http://solutionsforyourlife.ufl.eduSolutions for Your Life is the Web site of University of Florida Extension. We've put all of our expertise in one place, to make it easy for you to get what you need.Copyright 2006 University of Florida.sfyl@ifas.ufl.edumariond@ufl.eduhttp://solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu/images/sfyl_rss.gifhttp://solutionsforyourlife.ufl.eduSolutions for Your Life14446People with allergies can suffer during springtime. Avoid pollen this season using these suggestionshttp://solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu/hot_topics/environment/tree_pollen_allergies.shtmlsfyl@ifas.ufl.eduEnvironmentThu, 09 May 2013 04:00:00 GMTWhy are honey bees so important? They're responsible for pollinating the majority of our food crops.http://youtu.be/2dHR6s34d3Isfyl@ifas.ufl.eduEnvironmentThu, 28 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMTClimate change brings challenges to traditional conservation as ecosystems become less stable.http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw363sfyl@ifas.ufl.eduEnvironmentTue, 11 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMTFlorida has a wide variety of wildlife. Most interactions with animals are enjoyable, but not all.http://solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu/hot_topics/environment/nuisance_wildlife.htmlsfyl@ifas.ufl.eduEnvironmentTue, 20 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMTYou don't need a barn to find barn owls. Try building an owl nesting box.http://solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu/hot_topics/environment/barn_owls.htmlsfyl@ifas.ufl.eduEnvironmentThu, 11 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMTLadybugs are a great insect to have in your garden, but you may mistake their larvae for pests.http://solutionsforyourlife.com/hot_topics/lawn_and_garden/ladybugs.htmlsfyl@ifas.ufl.eduEnvironmentWed, 08 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMTHave you heard that Florida has the largest amount of invasive reptiles? Here's what that means.http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw365sfyl@ifas.ufl.eduEnvironmentTue, 10 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMTFlorida has more lightning related injuries than any other state. Seek shelter to be safe in storms.http://solutionsforyourlife.com/hot_topics/families_and_consumers/lightning_safety.htmlsfyl@ifas.ufl.eduEnvironmentFri, 15 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMTBe an informed swimmer and know how to handle yourself if you get caught in a rip current. http://solutionsforyourlife.com/hot_topics/environment/rip_currents.htmlsfyl@ifas.ufl.eduEnvironmentWed, 06 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMTCoastal wetlands control flooding and sustain Florida's aquatic animals. Learn about this habitat.http://solutionsforyourlife.com/hot_topics/environment/coastal_wetlands.htmlsfyl@ifas.ufl.eduEnvironmentWed, 11 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMTTree identification seems daunting, but it's all about knowing what to look for.http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr296sfyl@ifas.ufl.eduEnvironmentThu, 22 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMTWhat are you seeing in your yard? If it's a bug, plant, or disease, here's how to get it identified.http://solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu/hot_topics/environment/identification_resources.htmlsfyl@ifas.ufl.eduEnvironmentFri, 16 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMTListen for the "who cooks for you, who cooks for you all?" call coming from barred owls this month.http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw167sfyl@ifas.ufl.eduEnvironmentTue, 06 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMTPrevent rashes and stings by learning how to identify nettles, poison ivy and oak, and poison sumac.http://solutionsforyourlife.com/hot_topics/environment/poisonous_plants.htmlsfyl@ifas.ufl.eduEnvironmentFri, 02 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMTGoliath grouper management is a debated topic. Here's the latest on their biology and ecology.http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/sg103sfyl@ifas.ufl.eduEnvironmentWed, 22 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMTHow do you dispose of dead trees infected with ambrosia beetles and laurel wilt? Chipping is best.http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr351sfyl@ifas.ufl.eduEnvironmentMon, 13 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMTIf you suspect bats are in your home or office, check our article for safe ways to remove them.http://solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu/hot_topics/environment/bats_buildings.htmlsfyl@ifas.ufl.eduEnvironmentFri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMTMany Floridians know melaleuca is a "bad" tree, but may not know how to get rid of this invasive.http://tame.ifas.ufl.edu/management/sfyl@ifas.ufl.eduEnvironmentThu, 19 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMTNo, bats do not turn into vampires. In fact, they help us—they are pollinators and bug-eaters.http://www.wec.ufl.edu/extension/wildlife_info/happenings/halloween.phpsfyl@ifas.ufl.eduEnvironmentMon, 31 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMTThis tree that dominates forested wetlands is an important and majestic feature of Florida swamps.http://solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu/hot_topics/environment/cypress.htmlsfyl@ifas.ufl.eduEnvironmentMon, 17 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMTSearch for these invasive snails, which can grow up to 8 inchesand pose a health hazard to humans.http://solutionsforyourlife.com/hot_topics/environment/giant_african_snail.htmlsfyl@ifas.ufl.eduEnvironmentFri, 14 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMTWhat exactly are those spots on your plant? Are those caterpillar eggs? Learn how to find out.http://solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu/hot_topics/environment/identification_resources.htmlsfyl@ifas.ufl.eduEnvironmentTue, 04 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMTUF researchers have found that snakes benefit endangered red-cockaded woodpecker populations.http://news.ifas.ufl.edu/2011/06/23/snake-predator-may-benefit-endangered-bird-uf-study-finds/sfyl@ifas.ufl.eduEnvironmentThu, 29 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMTAlligators are a common sight for Floridians, but do you know how to interact with alligators safelyhttp://solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu/hot_topics/environment/alligator_safety.htmlsfyl@ifas.ufl.eduEnvironmentTue, 27 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMTMonarchs, swallowtails, atalas, and more are featured in this guide to butterflies and their larvae.http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in032sfyl@ifas.ufl.eduEnvironmentThu, 22 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMTMany people are concerned with invasive snakes, but be sure you do not confuse them with native oneshttp://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw350sfyl@ifas.ufl.eduEnvironmentThu, 15 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMTTube, hopper, platform, or suet—find out which feeders and seed are best for attracting birds.http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw192sfyl@ifas.ufl.eduEnvironmentWed, 07 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMTUse this key to identify dragon and damselflies you see and learn exactly how they are different.http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in632sfyl@ifas.ufl.eduEnvironmentMon, 29 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMTThis interview discusses conservation implications of artificial reefs—a complex topic.http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/sg100sfyl@ifas.ufl.eduEnvironmentThu, 18 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMTThis exotic beetle spreads laurel wilt, which has been compared to Dutch elm disease.http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in886sfyl@ifas.ufl.eduEnvironmentFri, 12 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMTThe season for collecting this mollusk ends in September. Look up regulations, equipment and more.http://www.flseagrant.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=93&Itemid=99sfyl@ifas.ufl.eduEnvironmentThu, 04 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMTLearn to identify nettles and poison ivy, oak, and sumac and how to distinguish them from lookalikeshttp://solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu/hot_topics/environment/poisonous_plants.htmlsfyl@ifas.ufl.eduEnvironmentThu, 28 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMTFlorida is home to twenty-seven native frog species. Look up which ones can be found in your county.http://ufwildlife.ifas.ufl.edu/frogs/florida.shtmlsfyl@ifas.ufl.eduEnvironmentThu, 21 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMTThis large orb weaver is familiar in Florida. Look for the tiny adult males in webs this month.http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in467sfyl@ifas.ufl.eduEnvironmentMon, 18 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMTFlorida has more lightning related injuries than any other state. Here are tips to avoid strikes.http://solutionsforyourlife.com/hot_topics/families_and_consumers/lightning_safety.htmlsfyl@ifas.ufl.eduEnvironmentMon, 11 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMTFlorida’s springs and waterways provide many swimming opportunities. Here are tips to keep in mind.http://plants.ifas.ufl.edu/guide/swimming.htmlsfyl@ifas.ufl.eduEnvironmentTue, 05 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMTThese mice can only be found in dune habitats where coastal development is their greatest threat.http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw173sfyl@ifas.ufl.eduEnvironmentWed, 29 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMTThese large, unusual insects are known for their loud buzzing and brown skeletonsleft on trees.http://solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu/hot_topics/environment/cicadas.htmlsfyl@ifas.ufl.eduEnvironmentTue, 21 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMTDue to our many springs, Florida has more freshwater caves and caverns than anywhere in the world.http://plants.ifas.ufl.edu/guide/caves.htmlsfyl@ifas.ufl.eduEnvironmentMon, 13 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMTWe list sources for weather reports and climate information for residents and agricultural producershttp://solutionsforyourlife.com/about/weather.htmlsfyl@ifas.ufl.eduEnvironmentTue, 07 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMTWhen you are out on the water this summer, follow these tips to help keep you and passengers safe.http://solutionsforyourlife.com/hot_topics/environment/boating_safety.htmlsfyl@ifas.ufl.eduEnvironmentFri, 03 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMTMosquitoes may only annoy you with itchy bites, but some transmit diseases. http://solutionsforyourlife.com/hot_topics/environment/mosquitoes.htmlsfyl@ifas.ufl.eduEnvironmentFri, 03 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMTSome think Spanish moss is a parasite; it is actually an epiphyte and harmless to trees.http://solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu/hot_topics/environment/spanish_moss.htmlsfyl@ifas.ufl.eduEnvironmentTue, 24 May 2011 04:00:00 GMTThis guide was written for school staff, but everyone can use this snakebite information.http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw226sfyl@ifas.ufl.eduEnvironmentWed, 18 May 2011 04:00:00 GMTThere are few cases of Lyme disease in Florida, but ticks carry other diseases.http://solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu/hot_topics/families_and_consumers/ticks_and_disease.htmlsfyl@ifas.ufl.eduEnvironmentThu, 12 May 2011 04:00:00 GMTLovebugs are back in full force in May. Learn the best way to remove lovebugs from your car.http://solutionsforyourlife.com/hot_topics/environment/lovebugs.htmlsfyl@ifas.ufl.eduEnvironmentTue, 03 May 2011 04:00:00 GMTThese two guides describe common wildflowers in Florida and when and where to find them flowering.http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topic_wildflower_identificationsfyl@ifas.ufl.eduEnvironmentWed, 27 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMTSea turtles begin nesting this month. Find out what to do if you come across them at the beach.http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw246sfyl@ifas.ufl.eduEnvironmentTue, 26 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMTApril is the official start of wildfire season. Read about fires and current conditions.http://fireinflorida.ifas.ufl.edu/faq.htmlsfyl@ifas.ufl.eduEnvironmentThu, 21 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMTMonarchs are returning from Mexico this month. Find out more about this species and its migration.http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in780sfyl@ifas.ufl.eduEnvironmentTue, 19 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT