I live here 7 years, each year they've killed two to three owls a year. as stated. She is in a pond in a park in San Luis Potos Mxico. I had 6 or 7 little owls in my yard tonight. Over time, they may out-compete the basketgrass. Yes, we had the coconuts removed because of possible damage to nearby shrubs, but we also stressed to the trimmer to take the coconuts only. What a wonderful Easter gift! Luv your sitehad a black racer come in the house.thought it was a pygmy rattlerbut your site set me straight.thx! Oh my GOSH, thank you for the crabgrass control info on this nightmare basketgrass! What is Basket Then, you can choose the company or plan you most trust to do the job well. We will update first on eventbrite, and then on facebook, when more events like this are available. Hi John, I totally agree with this article. It has successfully suppressed the BasketGrass that was overtaking parts of my lawn in the shade. Where could someone get bluegill or red ear as you suggest.Can all three fish live together? You can find your local FWC office's contact info here: http://myfwc.com/contact/fwc-staff/regional-offices/ They've likely become accustomed to the noise and residents (dogs included) and its choice of a perch near your family indicates it doesn't view you or your pets as a threat. I happen to be a lover of flower plants. In the past few decades, mosquito control has advanced significantly, scientifically. Find the information for the Plant Clinic here: http://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/polk/gardening-and-landscaping/residential-horticulture/ Hi Ms. Jacob, Thanks for sharing such helpful tips. If you are able to get a photo of the bird in question I'm happy to take a look and identify it, if possible. Light pollution may encourage them to move elsewhere to call for mates, declare territory, or hunt. With approval from local authorities, I have used Aquathol Super K, a granular aquatic herbicide, manufactured by United Phosphorus, Inc. to control (with moderate success) milfoil and hydrilla. Current research suggests that the most prominent cause of firefly decline is light pollution and habitat destruction. I was about to sign up for the beeswax paper and saw it was Sept 18th a Tuesday, and that doesn't help this years agenda. Surely they're not migrating (?). Hi Rochel, However, if you live in a community with a HOA, you may want to verify any rules for placement in the landscape. Is it normal to have a burrowing owl spending the day 9 feet (up near the ceiling) above ground so close to humans? This is a complicated question to answer in a blog post, so I will do my best. They multiply rather quickly and if they are already present there is no need to order more beetles. I do not think there are any air potatoes around here, but there must be if that if the only foliage the beetle can eat. Hi Robert, Hi Linda, But we always had to release the fire flys after the chase and contest was over so we could have another game the next evening. Woods grass. If this ISNT your snake, let me know and send me some photos. The incubation period is 27-34 days for Eastern Screech owls, so enjoy her presence while she's there. Hi Tom, I'm sorry to hear of your blind mosquito problem. You should receive a renewel notice from FDACs approximately 60 days prior to the expiration of your license. Mary Beth Henry. I'm much better about remembering to hold my nose when I jump now! Well-done! After hand removal, consider planting with a more desirable groundcover such as Asiatic Jasmine (Trachelospermum asiaticum) or Liriope (Liriope muscari). A Florida Master Gardener. There were 4 brown and 2 white. Additionally, if the infestation is bad, you can try trimming all of the leaves back. Great question. ", I was recently in the Pisgah forest of NC and went down this natural water slide (sliding rock) and got water up my nose. Excellent! I've just added the link to the post, but here it is: https://youtu.be/2Io1guQacqM Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is the agency in charge of air potato beetles now and you can request beetles online or by phone. Awesome! With photos, I may be able to provide additional information on your lakefront family of ducks. You can learn more about them, here: https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/nonnatives/birds/waterfowl/muscovy-duck/. A 2-3 inch layer of organic mulch should be applied over the area. Will the "Dunkin Sticks" work if put in the water along our 125 feet of shoreline? See this post on earning CEUs online. I'm with you Pat, I don't mind the stuff at all. Please feel free to give me a call or email if you'd like to discuss this further. I am leaving it alone, so parents will tend to it. Cw: dead bird Mallards, naturally, should migrate north prior to the mottled duck breeding season but feral mallards that do not know how to migrate can and often do, breed with our endemic mottled duck. If you would like to be on the list so you will be emailed the applications when they are available, just send me an email at polkmg@ifas.ufl.edu. As a direct quote from FWC's website, "This means that taking, possessing, or selling burrowing owls, their nests (i.e., burrows), or eggs is prohibited without a permit (68A-27 F.A.C.)." Check out some info and photos of creeping jenny: https://gcrec.ifas.ufl.edu/GCREC-Garden/docs/pdf/Creeping_Jenny.pdf. I just wanted to let someone know. Good luck! Its the only green ground covering that will grow in my yard in the shade. Firecracker plant will have that weeping habit and has small red flowers. Also, running water can reduce the majority of surface microbes, and for most produce the incident of pesticides (over the safe limit) is low. Remember, blind mosquitos are not true mosquitoes. Dunkin sticks aren't likely to have any impact on blind mosquitoes as they primarily target true mosquitoes, which are susceptible to the active ingredient at a much lower concentration. Hi Shannon, If it is in an area where you can mulch it, a good 2-3 inch layer of mulch may do the trick. Repeat every 3 or 4 days as needed. I actually WANT basketgrass! "People should seek medical care immediately whenever they develop a sudden onset of fever, headache, stiff neck, and vomiting, particularly if they have been in warm freshwater recently.". For information on where to purchase fingerlings, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has a list of known hatcheries who sell fingerlings for stocking private ponds: http://myfwc.com/media/131389/Freshwater_FishStockingList.pdf If you have questions about properly stocking the pond, please call your regional FWC office at the numbers provided here: http://myfwc.com/contact/fwc-staff/regional-offices/ The risk of anything can never be zero, so, if you are concerned I strongly suggest getting the opinion of a medical professional. Thanks. I recommend getting a set of binoculars, even low-powered ones, so you can watch the family up close but remain a good distance away. As for grass carp, they can be useful for overly abundant aquatic plant populations but I encourage co-existence and light management of our native plant species and more aggressive management of invasive species, only. Hi Sarah, It is great to hear you have asked for proper pruning on the palm trees in your landscape. Hopefully, they return once they have found a spot? You can learn more about their typical range, here: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_White_Pelican/overview I am not a doctor and cannot give medical advice. They often have a variety of calls, especially with their young, so it may be one of their less common calls that you are hearing. I encourage you to follow our events page on facebook, at https://www.facebook.com/pg/PolkExtension/events/ or follow my Natural Resources event registration page at www.polknr.eventbrite.com to stay up to date on programmatic events. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)'s frequently asked questions page, Which ducks have the red bumpy areas on the front of their heads? I am president of the Prairie Lake HOA , Seminole County. Barn owls are excellent rodent hunters and prefer open habitats like fields and pastures. I am so glad it was helpful :). I never need to mow it. ( little Big Econ River State Park ) Also have watched bird hunting in pastures near river low lands. A bit goofy in the water, but what pelican isn't? For more information on pruning palms and the impacts of overpruning check out: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/EP/EP44300.pdf. Thanks for your comment and question. If you have any other questions, contact our Plant Clinic at (863) 519-1057. Basketgrass can be difficult to remove. Go ahead and release any beetles you are sent from the Air Potato Lab. Keep an eye out for it here. If you have prevented the duck from leaving your property, thereby placing it into captivity, yes - there are many restrictions, permits, and laws to consider. Many of these weeds take over in shady areas where grass will not grow anyway. Thanks. So cute! You can also check out calendar listings at: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/events/?location=polk For more specific recommendations regarding bear encounters while biking or to report an aggressive bear, contact Florida Fish and Wildlife: http://myfwc.com/contact/fwc-staff/regional-offices/. 4. Hi Julie, My yard is about 80% of the stuff and it is free to take over the rest. Gambusia are small insectivorous fish which may help by eating the blind mosquito larvae but for effective control in a stormwater pond, you'll likely need to combine it with landscaping changes and chemical management as well. Hi John, We still have a lot of midges at times, but they no longer gather in plague-like numbers around the front door. We definitely had a pair of owl chicks. Or what do you think they should do. Otherwise a Muscovy that escaped all the lumps and colors? https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/herpetology/fl-snakes/list/diadophis-punctatus-punctatus/#:~:text=Southern%20Ringneck%20Snake&text=Description%3A%20Average%20adult%20size%20is,moon%20spots%20down%20the%20center. Let us know if you have any other questions by contacting the Plant Clinic at 863-519-1041. To complicate matters, some duck species will sneakily lay their eggs in another mother duck's nest, to trick her into raising the ducklings. I typically recommend screech owl nest boxes for residential areas. We don't typically recommend chemical control for aquatic midges to residents since they aren't especially effective, can be expensive, and often kill predator species too (which can mean less natural control of midge populations). You can only be infected when contaminated water goes up into your nose." Hi TJ, I love the black bean brownie great substitute, I moved to Largo, Fl. We we're wandering are they mating . Would bats or installation of bat boxes help with Aquatic Midge control? May I ask, how long will it take to wait for the pH test to finish. Shame they will be leaving! And I keep coming up with inconsistencies regarding which Oplismenus is which. Check back with us at http://polkgardening.eventbrite.com for classes. Yes, please feel free to send those emails my way. The CDC recommends, "To make your water safe for sinus rinsing and ritual nasal rinsing, it is safest to use boiled [for one minute and left to cool], sterile [purchased water marked sterile or distilled], or filtered water [with the filter labelled NSF 53 or NSF 58]." I would check local nurseries and use this list: http://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/design/types-of-gardens/hummingbird-gardens.html Sherry, After mowing the neighbors will comment on how nice my yard looks, if they only knew. Access it here: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep575. It is slow going should I order more Old Sutton Road address.) James, Hi Martin, I hope this is helpful! Have a lovely day! Both of our larger owl species are capable of taking other birds as prey items. Many of the plants/flowers listed here will be lovely additions to your yard and for bouquets: I cannot imagine why?!? You can find my contact information here: http://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/polk/natural-resources-and-conservation/. Hi Linda, Habitat: This species is shade tolerant and does not tolerate sunny environments very well. Can you point me out towards that direction? Creeping Jenny is very different. I love these and am so grateful to have received a pass-along. De rien, bien sur! I love this stuff. It has made my desire to become a Master Gardener even greater. Do Burrowing Owls use a nesting box? Hi! In the meantime, a great way to get your teen involved in 4-H and in volunteer opportunities is through the 4-H Youth Council. It does not kill but is a pre-emergent/preventer. Do you see other wildlife and abundant insect activity? UF/IFAS University of Florida, This stuff has invaded my yard. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/. The only time excessive leaf removal is appropriate and beneficial is for transplanting palms. However, research does also suggest that we should reduce broadcast applications of generalist pesticides to help protect the larval stage of the firefly lifecycle, too! :) Thank you for sharing. Thanks for your question, Kevin! Thanks. Pulling it seems to make it worse. We have been treating it for the last 3 years with aquathol and diquat. WebThis concentrated plus Roundup pesticide killer is very effective controlling all unwanted weed and grass that grows in not desired areas. In the future, please only use properly sterilized water for nasal rinsing. Hey there! I'm glad the post was helpful to you. Thanks! 407 493 0227. on this page.who took that? I am furious with what they did. I hope you have a nice holiday in Florida. These were given to me and I placed in a Again, I'm sorry to hear about the situation you described with the neighboring marina and hope your dock and the boats involved fared well in the storm. https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/40057903, We saw a huge flock of birds that may haven white pelicans fly over south St. Louis, MO., heading north close to the Mississippi River. I encourage you to reach out to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for more information: https://myfwc.com/contact/fwc-staff/regional-offices/ Remember to always select a plant for the site conditions in your yard following the Right Plant, Right Place principle: https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/materials/FYN_Handbook_2015_web.pdf#page=5, You can bring a soil sample to our Plant Clinic and we will conduct a pH test here for $3. Also, do all the new sprouts represent new bulbs? Generously spray the area where you don't want grass or weeds. Are there any other classes the extension teach? I have sent this blog to the property manager but they have failed to disseminate it to the community. Debbie, We are working on scheduling a few! Any ideas. My question is why would an owl be so unmoving? I cant find any information about white ducks in florida. After reading this, I'll have to recommend that she find a livestock agent in her area that can help her manage and treat the problems that can so negatively affect the animals and the overall agriculture. Hi Shannon, No need to install a raised bed, most of these plants will do well in our soils. I am hoping I will still be able to see this last Mondays recording in Coyotes. My dog was stung by an insect when I let him play outside yesterday and we're lucky that it wouldn't cause anything bad aside form some inflammation. I am interested in signing my daughter up but I'm not sure how to do that. Just like with humans, real estate matters. Here is an additional resource for native milkweed: https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/ornamentals/milkweed.html Cellular phone users can also call *FWC or #FWC, or send a text to Tip@MyFWC.com. I don't know of any allergens in Basketgrass, but I found this document from the UF Small Animal Hospital that explains a little bit about skin allergies in dogs: https://vetmed-hospitals-smallanimal.sites.medinfo.ufl.edu/files/2011/09/Skin-Diseases-in-Dogs-client-guide.pdf Removing the nuts help prevent the storms to topple the mature trees. Oplismenus setarius. We would like to order some ASAP. Francesca2006 @ bellsouth.net. Hello - We have found two small owls in our yard recently. Thank You, John Watts. The chances of infection are highest in shallow lakes and ponds during the hottest months of the year. Our local problems have been a bit better this year. - https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/profiles/birds/owls/burrowing-owl/. The ducks you are describing sound like Muscovy Ducks, an exotic species introduced to Florida illegally many years ago. The Pinellas Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society is interested in having a speaker at one of our virtual (Zoom) meetings. So, if you have a nesting family, you'll want to give them plenty of space. After great horned owlets leave the nest, they are generally poor fliers for several weeks and are tended to by the parents. Does this plant produce seeds on thin stalks? --- Albert Weeks. Use species-specific insecticides, only when and where neccessary If you can, I would go out to a dark corner of your yard near the creek or the park's edge, right at sunset after a period of frequent rain. Welcome (or welcome back) to the Sunshine State! You're much more likely to see noticeable improvement by reducing artificial light near your home. Will a zapper with a bright light work and how big should it be. It is mainly found in shaded, mesic deciduous forests. Instructions on sampling can be found here: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/SS/SS49400.pdf, Loved the article, but need to know which plants are evergeen and which are deciduous. Thank you for taking the time , I have looked elsehwere for information on this , but have not had much luck. Unfortunately I know this problem all to well! We got some last year. I love this stuff. See the links below for nestbox plans: Here is a link where you can choose the appropriate form for the site you are sampling and instructions for collecting and shipping your samples. Yes you can and many homeowners do. I would recommend contacting the Duval County Extension office for some local help with that question. Any advice is appreciated. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/gx7lae6qx7j23ev/AAAXkuD6Xv6MqqXWCUMNBLO_a/Home%20Composting%20Greens%20and%20Browns.pdf?dl=0 An herbicide, such as glyphosate, may also be used to remove basketgrass. We also have pigs and horses near that chicken coop in the barn. As a reminder, I am not fluent in riparian (waterfront) laws of Texas and this is not to be considered legal advice. Unfortunately, yes this is a real problem for Florida Ducks. You can find plans for a barn owl box here: https://erec.ifas.ufl.edu/barn_owl_research/pdf/BuildingABarnOwlNestingBox.pdf OR https://nestwatch.org/wp-content/themes/nestwatch/birdhouses/barn-owl.pdf :) Would this be possible? If someone who looks somewhat like you has harassed or threatened that specific owl pair previously, they may be more hesitant around you and have a larger "safe zone" that they prefer you do not enter. The early symptoms of Naegleria fowleri infection are similar to those caused by other more common illnesses, such as bacterial meningitis . All that said, the CDC strongly recommends the following for water used in nasal rinsing: Mark. What color could we paint it that won't attract them?! I would love to attend the class on succulent dish gardens. Perennials (deciduous) coleus, daylilies, Gerbera daisy, pentas, shrimp plant, Mexican sage and other salvia varieties, begonia, vinca, zinnia, herbs such as dill, basil and mint. For medical concerns like this, you should see your doctor or contact the CDC. Any idea if they have left? How far will the babies have to go to claim their own territory? My understanding is that possessing any owl or bird of prey is illegal without appropriate permits, even if it was dead when you found it. The beetle's will slow the vine's population growth and make it less vigorous. If you're seeing skeletonized leaves, then you probably already have more than enough air potato leaf beetles! You can learn more about them by watching our webinar recording: https://youtu.be/XhTFTNucDcw OR, by reading about them on Cornell University's Ornithology website: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Eastern_Screech-Owl/id and https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Barred_Owl/ Just saw a snake about 2 or feet long all black with white lips is it a beauty i need to worry about, Sherry, Many people love the look and low-maintenance of basketgrass and that is totally fine. I'm in polk county FL. If you are a far distance away, I'd recommend stopping and allowing that bear to move on it's way. Hi Scott! There are too many variables to give you a "yes" or "no" answer, unfortunately. Hi Jacquie, There are barn owl boxes available commercially, but if you buy one, find one that looks similar to the DIY version for the best chance of attracting an owl. See an injured animal? For specifics on your local white pelican populations and their "normal" migration patterns and behavior, I recommend reaching out to a local wildlife biologist or ecologist. What kind of owls are in Vero Beach, Florida ? We have a patch by our hoses that we could share w you if youd like. Best of luck and thank you for your interest in Florida Owls and providing habitat. It requires little to no irrigation or maintenance and will create a dense groundcover if left alone. I myself have a LOT of basketgrass that I am not interested in removing (very time consuming) even though I am not a huge fan of the look. MB. What kind of owl boxes would I need to put up in my trees ? They will know better what is normal for white pelicans in Mexico, than I. Hello! When picked up, the air potato beetles should be released at once, together. I have an Owl( not sure what kind) that wakes me up around 12 am and 3am. This really upsets me. Karen. Shrubs can help provide cover to your flock as well. You can search for specific types of plants, site conditions and even for butterfly plants. This will attract the blind mosquitoes over to that point, and away from your home. Red light falls outside of the light spectrum that most insects respond to and so, it's logical to think that the midges may not be attracted to it. There are at least 50 white pelicans on our pond, probably more than that. We used to have regular mallards here, but now the males that have come in with the females don't have green heads, but instead are twice as large with the red bumps. I am actually looking forward to doing new landscaping after it's removed. This gives the wildlife a chance to escape before your dogs enter the space. There will be years where the vines outcompete the beetles and vice versa. For more information on leaf removal when transplanting palm trees check out: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/EP/EP00100.pdf. I encourage you to reach out to your local UF IFAS Extension office first though and verify the vine's identification. I would investigate the way the 400 ac park and large lake are managed. Thanks! We have basketgrass growing in a shady part of our back yard. We live on a pond that has about 80 ducks, mostly molted, but also Whistling and Mallards. (863) 519-1041. Can you tell me ir there is somethig that we can do ? Does spraying the lawn help? Let me know if you have any questions or give our Plant Clinic a call at (863) 519-1057. thank you for answering at your convenience. Good luck! The sand is piled up in front. I have friends, a pediatric hospitalist and an infectious disease specialist who lost their beloved son to this disease. Apart from being alone, it appears to be in excellent physical condition. I was going to do a blog on the Spanish moth (convict caterpillar), which I think is in your banner picture (borer in crinum stem?) Shannon, This is a fairly common response to avoid attack by a predator, real or perceived. My lawn is challenging because part of it srays so sunny it will grow bermudagrass, the other part so shady (under HUGE black-ear trees) it just grows this basketgrass. My information can be found here: http://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/polk/natural-resources-and-conservation/. They may have more specific information on where you might be able to photograph the spunky little guys. You are correct in that turfgrass will not grow well in shady yards and if basketgrass will thrive, and you like it, that is great! And, I've seen some in Winter Haven recently, too! Hey Shannon, If you are concerned, seek medical help. Control algae in the pond and reduce the food source. It's green, soft to walk in, covers nicely, and looks nice in my opinion. Fireflies are definitely still here in Polk! What I can say is that many species spend up to two years as larvae, so if you had fireflies in larger numbers 3 years ago, and the habitat I hadn't noticed it was a species not covered in the blog post. Whoever catch the most got an extra scoop of grandmas home churned peached ice cream. Dana, you can learn more about them, here: I had a great time. Nestlings are thought to be independent by round 6 weeks of age. It is safe for your horses to eat. This is wonderful! Please contact me by phone at 863-519-1068 or email at j.schelb@ufl.edu. If you are interested in reducing the attractiveness of your home to midges, and other insects, I generally recommend a switch to motion activated lights instead of leaving a porch light on all night. Good morning Ms. Carroll, Id rather not use chemicals as I want to have butterflys enjoy. Keep an eye on the pair and be careful not to disturb them with light or noise, it could cause them to avoid nesting in your area. Burrowing owls and their eggs are protected under the federal Migratory Bird Treaty and additionally, they are classified as a State Threatened species by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). The midges lay their eggs in the water, from which larvae hatch out of the eggs and live in the lake sediments. My friend owns a farm, and is worried about the amount of animals she has compared to her limited knowledge of how to care for them. Are they getting sick? Use Light Traps in unoccupied parts of the yard and reduce or eliminate outdoor house lighting. Do you know of any other cases of this problem? (I recommend using motion-activated lights) You can learn more about the permit options for removing a burrow, here: https://myfwc.com/license/wildlife/protected-wildlife-permits/ or contact the Southwest Regional FWC office here: 863-648-3200. 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