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  • Monarch Butterflies: Eastern United States
    Monarch Butterflies: Eastern United States
    The key to a thriving butterfly garden is ensuring that caterpillars have an abundant food source! Native milkweeds, in particular, play a crucial role as host plants for monarch butterflies. Our vibrant four-fold brochure serves as a succinct guide, showcasing native host plants that offer nourishment and shelter for not only monarch larvae but also 26 other butterfly species commonly found throughout the Eastern United States.

    Dimensions: 4.5” x 7.5”, expands to 18.5” x 7.5” when unfolded.
    Price: $0.60
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  • Monarch Butterflies: Northern Great Plains
    Monarch Butterflies: Northern Great Plains
    The key to a thriving butterfly haven is ensuring caterpillars have an abundant food source! Native milkweeds, vital host plants for monarch butterflies, are spotlighted in this vibrant four-fold brochure. It serves as a succinct guide to native plants, offering nourishment and shelter for monarch larvae and 26 other butterfly species prevalent across the expansive beauty of the northern Great Plains in the United States.

    Dimensions: 4.5” x 7.5”, unfolding to an impressive 18.5” x 7.5”.
    Price: $0.60
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  • Monarch Butterflies: Southeastern United States
    Monarch Butterflies: Southeastern United States
    The secret to a thriving butterfly garden is ensuring your caterpillars have an ample feast! Specifically tailored to cater to the needs of monarch butterflies, this vibrant four-fold brochure is your go-to guide for native host plants. These plants offer both nourishment and shelter for not only monarch larvae but also for 26 other butterfly species prevalent in the southeastern United States.

    Compact yet informative, this brochure measures 4.5” x 7.5” and unfolds to a generous 18.5” x 7.5”. 
    Price: $0.60
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  • Monarch Butterflies: Southern Great Plains
    Monarch Butterflies: Southern Great Plains
    Create a thriving butterfly haven by offering caterpillars abundant food! Native milkweeds, vital host plants for monarch butterflies, play a key role. This vibrant four-fold brochure serves as a handy guide to native host plants, offering nourishment and shelter for monarch larvae and 26 other butterfly species prevalent in the southern Great Plains of the United States.

    Dimensions: 4.5” x 7.5”, unfolds to 18.5” x 7.5”
    Price: $0.60
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  • Mosquito Diversity Poster
    Mosquito Diversity Poster

    Enjoy birdwatching? In Florida, why not try mosquito watching? 

    There are around 3,500 species of mosquitoes worldwide, with approximately 90 species found in Florida. Some are pests, and others transmit pathogens causing diseases, while some primarily feed on wildlife. This poster, developed by entomologists at the UF/IFAS Florida Medical Entomology Lab, showcases the rich diversity of mosquito morphology. It features fifty-two mosquito species, including 37 important ones occurring in Florida. Sized at 11"x17", it's a fascinating exploration for enthusiasts and educational settings.

     

    Price: $5.00
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  • Mosquitoes & Their Control
    Mosquitoes & Their Control

    In Florida, mosquitoes are more than a nuisance—they can also transmit diseases that make them a public health hazard. This brief and colorful booklet gives you the buzz on mosquitoes—their habitats, life cycle, and behavior, as well as how to control them—what works (and what doesn’t). Each booklet has a 12” x 9” centerfold poster with simple methods for reducing mosquito bites when you’re outdoors. Written by faculty at the Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory and mosquito control experts throughout the state, Mosquitoes & Their Control is a useful tool for informing the public about Florida’s “state bird.”

    Integrated Pest Management for Mosquito Reduction Around Homes and Neighborhoods - SP 498
    6” x 9”, 30 pp.

    Price: $2.50
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  • Amazing Mosquitoes Spanish Language edition
    Mosquitos Asombrosos
    ¡Los mosquitos no solo son criaturas molestas, también son verdaderamente fascinantes! Esperamos que cuando termines de leer este libro estés de acuerdo. Acompaña a Ivy y a su mamá en una excursión por el campo para recolectar y aprender acerca de estos extraordinarios insectos.

    Este libro ha sido escrito e ilustrado por dos científicas especializadas en la biología de los mosquitos. La Dra. Irka Blosser, una ecóloga e ilustradora que reside en California, y la Dra. Yoosook Lee, una genetista del Laboratorio de Entomología Médica de la Universidad de Florida. Ambas han dedicado incontables horas en el laboratorio y en el campo, donde han sido picadas por mosquitos en numerosas ocasiones. El libro original fue traducido al español por la Dra. Ana L. Romero-Weaver del Laboratorio de Entomología Médica de la Universidad de Florida, quien también trabaja en varios aspectos de la biología de los mosquitos. Ellas desean que realmente disfrutes de este libro.
    Copyright 2023; ISBN 978-1-312-47802-2
    Price: $11.99
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  • Native Insect Pollinators of the Southeastern United States
    Native Insect Pollinators of the Southeastern United States
    While honey bees are well-known pollinators, they represent only part of the diverse pollinator community. With over 4,000 species of bees, 750 species of butterflies, and thousands of species of other pollinators, including wasps, flies, and beetles, these vital insects contribute to the pollination of 75 percent of flowering plants in the United States. This vibrant brochure, suitable for classrooms or nature centers, serves as a captivating introduction to the diverse world of pollinators.
    Dimensions: 4.5” x 7.5”, unfolds to 18.5” x 7.5”
    Price: $0.60
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  • Olive Pests of Concern for Florida
    Olive Pests of Concern for Florida
    This stunning 12" x 18" full-color poster showcases a detailed visual overview of olive pests of concern in Florida. The high-quality images on the poster are accompanied by names and descriptions of each pest, providing valuable information on the specific areas they target on olive plants. Ideal for educators, growers, and anyone interested in olive cultivation, this poster serves as an informative and visually appealing resource for pest identification and awareness.
    Price: $5.00
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  • Our Love of Bees
    Our Love Of Bees
    Introduce the enchanting world of bees into your home with this delightful gift book. Renowned entomologist Jaret C. Daniels brings you a captivating array of spectacular images and expert insights, providing a close look at the lives of these vital and beautiful insects. A perfect gift for nature enthusiasts, this collection offers not only stunning photographs but also fascinating natural history information, making it a cherished addition to any appreciation of the wonders of the natural world.

    From Adventure Publications

    56 pages. ISBN: 978-1-59193-903-0.

    Price: $9.95
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  • Pest Ants
    Pest Ants
    Large, detailed photos showcasing 10 distinct pest ant species, including three with both major and minor worker illustrations, are thoughtfully organized by habitat on this full-color, 12" x 18" poster. The close-ups, actual-size indicators, and accompanying descriptive text provide a comprehensive visual guide to aid in ant identification.
    Price: $5.00
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  • Pests in and around the Southern Home
    Pests in and around the Southern Home

    This 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: $30.00
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  • Pests that Suck Your Blood and Try to Kill You
    Pests that Suck Your Blood and Try to Kill You

    Encountering pests like fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, and flies is unavoidable in the southeastern United States. This guide empowers you to identify these stinging and biting insects on sight. Learn about their habits and habitats to safeguard yourself and your family. Printed on durable cardstock with a convenient coil binding, this resource is your companion in the fields, woods, or wherever these pesky insects thrive. 25 pages.

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  • Plant Galls and Gall-Makers Poster
    Plant Galls and Gall-Makers Poster
    Beautiful, detailed photographs showcasing 14 distinct plant galls and their creators: gall wasp, gall midge, and gall mite. Explore the diverse array of gall forms found on landscape ornamentals, including roly-poly, blister, pouch, and various other galls. This full-color, 12" x 18" poster is an informative visual guide to the fascinating world of plant galls.
    Price: $5.00
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  • Pollinator Power! Safari Kit
    Pollinator Power! Safari Kit

    Pollinators, 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 resources
    3 bug jars
    1 butterfly net
    1 magnifier
    1 set insect rubbing plates
    1 set flower rubbing plates
    1 UF/IFAS Extension drawstring bag





    Price: $50.00
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  • Scary Insects and Creepy Crawlies Poster
    Scary Insects and Creepy Crawlies Poster
    Step 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: $5.00
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  • Simplified Key to the Termites of Florida: Soldier Caste
    Simplified Key to the Termites of Florida: Soldier Caste
    Featuring 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: $5.00
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  • Simplified Key to the Termites of Florida: Winged Reproductives
    Simplified Key to the Termites of Florida: Winged Reproductives
    Featuring 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: $5.00
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  • Stored Food Beetles
    Stored Food Beetles
    Enhance 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: $5.00
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  • Storey's Guide to Keeping Honey Bees
    Storey's Guide to Keeping Honey bees

    Second Edition Revised and in Full Color!

    These 200+ pages are packed with vibrant full-color photographs, illustrations, detailed advice, and even some recipes. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced beekeeper, this book offers a comprehensive guide to the history of honey bee evolution and beekeeping, essential and recommended equipment, and techniques for managing a colony, including understanding population cycles and harvesting.

    Discover how to protect your colony from diseases and pests, write a pollination contract, and draft a model beekeeping ordinance for your community.

    Published by Storey Publishing. 2nd edition, 2018.
    By Malcolm T. Sanford and Richard E. Bonney

    Price: $24.95
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