Vol. 2025 No. 5

Vol. 2025 No. 5

Published August 29, 2025
New and updated publications, 2025

New and Revised articles published by UF/IFAS Extension on the Ask IFAS website in September and October, 2025.

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EDIS Cover. Volume 2025 Number 5. A drop of water on a green lily leaf.

Fort Lauderdale REC

Todd Bates (Former Author); Alexander Nunez, Sergio Gonzalez, Hartwig H. Hochmair
NaviGATORing the Skies: Legal Aspects of UAV Operations at the University of Florida and Beyond: FOR413/FR484, 10/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-FR484-2025
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Gulf Coast REC

Allan Busuulwa, Lovely Adhikary; Sriyanka Lahiri (Contributor)
Using Banker Plants as An Additional Tool in Strawberry Integrated Pest Management: ENY2125/IN1453, 9/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-IN1453-2025
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Anthony Halcyon, Mary G. Lusk, Marco Schiavon
Improving Turfgrass Health: Proper Irrigation Techniques: SL533/SS748, 9/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-SS748-2025
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Agricultural Education and Communication

Kathryn A. Stofer, Cheyenne Hoover
Planning for Casual Public Engagement Events: The Example of "talk science with me": AEC808/WC469, 9/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-WC469-2025
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Vashti Tatman, Adeyinka Ayodele, Laura A. Warner, Jaret C. Daniels, Ricky Telg, Angela Lindsey
Public Perceptions of Pollinator Perfection: AEC826/WC488, 8/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-WC488-2025
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Arati Joshi, Sebastian Galindo, Dharmendra Kalauni, Caitlin E. Lunzmann, Shane T. Michael
Qualitative Inquiry in Practice: Different Approaches to Qualitative Research and a Practical Guide to Selecting One: AEC825/WC487, 9/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-WC487-2025
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Shiala M. Naranjo; Kathryn A. Stofer (Contributor)
Centering and Engaging Farmers in Technology Development to Facilitate Innovation Adoption: Designing Your Approach: AEC828/WC490, 9/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-WC490-2025
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Stephanie Cadaval, Michael Andreu, Ryan W. Klein, Andrew K. Koeser, Paul Monaghan
Developing Successful Extension Tree Stewardship Programs: AEC827/WC489, 8/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-WC489-2025
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Megan S. Cantrell
Theory into Practice: An Overview of Historical Leadership Theories and Approaches: AEC824/WC486, 8/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-WC486-2025
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Agronomy

Kevin Roger Trumpp, Chang Zhao, José C. Dubeux
Potential and Economic Valuation of Carbon in Grasslands: SS-AGR-494/AG491, 9/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-AG491-2025
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Hannah Baker, Laura Bennett, Lauren Butler; Sonja Crawford; Lindsey Crum, Christa Kirby, Colleen Larson, Philipe Moriel, Kalan Royal, Brent Sellers, Maria Silveira, Bridget Stice, João Vendramini
2022 South Florida Beef Forage Survey Results: SS-AGR-493/AG490, 8/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-AG490-2025
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Kalyn Waters, Marcelo Wallau
Normal Agricultural Practices in Florida for Dove Hunting: SS-AGR-496/AG493, 9/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-AG493-2025
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Animal Sciences

Ashley McLeod-Morin; Benjamin D. Anderson, Glenn Morris, Cynthia B. Sanders, Colleen Larson, Ricky Telg, Annabel Henson (Contributor)
What Backyard Flock Owners Need to Know about Bird Flu (Influenza H5N1): AN402, 9/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-AN402-2025
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Daniella Heredia, Angela Gonella-Diaza, Kalyn Waters
Protocolos de sincronización de celo para servicio natural: AN396-Span/AN401, 8/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-AN401-2025
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Ashley McLeod-Morin; Benjamin Anderson, Glenn Morris, Cynthia Sanders, Colleen Larson, Ricky Telg, Annabel Henson (Contributor)
What Consumers Need to Know about Bird Flu (Influenza H5N1): AN403, 9/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-AN403-2025
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Entomology and Nematology

Nathan Burkett-Cadena
Culicoides paraensis, (Insecta: Diptera: Ceratopogonidae), Vector of Oropouche Virus: ENY2124/IN1451, 9/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-IN1451-2025
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Clement Larue, Stan Chabert, Doug Phillips, Rachel E. Mallinger
Benefits of Mixed Cultivar Plantings for Cross-Pollination in Blueberry: A Guide to Maximize Yields: ENY2126/IN1454, 9/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-IN1454-2025
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Edwin R. Burgess, Samantha M. Wisely
[IN1146 major revision] New World Screwworm Cochliomyia hominivorax (Coquerel) (Insecta: Diptera: Calliphoridae): EENY-668/IN1146, 9/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-IN1146-2025
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Hannah R. Talton, Maria A. Canon, Amanda C. Hodges, Hugh A. Smith, Alexandra M. Revynthi
The Predatory Mite Amblyseius tamatavensis (Blommers) (Acari: Phytoseiidae): ENY2123/IN1450, 8/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-IN1450-2025
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Alexandra M Revynthi, Yisell Velazquez- Hernandez; Juleysy Rodriguez (Contributor); Paul E. Kendra; Daniel Carrillo (Contributor); Catharine M Mannion
The Hibiscus Bud Weevil (Anthonomus testaceosquamosus Linell, Coleoptera: Curculionidae): ENY-2069/IN1328, 8/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-IN1328-2025
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Walker Bensch, Rachel Mallinger
Florida’s Bee Species of Greatest Conservation Need: ENY2122/IN1449, 8/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-IN1449-2025
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Nathan D Burkett-Cadena, Vilma M Cooper, Charlotte A Addae, Eva A Buckner (Revision Author)
Biting Midges, No-See-Ums Culicoides spp. (Insecta: Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) : EENY349/IN626, 9/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-IN626-2025
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De-Fen Mou, Germán V. Sandoya, Anna Mészáros, Ozgur Batuman, Trevor Smith
The Updated Seed Testing Rule for Lettuce mosaic virus in Florida: ENY2127/IN1455, 9/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-IN1455-2025
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Featured Creatures Collection

Nathan D Burkett-Cadena, Eva A Buckner (Revision Author)
Dark-Tailed Mosquito Culiseta melanura (Coquillett) (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae): EENY-536/IN950, 10/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-IN950-2025
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Johnalyn Gordon (Revision Author); Thomas Chouvenc, Nan-Yao Su
Formosan Subterranean Termite, Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki (Insecta: Blattodea: Heterotermitidae (Formerly Rhinotermitidae)): EENY121/IN278, 9/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-IN278-2025
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Alexis G. Zapata, Esnai Munthali, Oscar Liburd
Flatheaded Borers of the Genus Chrysobothris Chrysobothris in Florida Blueberries (Insecta: Coleoptera: Buprestidae): EENY819/IN1448, 9/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-IN1448-2025
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Kathi Malfa; Ethan Carter, Xavier Martini (Contributor); Isaac Esquivel
The Peanut Burrower Bug, Pangaeus bilineatus (Say) (Hemiptera: Cydnidae): EENY821/IN1456, 10/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-IN1456-2025
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Ana L. Gonzalez, Cameron L. Jack
Alfalfa Leaf-Cutter Bee Megachile rotundata (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Megachilidae): EENY-820/IN1452, 9/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-IN1452-2025
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Horticultural Sciences (Environmental Horticulture)

Jacob Muller, Daniel Crawford, Raúl Cabezón, Harrison Meekins, Maria Paz Kinslow, Wanda Laughlin, Robert Hochmuth, Paul Fisher
Designs for Small-Scale Postharvest Washing of Ginger/Turmeric Rhizomes: ENH1391/EP655, 9/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-EP655-2025
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Tiare Silvasy (Revision Author); Terry Brite DelValle
Gardening in Raised Beds: ENH1211/EP472, rev. 9/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ep472-2013
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Family, Youth and Community Sciences

Catherine Campbell, Julia Graddy, Jeanette Andrade, Wendy Wilber
Healthy Harvest: Florida’s Warm-Season Vegetables: FCS3408/FY1551, 8/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-FY1551-2025
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Shannon J. Horrillo, LaToya J. O'Neal, Dreamal Worthen
Florida Cooperative Extension Service Framework for Health and Well-Being: FCS3412/FY1555, 8/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-FY1555-2025
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Catherine Campbell, Julia Graddy, Jeanette Andrade, Wendy Wilber
Healthy Harvest: Florida Cucurbits: FCS3409/FY1552, 7/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-FY1552-2025
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Food and Resource Economics

Youmin Li, Weizhe Weng, Jared Gars, Michael T. Olexa, Suzanne Thornsbury
Payments for Ecosystem Services in Florida’s Landscape: Concepts and Principles: FE1167, 9/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-FE1167-2025
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Meri Hambaryan, Glory Orivri, Candace Lantz, Nathan Palardy, John Lai, Bachir Kassas
Tapping into Florida's Craft Beer Market, Part 2: Preferences for Local Ingredients and Sustainability Labels: FE1166, 9/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-FE1166-2025
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Michael T. Olexa, Weizhe Wang; Sean M. Olevnik (Revision Author)
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2025 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Table of Contents: FE579, rev. 9/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fe579-2021
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Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatic Sciences

Coleson F. Wrege, Santiago A. Casanova, Raelene M. Crandall
Management Considerations for Prescribed Fires in Riparian Zones of Florida: FOR412/FR483, 9/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-FR483-2025
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Mysha Clarke, Ryan Klein, Lillian Dinkins
Twelve Ways to Make the Most out of a Tree or Plant Giveaway Program : FOR414/FR485, 12/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-FR485-2025
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Horticultural Sciences

You's Kertye Myrtil, Vander Rocha Lacerda, Xiaoying Li
Edamame Growth Stages in Miami-Dade County : HS1498, rev. 10/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-HS1498-2025
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Jonathan Clavijo-Herrera, Ali Sarkhosh, Lincoln Zotarelli, Cheryl Mackowiak, Rao Mylavarapu
Nutrient Management in Low-Chill Peach Orchards: Guidelines for Fertilizer Rate Application in Florida Subtropical Climate: HS1496, 9/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-HS1496-2025
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Jonathan Clavijo-Herrera, Ali Sarkhosh, Lincoln Zotarelli, Cheryl Mackowiak, Rao Mylavarapu
Nutrient Management in Low-Chill Peach Orchards: Guidelines for Deficiency Symptoms and Leaf and Soil Sampling: HS1497, 9/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-HS1497-2025
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Plant Pathology

Philip F. Harmon, Christ Mane Belizaire, Douglas A. Phillips
Leaf Rust Disease of Southern Highbush Blueberry in Florida: PP385, 9/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-PP385-2025
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Holly Andres, Kaile Zhang, Hui-Ling Liao
Biology, Ecology, and Benefits of Ectomycorrhizal Fungi in Natural and Managed Forest Ecosystems: PP387, 10/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-PP387-2025
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Veterinary Medicine

Kari Hancock, Martha Mallicote, Sally DeNotta, Brittany N. Diehl
Pregnancy Toxemia (Ketosis) in Ewes and Does: VM277, 8/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-VM277-2025
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Shannon Darby
First Aid for Horse Owners: VM275, 7/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-VM275-2025
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Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

Brandon W. McDonald, B. M. Mason, C. T. Callaghan, M. A. Lashley, C. Baruzzi; Laura Sánchez (Translator)
Cámaras trampa para la vida silvestre: WEC472S/UW539, 8/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-UW539-2025
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Mark E. Hostetler, Steven A. Johnson, Martin Main
Ospreys and Observing Osprey Behaviors through the University of Florida Osprey Cam: WEC476/UW545, 10/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-UW545-2025
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Emma V. Willcox, Mark E. Hostetler, Martin B. Main; Maena Voigt; Alejandra Areingdale, Rebeca Prieto, Laura Sánchez, Miguel Acevedo (Translator)
Atracción de aves al patio: selección del comedero para aves: WEC162S/UW541, 8/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-UW541-2025
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William H. Jr Kern; Juan M. Campos Krauer, Alejandra Areingdale, Laura Sanchez (Translator)
Lidiando con iguanas en el paisaje del sur de Florida: ENY714S/UW544, 10/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-UW544-2025
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Catherine Hannan; Cameron Jack (Revision Author); Nia Morales
Feed Your Bees: A Landscaping Guide for North Central Florida Backyard Beekeepers: WEC477/UW546, 10/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-UW546-2025
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Jennifer M. Fill, Steve A. Johnson
Wildlife of Florida Factsheet: Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake: WEC475/UW543, 9/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-UW543-2025
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Brandon W. McDonald, Marcus A. Lashley, Michael Cove, Carolina Baruzzi; Laura Sánchez (Translator)
Hoja informativa sobre la vida silvestre de la Florida: rata arborícola de Key Largo: WEC470S/UW542, 9/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-UW542-2025
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Historical Fact Sheets

Edward Gilman
Dispelling Misperceptions About Trees: SS-ORH-03/MG089, 10/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-MG089-1991
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Johan Desaeger (Revision Author); Joseph W. Noling
Nematode Management in Tomatoes, Peppers, and Eggplant: ENY-032/NG032, rev. 8/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-NG032-1999
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