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Mediterranean Fruit Fly

Mediterranean Fruit Fly
More information on the distribution, identification and management of the Mediterranean fruit fly is available here.
 
Mexican Bromeliad Weevil


Mexican Bromeliad Weevil
More information on the spread and control of the Mexican bromeliad weevil is available here.

 
Citrus Greening


Citrus Greening
More information on how to identify, report and help control the spread of citrus greening is available here.

 
Whitefly

Whiteflies

The newly introduced whitefly attacks a number of ficus trees commonly used for landscaping. More information on the identification and management of this species can be found here
 
Red Palm Mite

Red Palm Mite

More information on the identification and control of this newly-discovered invader can be found here.
 
Prescribed Fire in Everglades National Park  

Did You Know?
On April 21, 1958, Everglades National Park conducted the first prescribed fire for ecological management in both the Park and the National Park Service. This burn pioneered using fire as a resource management tool nationwide.

Last Updated: February 14, 2008 at 09:50 EST