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Detecting, intercepting + controlling 🌿 & 🐝 pests threatening FL plants and agricultural resources

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necessarily represent the views of the Department. Our social media channels are continuously monitored and any post considered to be inappropriate may be removed at the Department's discretion. Please refer to the following guidelines for posting on FDACS’s social media channels:
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• FDACS also reserves the right to block access to our social media pages to any user who consistently violates these guidelines, without prior warning or notice.

02/19/2026

🗣️ Keep up with what's 🐜 bugging Florida's agricultural health by reading our Divison's Pest Alerts!

They serve to alert our scientific community, agricultural professionals and about pests of concern that have been detected in Florida or pose an imminent threat of invasion.

➡️ A summary of the pest's morphology & behavior.
➡️ A summary of insights from academic researchers and subject-matter experts.
➡️ Illustrations of the pest and descriptions of potential damage it can cause to our natural & agricultural resources.

Visit our website to learn more: https://www.fdacs.gov/Agriculture-Industry/Pests-and-Diseases/Plant-Pests-and-Diseases/Pest-Alerts

02/15/2026

🧧 is right around the corner!

For many, is the season to share auspicious gifts like mandarins, tangerines and pomelos that symbolize good fortune for the year ahead.

If you plan to share some 🍊 with your out-of-state loved ones, remember Florida is under statewide quarantine to prevent the spread of citrus pests and diseases.

Celebrate safely and protect and US Agriculture by:
🔴 Enjoying fruit grown and sold locally
🔴 Avoid bringing backyard citrus across state or country lines
🔴 Purchasing commercially packed citrus from approved/compliant packinghouses.

For more information on regulations surrounding moving citrus, contact our CHRP offices here: https://www.fdacs.gov/Agriculture-Industry/Pests-and-Diseases/Plant-Pests-and-Diseases/Citrus-Health-Response-Program

02/13/2026

🗣 Our Caribbean Fruit Fly Protocol Program has expanded our certification services to northwest Florida!

This program facilitates the out-of-state export of 🍊 citrus, 🍑 peaches and ⭐️ carambola to countries and states with established regulations to prevent the introduction of the Caribbean fruit fly (Anastrepha suspensa).

For our Division to certify these commodities as fly-free and export-ready, they must be harvested from designated areas that fulfill management requirements designed to exclude the 🪰 pest. Additionally, Division staff routinely conduct monitoring of traps, harvesting, packinghouses and bait spray applications during the harvest season.

Our Caribbean Fruit Fly Protocol Program office compiles this information and distributes reports to all participants, importing areas and stakeholders.

We are proud to support our state’s emerging cold-hardy industry by facilitating access to out-of-state markets and to share a taste of ☀️ !

02/08/2026

🗣️ Interested in joining our team at the FDACS Division of Plant Industry?

We are always seeking people with a passion for the great outdoors and the desire to apply their skills for our Florida's vital agriculture sector!

🌐 Discover more: https://bit.ly/FDACS-positions

02/07/2026

🔎 , the cold weather is causing iguanas in South Florida to freeze in place – making them easy to spot and collect!

On the other hand, 🐜 tiny invaders like invasive arthropods and plant pests can be smaller than your fingertip, and remain difficult to identify year-round.

If you've seen an insect or pest you suspect is an invasive species, you can ✉️ submit a physical sample or 📸 snap a picture and send it over for identification.

🌐 For more information, visit our website at bit.ly/DPISample

02/04/2026

👋 Stop by and say hello to the Division of Plant Industry at the Florida State Fair!

Wondering about the intersections of agriculture and regulatory science in Florida? Or are you curious about what kinds of insects you can find in Central Florida? Our subject matter experts will be there to provide for any of these questions and more.

The FDACS - Division of Plant Industry booth will be located at Insect Encounters, right across from the TECO Arena from Feb. 5th – 16th. We're excited to see you there!🎊

01/21/2026

Visit the Division of Plant Industry booth at this week!

🗓️ Wednesday, Jan. 21st to Friday, Jan. 23rd
📍 Broward County Convention Center, Booth #116

FDACS - Division of Plant Industry representatives will be on-site to write phytosanitary certificates and answer your questions about plant pests and diseases.

❗Last-minute applications won't be accepted on the final day – make sure to bring your import permits to our booth by January 22nd, 2:00 PM!

12/24/2025

🎁 Happy holidays from the FDACS Division of Plant Industry! Our offices statewide will be closed from Wednesday, December 24th to Friday, December 26th.

We will return to office on Monday, December 29th.

🔗 For more information about office hours and closures, visit: https://www.fdacs.gov/Contact-Us/Hours-Holidays-and-Closures

11/23/2025

🏕️ When you sing your favorite C-A-M-P-F-I-R-E-S-O-N-G this , make sure to source your 🪵 firewood locally & burn it all on-site!

Why? 🚚 Moving firewood across long distances risks transporting pests and diseases that have the potential to devastate our forests and cost huge sums to control.

When in doubt, look for❗a heat-treatment label from your state's department of agriculture or a stamp from the USDA-APHIS on the label – this ensures the wood you are purchasing has been heated to a 🌡️ high-enough temperature to kill pests and pathogens of concern.

🌐 Learn more: https://www.fdacs.gov/Consumer-Resources/Protect-Our-Environment/Firewood-Regulations

11/13/2025

🍃 Are you facing an infestation of air potato vines (Dioscorea bulbifera L.) on your property? Taking immediate action now can reduce its severity next year!

📆 Around this time of the year, air potato vine leaves begin to yellow and then brown – eventually leading to die back in the winter. If you notice any air potatoes either sprouting from the vine or scattered on the ground, 🗑️ collect and properly dispose of them! Ensure you are removing the entire tuber, as even a small piece can regrow.

Collected bulbils should be frozen or burned to prevent sprouting before disposal. Effective management can reduce the number of new air potato sprouts next season and the vine's potential to spread to other areas!

🌐 Learn more about our air potato vine program: http://bit.ly/AirPotato

11/11/2025

In observance of Veteran's Day, FDACS offices statewide will closed on Tuesday, November 11th. 🇺🇸

We express our gratitude for those who have served in the armed forces, protecting our freedom and safety. Thank you for your service!

🗓️ For more information about scheduled FDACS closures, visit: https://www.fdacs.gov/Contact-Us/Hours-Holidays-and-Closures

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1911 SW 34th Street
Gainesville, FL
32608

Opening Hours

Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18883971517

Website

https://www.fdacs.gov/Divisions-Offices/Plant-Industry

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