Insects—whether pests or garden helpers—are an essential part of gardening in central Florida. This episode explores how a toolbox approach can help manage insect issues effectively and keep your garden thriving. 

Sources for Show Notes:   

• Find your local UF/IFAS Extension office:   
  https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/find-your-local-office/   

• In Polk County, contact the Plant Clinic at 863-519-1041, polkmg@ifas.ufl.edu   

• Your Central Florida Yard page https://centralfloridayard.substack.com/    

• Landscape Pests App  https://pest.ifas.ufl.edu/ 

• Landscape Integrated Pest Management https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/in109  

• Different Pests Cause Different Damage https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/pests-and-diseases/pests/management/different-pests-different-damage.html  

• Plant Pests https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/pests-and-diseases/pests/  

• Natural Pest and Disease Management https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/pests-and-diseases/pests/management/natural-pest-and-disease-management.html  

• Soaps, Detergents, and Pest Management https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/pests-and-diseases/pests/management/soaps-detergents-and-pest-management.html 

Podcast introduction and closing music: "Green Beans" by Big Score Audio.