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Florida Homeowner's Handbook to Prepare for Natural DisastersDesigned specifically for homeowners, the Florida Homeowner's Handbook to Prepare for Natural Disasters is a critical resource for anyone looking to reduce the risks to both their family and property from the threats of natural hazards. This handbook covers basic information on emergency preparedness, evacuation planning, flood and wind insurance, and steps to take to protect your property.
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Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Pattern BookFlorida-Friendly Landscaping™ is a common-sense approach to gardening that begins with the principle, 'The Right Plant for the Right Place.' This pattern book is a guide to finding the right plants for your part of Florida and the right place in your yard for planting them. Written by UF/IFAS horticulturists and professional landscape designers, this lushly illustrated guide offers landscape plans and comprehensive lists of native and Florida-friendly plants suitable for each of Florida’s USDA hardiness zones, as well as sections on plant groups, irrigation, and helpful landscape design tips. Whether you live in the Panhandle or the Gold Coast, the Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Pattern Book will help you find the right plants to make your landscape look beautiful with a minimum of water, fertilizer, and maintenance. Color, 71 pp.Price: $16.00In stock -
Homeflow PamphletsPromote your Homeflow program with this helpful fold-out quick reference! Bundled in a pack of 25, these pamphlets make an outstanding takeaway for your class participants or a tool to cultivate interest in the program.
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Homeflow USB FlashdriveHomeflow is a series of research-based modules that explores the relationships between the health of the home and its occupants, communications between occupants, home maintenance and operations, energy and functional efficiency, and home safety routines. Homeflow is about how the home “flows” together as a unit, starting with communications between occupants and progressing to specific steps that can help your home function smoothly and efficiently.
The Homeflow USB comes with everything you will need to conduct Homeflow teaching courses, including:- PowerPoint Presentation with Notes
- Printable Workbook
- Printable Resources booklet
- Printable pocket pamphlet
- Brochure
- Instructional videos
- Pre- and post-tests
- Supplementary resources
You will also receive a set of 10 Workbooks and 25 Homeflow pocket pamphlets to use as part of the course.Additional workbooks and pamphlets are available separately.
NOTE: This program requires a usage license which must be renewed annually. Among other things, the usage license stipulates that you will submit to the developers pre- and post-tests as well as sign-in sheets so that you may receive annual followup statistics. Before completing purchase, you will be directed to a licensing agreement, which must be agreed to as a condition of purchase. For more information, contact Dr. Randall A. Cantrell, homeflow@ifas.ufl.eduPrice: $99.99In stock -
Homeflow WorkbookThis supplemental workbook complements the Homeflow program (SP 503). Participants can actively engage with the content by writing in the workbooks, serving as a valuable reference to apply Homeflow lessons in their homes. With 24 pages, this workbook enhances the learning experience and facilitates the practical application of Homeflow principles.Price: $9.99In stock -
Houses That Termites Love to EatTermites cause an estimated $2 billion in damage to buildings annually in the U.S. Prevention is the most effective approach to avoid the expense of termite treatments or potential demolition. "Houses that Termites Love to Eat" is a concise, fully illustrated booklet that identifies the susceptible areas in a house and provides guidance on preventing termite damage to your home.
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Identifying Household and Structural Pests ID Deck2018 Revised Edition!This convenient laminated card set is designed to assist homeowners and pest control professionals in identifying over 80 insects and other arthropods commonly encountered in and around homes and buildings. Each card showcases full-color photos, along with descriptions and comparisons for effortless identification. The set also incorporates anatomical illustrations, tips on pest behavior, and integrated pest management strategies for various insects, including flying, crawling, biting, stinging, and other destructive pests.
The set comprises 40 cards, each measuring 7" x 4.3", and is ring-bound for easy use.
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Making It On Your Own - WorkbookThis curriculum equips young individuals with the essential skills to confidently secure their first rental lease in the residential marketplace.
Module 1:Session 1 - Beginning the SearchSession 2 - Financially Wise
Module 2:Session 3 - Maintaining the ResidenceSession 4 - Healthy and Safe Living
Module 3:Session 5 - Being a Good Roommate and NeighborSession 6 - Environmental and Conservation Awareness
Take advantage of special discounts for customers purchasing 10 or more copies of this title! Call us at 800-226-1764 email us at ifasbooks@ifas.ufl.edu for more information.Price: $9.99In stock -
Occasional Invaders & Urban Pest and Wildlife DroppingsIntroducing our informative booklet derived from our popular pest poster series. The first part showcases 14 insects and arthropods that commonly invade buildings, while the second part delves into the identification of frass and droppings from urban invaders like termites, rodents, and raccoons, totaling 10 pests. Packed with detailed, full-color photos featured on the posters, this handy spiral-bound guide also provides extra insights into their habitat, biology, behavior, and distribution. Sized at 6" x 4½", it's perfect for on-the-go reference, making it your go-to field guide for common urban invaders.
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Pests in and around the Southern HomeThis handy, fully illustrated guide gives you a colorful, comprehensive look at insects and other pests that may creep, crawl, or fly in and around your southern home. Complete habitat and life cycle information guide you through the habits of insects and other pests that inhabit the southeastern U.S.
Includes sections on:- Biting and bloodsucking arthropods
- Stinging and venomous arthropods
- Pests around food
- Pests of fabric and wood
- Occasional invaders
- Turfgrass pests
- Pests of landscape and ornamental plants
- Vertebrate pests
331 pp.
This book is a new edition of Pests in and around the Florida Home (SP 134), revised and expanded to encompass the southeastern U.S.Price: $30.00In stock -
Raising Backyard Chickens for EggsIt's easy to see why more people today are raising their own backyard chicken flocks—they're a great source of fresh eggs and a fun way to learn about caring for animals, self-sufficiency, and connecting with where our food comes from. With careful planning, they can even provide a source of trade or income.
This UF/IFAS Extension guide offers a concise introduction to raising your own backyard flocks, covering information on local ordinances, building coops, feeding your chickens, protecting your flock from predators, selecting breeds, gathering eggs, keeping your birds healthy, and more. Whether you want to start a business, bring eggs to the breakfast table, or welcome new pets into your family, this book is the perfect starting place.32 pp.By Mary Henry, Jessica Ryals, Alicia Halbritter, and Derek Barber
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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 -
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.
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Your Backyard Woods and Wildlife: A Handbook for Florida LandownersWhether you’re a new Florida resident or your family’s been here for generations, you can benefit from this handy guidebook to managing your land. This is the only book designed for landowners of small properties of 20 acres or less. "Your Backyard Woods and Wildlife" begins by identifying Florida's ecosystems, plants, and wildlife, and shows how to assess the health of your land. The second section details what you can do to manage your land, including chapters on:- Protecting water quality
- Creating wildlife habitat
- Protecting your home from wildfire
- Maintaining and improving forest health
- Managing for timber, recreation and other income generating businesses
- Planning for the future
The third section is an extensive catalog of useful print and online resources. If you’re interested in maintaining your land, making back a little money, or preserving Florida’s natural resources for future generations, Your Backyard Woods and Wildlife is a great place to start. Full color; 164 pp.
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