Sources
The papers this journal uses
Live UF/IFAS and USDA pages. Tables stay on those papers. Start with lady beetles of Florida, then Florida-Friendly Landscaping, then vegetables for this heat.
Where to start
| Paper | Use |
|---|---|
| EENY-170 / IN327 | Florida catalog: about 105 Coccinellidae |
| ENY-822 / IN120 | Larvae, eggs, and native hunters |
| EENY-204 / IN361 | Harmonia axyridis in houses |
| Florida-Friendly Landscaping | Nine principles for a Florida yard |
| USDA zone map | Orlando in 9b and 10a |
Beetles
- Lady beetles of Florida (EENY-170 / IN327). UF/IFAS Featured Creatures. About 105 Coccinellidae in Florida.
- Ladybugs in Florida. UF/IFAS Extension. Predators of aphids; purchased beetles often fly away.
- Convergent lady beetle (EENY-592 / IN1037). Hippodamia convergens. Pollen and nectar when prey is scarce.
- Multicolored Asian lady beetle (EENY-204 / IN361). Harmonia axyridis. Color morphs. Indoor overwintering.
- Invertebrates as biological control agents (ENY-822 / IN120). Larvae look like tiny alligators. Native Cycloneda and Hippodamia.
- Purchasing natural enemies (IPM-146 / IN849). Read before buying beetles in a bag.
Yard and landscape
- Florida-Friendly Landscaping. Nine principles for Florida yards.
- Gardening Solutions. UF/IFAS home-garden hub.
Climate and crops
- Vegetable gardening in Florida. Crops for Florida seasons.
- Citrus in the home landscape (HS132). Dooryard sweet orange. Freeze is the line that matters.
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Orlando in 9b and 10a. Confirm on the live map.
Questions
Does this journal reprint the tables?
No. Lessons paraphrase in field language and link the live paper. Copyrighted tables stay on UF/IFAS.
Where do the lessons start?
At learn, then the family page, then the four stages.