07-18-2026 Managing Yard Pests Responsibly: Integrated Pest Management-IPM

Florida-Friendly Landscaping promotes "managing yard pests responsibly." Learn the basics of Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
About this Event

"How Best to Control Yard Pests - Integrated Pest Management (IPM)" will provide you the basics of Integrated Pest Management techniques for Florida-Friendly Landscapes. Learn how to effectively control garden pests with the least impact to the environment.

The Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program is here to help you learn how to have healthy and beautiful landscapes that protect Florida’s natural resources by following nine science-based principles:

• Right Plant, Right Place

• Water Efficiently

• Fertilize Appropriately

• Mulch

• Attract Wildlife

• Manage Yard Pests Responsibly

• Recycle Yard Waste

• Reduce Stormwater Runoff

• Protect the Waterfront

A Florida-friendly landscape can be designed to look the way you want, fit the aesthetics of your community, and suit your lifestyle, while being environmentally sustainable.

This lecture is presented by UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County Florida-Friendly Landscaping Program Manager, Kate Kaste.

An Equal Opportunity Institution.

The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as alternate formats of written material, please contact Kate Kaste at [email protected] or 352-518-0156 at least 1 week in advance to this presentation date.