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Fleas
... blood in order to reproduce; however, adults can live for long periods without feeding. Fleas usually live and breed most heavily where ... . Hot, wet, summer months favor egg laying. Hot, dry periods give maximum adult production, so greatest adult flea populations ... treatments are usually necessary to supplement flea collars on large, long-haired pets that are allowed freedom outdoors. Also, some ...
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Producing Peanuts for Home Use
... is subject to flooding or if the soil stays wet for long periods of time, there can be retarded growth of the plants, pods ... excessively drained, plant growth and yield may be reduced during dry periods if irrigation is not used. Also avoid soils with high levels ... require more time to mature than crops planted during the warmer periods. Valencia peanuts harvested for boiling may produce a crop in as ...
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Bromeliads
... CULTURE Light Bromeliads tolerate a wide range of light intensities, including low light, for long periods without ill effects. The plants, however, will look better when they receive proper light. ... day. Water Bromeliads are extremely tolerant of low-moisture conditions and will survive prolonged periods of drought. Most of the problems encountered with bromeliads are usually associated with rot ...
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Crazy Ant, Paratrechina longicornis (Latreille) (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Formicidae)
... occurs in large numbers in homes or outdoors. They often forage long distances away from their nests, so nests are often difficult to ... through which the extremely long antennal scape, long legs, and erect setae are very apparent. The slender- bodied, long-legged worker is capable ... have been found under debris left standing in buildings for long periods of time (Smith 1965). These ants can nest in a ...
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Nitrogen Fertilizer Sources: What Does The Future Hold for Citrus Producers?
... by increased competition (electric power generation, home heating) in the long term and the Gulf of Mexico hurricanes in the short ... ). Dry fertilizers containing this N source cannot be stored for long periods because of its tendency to "melt" in high humidity. In addition ... These blends are very stable and can be stored for longer periods because they do not melt in high humidity. Ammonium sulfate ...
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Flowering Dogwood
... , rich, well-drained, sandy or loam soil with some organic matter and has a moderately long life (up to 40 years on a good site). It is not recommended in areas ... after transplanting to settle soil around the roots. Dogwoods are not tolerant of extended drought periods. This is especially true during the first year after planting. The first few weeks after ...
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Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide
... Provide sufficient drainage of excessive rainfall from your plot, while arranging for irrigation during dry periods. Frequency of irrigation depends upon your soil type; sandy soils need water 2 or ... heads. Sow seeds very shallow, as they need light for germination. Intercrop lettuce with long-season vegetables. Mustard Southern Giant Curled, Florida Broad Leaf, Tendergreen Cruciferae II 100 40- ...
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Alley-Cropping Combinations for the Southeastern USA
... used to grow row or other crops during the early stages of stand establishment. As long as crop management costs do not exceed revenues, the additional crops increase the short-term ... crops. Severe competition can reduce crop and/or tree growth and yields, particularly during dry periods. Competition may be reduced by proper variety selection, spatial arrangement, and timing of planting and ...
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Weed Management in Home Lawns
... in some turf situations. These weeds generally thrive in soils that remain wet for extended periods of time due to poor drainage or excessive irrigation. The first step in nutsedge control ... result. Clothing - Always wear protective clothing when applying pesticides. At a minimum, wear a long-sleeved shirt, long-legged pants, rubber gloves, boots (never go barefoot or wear sandals), eye protection, ...
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Deciduous Fruit for North Florida
... are essential during the final swell to increase fruit size. Irrigation is necessary during dry periods due to the characteristic shallow root system of stone fruits. Avoid frequent light irrigations because ... to the soil. Despite the very specific demands of the blueberry, the plants are very long-lived. Grapes There are several species of American-type grapes native to the southeastern United ...
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