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Explore the critical role of extension services in managing invasive plants. Learn about state and county contributions, new IPM opportunities, training resources, and advanced vegetation management tech. Dive into biological weed control strategies and access educational materials for effective IPM practices. Stay informed and engaged with newsletters, workshops, and professional organizations.
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Contributions ofExtension to IPM for Invasive Weeds in Florida James P. Cuda Entomology & Nematology
Topics • Role of Extension in Invasive Plant Management (IPM) • Contributions of State Specialists • Contributions of County Faculty • New IPM Opportunities for County Faculty • Questions and Comments
SMP FL 416 • “Management & Ecology of Aquatic, Wetland, & Invasive Exotic Plants” • Increase Public Awareness of IPM Practices • Provide Training and Up-to-Date Educational Materials • Ensure Availability of State-of-the-Art Vegetation Management Technology
IPM Technical Support • Administrative Units • Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants • Center for Natural Resources • Ruskin REC • Natural Resources FTEs • 12 State Specialists in 6 Departments • 43 County Faculty
Components of IPM Biological Prevention Herbicides IPM Cultural Adkins (1997)
Biological Weed Control • Use of Natural Enemies to Control Weeds • Two Approaches: • Non Classical (or Inundative) • Classical (or Importation) • Classical Approach- Most Widely Used Method
Extension and Weed Biocontrol DEP WMDs (County Faculty) State Faculty USDA-ARS
Topics • Role of Extension in Invasive Plant Management (IPM) • Contributions of State Specialists • Contributions of County Faculty • New IPM Opportunities for County Faculty • Questions and Comments
Traditional & Electronic Publications Classical Biological Control of Weeds with Insects: Melaleuca Weevil1 J. P. Cuda, S.A. Wineriter, G.R. Buckingham, T.D. Center, and K.T. Gioeli2
Topics • Role of Extension in Invasive Plant Management (IPM) • Contributions of State Specialists • Contributions of County Faculty • New IPM Opportunities for County Faculty • Questions and Comments
Florida Association of Natural Resources Extension Professionals FANREP Professional Organizations
Topics • Role of Extension in Invasive Plant Management (IPM) • Contributions of State Specialists • Contributions of County Faculty • New IPM Opportunities for County Faculty • Questions and Comments
Updating Invasive Plant Maps Melaleuca Distribution (or Is It ?) Wunderlin and Hansen 2000
Monitoring Dispersal of Biocontrol Agents UF/IFAS Information Technologies http://ddis.ifas.ufl.edu/
Topics • Role of Extension in Invasive Plant Management (IPM) • Contributions of State Specialists • Contributions of County Faculty • New IPM Opportunities for County Faculty • Questions and Comments