn, Alan W. Hodges, Donna J. Lee, and Michael T. Olexa. FE 672 (2009)
- Melaleuca quinquenervia, Melaleuca by Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, Mary McKenzie, and Heather V. Quintana. FOR257/FR319 (2010)
- Melia azedarach: Chinaberry by Edward F. Gilman and Dennis G. Watson. ENH 565 (2007)
- Mile-a-Minute (Mikania micrantha): A New Weed in South Florida by Brent Sellers and Ken Langeland. SS-AGR-328 (2010)
- Natural Area Weeds: A Property Owner's Guide to Melaleuca Control by K.A. Langeland and M.J. Meisenburg. SS AGR 96 (2009)
- Natural Area Weeds: Air Potato, Dioscorea bulbifera by K.A. Langeland. SS AGR 164 (2008)
- Natual Area Weeds: Carrotwood (Cupaniopsis anacardioides) by K.A. Langeland. SS AGR 165 (2009)
- Natural Area Weeds: Chinese Tallow, Sapium sebiferum by K.A. Langeland. SS AGR 45 (2009)
- 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. SS AGR 22 (2008)
- Natural Area Weeds: Invasive Solanum spp. in Florida by L.T. Markle, W.A. Overholt and K.A. Langeland. SS AGR 312 (2008)
- Natural Area Weeds: Mexican Petunia (Ruellia tweediana) by Karen V.S. Hupp, Alison M. Fox, Sandra B. Wilson, Emily L. Barnett, and Randall K. Stocker. ENH 1155 (2009)
- Natural Area Weeds: Old World Climbing Fern (Lygodium microphyllum) by Kenneth A. Langeland and Jeffery Hutchinson. SS AGR 21(2013)
- Natural Area Weeds: Skunkvine (Paederia foetida) by K.A. Langeland, R.K. Stocker and D.M. Brazis. SS AGR 80 (2006)
- A New Twist in Managing Cogongrass by Rick Williams. FPR 185 (2008)
- An Overview and Informal Key of the Ferns of Florida by Douglas Scofield, Ginger Allen, and Martin Main. CIRC 1471 (2008)
- Paulownia tomentosa: Princess-tree by Edward F. Gilman and Dennis G. Watson. ENH 592 (2006)
- Permit Requirements for Planting Non-native Energy/Biomass Crops in Florida by Ken Langeland. SS-AGR-329 (2010)
- Production of Giant Reedgrass for Biofuel by Robert Gilbert, Jason Ferrell, and Zane Helsel. SS AGR 318 (2008)
- Recommendations for Spot-Spray Treatments of Tropical Soda Apple with Milestone by Jason Ferrell and Brent Sellers. SS AGR 262 (2007)
- Ricinus communis, Castor Bean by Melissa H. Friedman, Michael G. Andreu, Heather V. Quintana, and Mary McKenzie FOR 244/FR 306 (2010)
- Ruellia Caroliniensis by Edward F. Gilman and Linda Landrum. Fact Sheet FPS-514 (1999)
- Sapium sebiferum: Chinese Tallowtree by Edward F. Gilman and Dennis G. Watson. ENH 741 (2007)
- Tank-mix Options for Control of Tropical Soda Apple and Dogfennel by B.A. Sellers and J.A. Ferrell. SS AGR 300 (2008)
- Tropical Soda Apple: A New Noxious Weed in Florida by J. Mullahey. SS AGR 77 (2009)
- Tropical Soda Apple: Biology, Ecology and Management of a Noxious Weed in Florida. Revised!, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Brent Sellers, Jay Ferrell, J. Jeffrey Mullahey, and Pat Hogue informs about this serious weed problem in perennial grass pastures and native areas of Florida, taxonomy, biology, ecology, chemical control, biological control and management. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy SS AGR 77 (2009)
- Tropical Soda Apple Control: Sorting Through the Options by J.A. Ferrell, B. Sellers, J.J. Mullahey. SS AGR 129 (2008)
- Wildland Weeds: Arrowhead Vine, Syngonium podophyllum by E.C. Morgan, W.A. Overholt, and K.A. Langeland. ENY 715 (2004)
- Wildland Weeds: Paper Mulberry, Broussonetia papyrifera by E.C. Morgan and W.A. Overholt. ENY 702 (2004)
- Marine (salt water)
- Are native and nonindigenous seaweeds overgrowing Florida's east coast reefs? by C. Jacoby, B. LaPointe, & L. Creswell. SGEF 156 (2009)
- Can we stop "killer algae" from invading Florida? by C. Jacoby & L. Walters. SGEF 155 (2009)
- A Primer on Invasive Species in Coastal and Marine Waters by C. Jacoby, L. Walters, S. Baker, & K. Blyler. SGEB 60 (2009)
- Biological Control Agents
- Alligatorweed flea beetle Agasicles hygrophila Selman and Vogt (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Halticinae) by Ted D. Center, James P. Cuda, Michael J. Grodowitz EENY 462 (2009)
- Alligatorweed thrips (suggested) Amynothrips andersoni ONeill (Insecta:Thysanoptera:Phlaeothripidae) by Ted D. Center, James P. Cuda, and Michael J. Grodowitz. EENY 476/IN 859 (2010)
- Biology of Gratiana boliviana, the First Biocontrol Agent Released to Control Tropical Soda Apple in the USA by J.C. Medal, D. Gandalfo, W. Overholt, P. Stansly, et al. ENY 826 (2007)
- Brazilian Peppertree Seed Wasp, Megastigmus transvaalensis (Hymenoptera: Torymidae) by J. P. Cuda, G. S. Wheeler, and D. H. Habeck. EENY 270 (2008)
- 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. ENY 823 (2009)
- Dispersal of Oxyops vitosa: A Biological Control Agent of Melaleuca in Florida by William A. Overholt and Paul D. Pratt. ENY 701 (2004)
- Grass Carp: A Fish for Biological Management of Hydrilla and Other Aquatic Weeds in Florida by David L. Sutton and Vernon V. Vandiver, Jr. BUL 867 (2006)
- Hydrilla Tip Mining Midge (unofficial common name), Cricotopus lebetis (Insecta: Diptera: Chironomidae) by J. P. Cuda. EENY 054 (2008)
- Ligustrum Weevil (suggested common name), Ochyromera lugustri Warner (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Tychiinae: Tychiini: Endaeina) by J.P. Cuda, M.C. Zellar and M.C. Thomas (2005, Reviewed 2011) EENY343
- 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. EENY 211 (2009)
- Myakka bug, Ischnodemus variegatus (Signoret) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Blissidae) by Cecil O. Montemayor, Rodrigo Diaz, William A. Overholt and Amanda Hodges. EENY 471 (2010)
- A Psyllid, Boreioglycaspis melaleucae Moore (Insecta: Hemiptera: Psyllidae) by Susan A. Wineriter, Susan Halbert and James P. Cuda. EENY 300 (2008)
- Pesticide Applicator Information
- Calibrating Equipment for Aquatic Herbicide Application by F.M. Fishel. PI236 (2011)
- Constructing Weighted Trailing Hoses for Submersed Aquatic Herbicide Applications by W.T Haller, L.A. Gettys, and M.S Glenn SS AGR 352 (2011)
- Licensing of Natural Areas Pesticide Applicators in Florida by F.M. Fishel. PL 150 (2007)
- Licensing of Aquatic Herbicide Applicators in Florida by Ken Langeland and O. Norman Nesheim. PL 26 (2009)
- Professional Applicator's Guide to Herbicides for Melaleuca Control by K. A. Langeland and Michael J. Meisenburg. SS AGR 258 (2008)
- Study Questions for the Certified Pesticide Applicator Examination: Natural Areas Weed Management by K.A. Langeland. SS AGR 255 (2008)
- EDIS Publications Available in Spanish
- Control de Brazilian Pepper-tree. SS-AGR-17-Sp, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Ken Gioeli and Ken Langeland, is the Spanish language version of SS-AGR-17/AA219 Brazilian Pepper Tree Control. It describes this shrub or small tree which is one of the most agressive non-native invaders of mangrove communities, and affecting nearly all terrestrial ecosystems in central and southern Florida — its history, habitat, identification, and control. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy. SS AGR 17 SP/AG 328 (2009)
- Control y Biología del Helecho Trepador Japonés (Lygodium japonicum) by Patrick J. Minogue, Daniela Chevasco, Francisco Escobedo, and Kimberly K. Bohn. FOR282
- Guía para Operadores Profesionales de Herbicidas para el Control del Árbol de Corteza de Papel (Melaleuca) by K.A. Langeland y Michael Meisenburg. SS AGR 258 5 (2008)
- Hierbas del Área Natural: Guía del Propietario para el Control del Árbol de Corteza de Papel (Melaleuca) by K.A. Langeland & M.J. Meisenburg. SS AGR 965 (2006)
- Pitones Birmanas en Florida del Sur: Soporte Científico para el Manejo de Especies Invasoras by Rebecca G. Harvey, Matthew L. Brien, Michael S. Cherkiss, Michael Dorcas, Mike Rochford, Ray W. Snow, Frank J. Mazzotti. Traducido por Marianna Domínguez. WEC 242 SPAN (2008)
- Ayude a proteger áreas naturales de Florida contra la invasión de plantas exóticas by K.A. Langeland. CIRC 1204 SP (2008)
- 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
- Methodology for Wetland Seedbank Assays by Carrie Reinhardt Adams and Nancy M. Steigerwalt
EDIS is the Electronic Data Information Source of UF/IFAS Extension. It contains a collection of Extension publications from UF/IFAS academic departments that are available for free distribution on the World Wide Web and through the Florida Cooperative Extension Service, County Offices and Research and Education Centers statewide.
