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Forest Insects

Tussock MothThe Division of Forestry's entomologist provides assistance and training in the identification, evaluation, and management of forest and shade tree insects, and  coordinates forest insect survey, prevention and suppression programs in Florida.

Native Insects:

• Pine Bark Beetles
- Southern Pine Beetle (SPB)

Exotic Insects:

• Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)
• Redbay Ambrosia Beetle

Links:

Southern and Entire US:

   Forest Pests of North America (U. Ga.)
   Insects & Diseases of Trees in the South (USDA)
   The Bugwood Network (U. Ga.)


Florida:

   Forest & Shade Tree Insects of Florida (U. Fla.)
   Woodybug (U. Fla.)  
   Florida Insect Management Guide (U. Fla.)
   Featured Creatures (U. Fla.)  


Specific Insect Groups:

   Bark and Wood Boring Beetles of the World (U. Ga.)
   Butterflies and Moths of North America (Montana State University)
   ScaleNet (USDA and others)
   Exotic Forest Pest Information System for North America


Pesticides:

   Pesticide Labels and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
   EXTOXNET

 

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