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Pollinator Power! Safari KitPollinators, the unsung heroes of our food supply, play a crucial role in our ecosystem. Understanding and supporting these vital creatures is essential for maintaining their populations. Introducing our all-in-one, reusable learning lab—designed by University of Florida experts for grades 5-8—packed with tools for hands-on exploration of pollinators and creating a vibrant pollinator garden at home or school.
Kit includes:1 flash drive with Pollinator Power! A Lesson Plan for Grades 5-8 and printable resources3 bug jars1 butterfly net1 magnifier1 set insect rubbing plates1 set flower rubbing plates1 UF/IFAS Extension drawstring bag
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Scary Insects and Creepy Crawlies PosterStep into the realm of spine-chilling bug lore featuring a collection of frightful creatures. Discover fascinating facts, such as vampire moths that purportedly suck human blood, while realizing that most of these bugs are more eerie in appearance or name than in reality. Encounter creatures like the skeleton beetle, hickory horned devil, and nine other spine-tingling friends in vivid full-color detail. Sized at 12" x 18".Price: $5.00In stock -
Simplified Key to the Termites of Florida: Soldier CasteFeaturing large, detailed photos, this poster clearly highlights the distinguishing characteristics among 16 species of termite soldiers. Our user-friendly key format follows a process of elimination, empowering you to confidently identify termites. Pair it with our Simplified Key to the Termites of Florida: Winged Reproductives, SP 414, for comprehensive termite identification. Sized at 18" x 12", this full-color poster is your perfect companion in understanding termite species.Price: $5.00In stock -
Simplified Key to the Termites of Florida: Winged ReproductivesFeaturing large, detailed photos, this poster provides clear illustrations of the distinguishing characteristics among 16 species of termite wings. Its user-friendly key format guides you through a process of elimination, empowering you to identify termites with confidence. Sized at 18" x 12", this full-color poster is the perfect companion to the Simplified Key to the Termites of Florida: Soldier Caste, SP 413.Price: $5.00In stock -
Stored Food BeetlesEnhance your knowledge of stored food beetles with this comprehensive poster. Featuring large, detailed photos of 15 beetles categorized by the type of food they infest, whether grains or vegetables, this full-color 12" x 18" poster provides valuable insights. Additionally, larvae photos, closeups, actual-size indicators, and descriptive text are included to offer a complete understanding of these pests and their impact on stored food.Price: $5.00In stock -
The Surprising Lives of Bark BeetlesFrom University Press of Florida:
Famous foe of forestry professionals and despised spreader of Dutch elm disease, bark beetles have a bad reputation: the World's Worst Forest Pests. They chew through timber profits and kill healthy trees, turning forests from carbon sinks into carbon sources. But entomologist Jiri Hulcr sees more to these evil weevils than meets the eye and offers you a closer look—literally. With science journalist Mark Abrahams, Hulcr offers a funny and informative introduction to these understudied and underappreciated insects.
This lively book turns cutting-edge research into an enjoyable tour through the miniature world of a charming critter. Vivid macrophotography captures every aspect of bark beetle life in stunning detail, from their dramatic family stories and curiously endearing looks to their mating strategies and the secret fungus farms where they cultivate their own "ambrosia." You'll learn how much we don't know about bark beetles—and what they mean for science's attempts to control them as climate change alters their habitats. Whether you're a scientist seeking up-to-date pest management strategies or wondering if your backyard trees are at risk, this book will help you better understand the latest discoveries in beetle symbioses, molecular biology, and ecology. But be warned: at the end of this read, you may be filled with affection for these adorable and astonishing beetles.By Jiri Hulcr and Marc Abrahams, ISBN 978-1-68340-263-3 104 pp, 2022.
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Tomato and Pepper Insects ID DeckTomato and Pepper Insects is an identification deck designed to help you distinguish between the helpful and harmful insects you might encounter on your tomato and pepper plants. Color photographs provide the detail you need to determine whether you are observing a helpful or harmful organism. This differentiation will assist you in practicing integrated pest management (IPM), enabling you to manage harmful organisms while preserving the helpful ones.
Some harmful insects covered include aphids, thrips, whiteflies, leafminers, mole crickets, pepper weevils, beet armyworms, hornworms, and tomato fruitworms. Some helpful insects include the brown lacewing, green lacewing, lady beetles, minute pirate bug, Larra wasp, and parasitic wasp.
This ID deck serves as a companion to the Grower's IPM Guide for Florida Tomato and Pepper Production, available for free online at http://ipm.ifas.ufl.edu/resources/success_stories/T&PGuide/index.shtml
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Turf Insect PestsVibrant photographs showcasing 12 distinct insects and a mite known for their harmful effects on grass, arranged based on their usual habitat within the landscape. Complete with size details, this full-color, 12" x 18" poster offers valuable insights into lawn pest identification and management.Price: $5.00In stock -
Urban Pest and Wildlife DroppingsUrban Pest and Wildlife Droppings provides visual references to identify droppings from 10 distinct creatures, helping you discern whether insects, domestic rodents, or urban wildlife have frequented your home or yard. This full-color, 12" x 18" poster features actual-size indicators alongside descriptive text for easy reference and recognition.Price: $5.00In stock -
Vibrant Butterflies: Our Favorite Visitors to Flowers and GardensBy Jaret C. Daniels
From the publisher:
Butterflies capture our imaginations. From the miraculous metamorphosis to their intricate wing patterns, these amazing insects inspire feelings of wonder and adoration. This book will delight you as it walks you through the world of butterflies, with expert insights and stunning photos.
Inside you'll find:- One-of-a-kind images of butterflies from across North America, including non-native species common at living exhibits and butterfly gardens.
- Fascinating facts, such as information on the Monarch's epic migration and butterfly-friendly plants.
- A chart with the butterflies common to your region, as well as a chart of caterpillars and the butterflies they become.
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Wood-Destroying InsectsIncrease your knowledge of wood-destructive insects with our comprehensive poster! Featuring large, detailed photos of nine common culprits including beetles, bees, ants, and termites, this visually engaging guide is an invaluable tool for identification. Complete with gallery, frass, and exit-hole images, along with actual-size indicators and descriptive text, this full-color 12" x 18" poster is essential for anyone concerned about wood damage.Price: $5.00In stock -
Wood-Destroying Organisms Applicator Training ManualThis illustrated manual contains basic information useful to pesticide applicators and anyone interested in learning more about the management of wood-destroying organisms (WDOs) such as termites, beetles, and wood-decaying fungi.
An ideal study guide to prepare pest control operators for their certification exams, this book contains chapters on:- Insect biology and life cycles
- Integrated Pest Management
- Pesticide laws
- Application equipment and calibration
- Pesticide Safety
- Reading and interpreting WDO labels
204 pp.
Price: $40.00In stock