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Insect Pests & Diseases

South Florida is the mecca for new species of insect pests. On average, there is one established new insect a month. Many of these insects cause serious injury to crops and landscape plants.

Click on the items below for information and resources related to specific pests and diseases.

Mosquitoes

Citrus Greening Disease
- Citrus Greening Disease publications
- Citrus Greening Disease information
- Other Fruits to grow (alternatives to citrus)
  - Tropical and Subtropical Fruit Crops for the Home Landscape: Alternatives to Citrus

Mango Disease
- For Homeowners

Giant African Land Snail (GALS)

Nonnative Invasive Reptiles
- For Professionals

African Honey Bee
- African Honey Bee - University of Florida
- For Professionals
  - FDACS - Bureau of Plant & Apiary Inspection

Ficus Whitefly
- For Homeowners
- For Professionals

Rugose Spiraling Whitefly
- For Homeowners
- For Professionals

Redbay Ambrosia Beetle/Laurel Wilt
- For Homeowners
- For Professionals

Red Palm Mite
- FDACS - Pest Alert - Red Palm Mite

Brown Patch Disease
- For Homeowners
  - VIDEO - Brown Patch Disease in Lawns

Tropical Sod Webworm
- For Homeowners
  - VIDEO - How to identify Sod Webworm in your Florida Lawn