Contributions of Extension to ipm for Invasive Weeds in Florida

Contributions of Extension to IPM for Invasive Weeds in Florida

• James P. Cuda

• Entomology & Nematology

Topics

• Role of Extension in Invasive Plant Management (IPM)

• Contributions of State Specialists

• Contributions of County Faculty

• New IPM Opportunities for County Faculty

• Questions and Comments

SMP FL 416

• “Management & Ecology of Aquatic, Wetland, & Invasive Exotic Plants”

• Increase Public Awareness of IPM Practices
• Provide Training and Up-to-Date Educational Materials
• Ensure Availability of State-of-the-Art Vegetation Management Technology

IPM Technical Support

• Administrative Units

• Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants
• Center for Natural Resources
• Ruskin REC

• Natural Resources FTEs

• 12 State Specialists in 6 Departments
• 43 County Faculty

Biological Weed Control

• Use of Natural Enemies to Control Weeds

• Two Approaches:

• Non Classical (or Inundative)
• Classical (or Importation)

• Classical Approach- Most Widely Used Method

Extension and Weed Biocontrol

Topics

• Role of Extension in Invasive Plant Management (IPM)

• Contributions of State Specialists

• Contributions of County Faculty

• New IPM Opportunities for County Faculty

• Questions and Comments

Training Manuals http://ifasbooks.ufl.edu/

Traditional & Electronic Publications

Short Courses & Workshops

PowerPoint Presentations http://presentations.ifas.ufl.edu/

Topics

• Role of Extension in Invasive Plant Management (IPM)

• Contributions of State Specialists

• Contributions of County Faculty

• New IPM Opportunities for County Faculty

• Questions and Comments

Short Courses & Workshops

Newsletters

Demonstration Projects

Professional Organizations

Professional Organizations

Topics

• Role of Extension in Invasive Plant Management (IPM)

• Contributions of State Specialists

• Contributions of County Faculty

• New IPM Opportunities for County Faculty

• Questions and Comments

Updating Invasive Plant Maps

Monitoring Dispersal of Biocontrol Agents

Topics

• Role of Extension in Invasive Plant Management (IPM)

• Contributions of State Specialists

• Contributions of County Faculty

• New IPM Opportunities for County Faculty

• Questions and Comments