FDACS - Division of Plant Industry

FDACS - Division of Plant Industry Detecting, intercepting + controlling 🌿 & 🐝 pests threatening FL plants and agricultural resources
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πŸ—“οΈ Last month, FDACS-DPI representatives attended the National Plant Board's 100th Annual Meeting, where Matt Brodie was...
09/03/2026

πŸ—“οΈ Last month, FDACS-DPI representatives attended the National Plant Board's 100th Annual Meeting, where Matt Brodie was awarded with the Carl E. Carson Distinguished Award in Regulatory Plant Protection!

πŸ… This award is a lifetime achievement dedicated to individuals who have distinguished themselves from their peers through exceptional service and field contributions to regulatory programs. Congratulations, Matt! πŸ‘ πŸ˜ƒ

🌐 Read more by visiting our blog post here: https://bit.ly/4xgFAFO

πŸ—“οΈ Even if saw palmetto berry (Serenoa repens) season is still weeks away, we're encouraging harvesters to apply for the...
06/16/2026

πŸ—“οΈ Even if saw palmetto berry (Serenoa repens) season is still weeks away, we're encouraging harvesters to apply for their permits early to avoid the rush before peak harvest season!

To prevent the commercial exploitation of these native plants, harvesters are required to apply for a Native Plant Harvesting Permit and provide signed permission from the collection site's property owner or land manager.

πŸ”— For more information on our permitting process and how to start your permit application, visit fdacs.gov/sawpalmettoberry.

πŸ—£οΈ Keep up with what's 🐜 bugging Florida's agricultural health by reading our Divison's Pest Alerts!They serve to alert ...
02/19/2026

πŸ—£οΈ 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.

➑️ A summary of the pest's morphology & behavior.
➑️ A summary of insights from academic researchers and subject-matter experts.
➑️ 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

🧧   is right around the corner! For many,   is the season to share auspicious gifts like mandarins, tangerines and pomel...
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:
πŸ”΄ Enjoying fruit grown and sold locally
πŸ”΄ Avoid bringing backyard citrus across state or country lines
πŸ”΄ 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

πŸ—£ Our Caribbean Fruit Fly Protocol Program has expanded our certification services to northwest Florida! This program fa...
02/13/2026

πŸ—£ Our Caribbean Fruit Fly Protocol Program has expanded our certification services to northwest Florida!

This program facilitates the out-of-state export of 🍊 citrus, πŸ‘ 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 πŸͺ° 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 β˜€οΈ !

πŸ—£οΈ Interested in joining our team at the FDACS Division of Plant Industry?We are always seeking people with a passion fo...
02/08/2026

πŸ—£οΈ 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

πŸ”Ž  , the cold weather is causing   iguanas in South Florida to freeze in place – making them easy to spot and collect!On...
02/07/2026

πŸ”Ž , 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 βœ‰οΈ submit a physical sample or πŸ“Έ snap a picture and send it over for identification.

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

πŸ‘‹ Stop by and say hello to the Division of Plant Industry at the Florida State Fair!Wondering about the intersections of...
02/04/2026

πŸ‘‹ 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!🎊

Visit the Division of Plant Industry booth at   this week! πŸ—“οΈ Wednesday, Jan. 21st to Friday, Jan. 23rdπŸ“ Broward County ...
01/21/2026

Visit the Division of Plant Industry booth at this week!

πŸ—“οΈ Wednesday, Jan. 21st to Friday, Jan. 23rd
πŸ“ 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!

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1911 SW 34th Street
Gainesville, FL
32608

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

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