PI226, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by F.M. Fishel, outlines some facts and basic precautionary measures regarding children and pesticides in the home environment. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, March 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi226
Category: House & Home
FCS2228/FY734 Fall Prevention: Solutions for Your Home
Revised! FCS2228, a 2-page fact sheet by Leigh Ann Martin and Emily Minton lists possible hazards in your home for people growing older and modifications that can be made to prevent falls. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, March 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy734
AE453 Gray Water Reuse in Florida
AE453, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Christopher J. Martinez, provides an overview of the recycling of gray water, the ways that gray water can potentially be used, and the regulations and guidelines for gray water reuse in Florida, as well as discussion of some of the potential barriers to gray water reuse in Florida and elsewhere. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, January 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ae453
WEC276/UW321 Conservation Subdivision: Design Phase – Location of Conserved Open Spaces
WEC276, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Mark Hostetler, focuses on decisions made in the design phase — what percentage of the site will be conserved as open space and where to locate it so as to maximize biodiversity values. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, December 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw321
FA159 Interpreting a Fish Food Package Label
FA159, a 6-page fact sheet by Frank Chapman and Richard Miles, provides farmers and pet owners a guide to interpreting the information on fish food labels. Includes references. Published by the UF Program in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, December 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fa159
ENY147/IN784 Differences Between European and African Honey Bees
ENY147, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by M. K. O’Malley, J. D. Ellis and C. M. Zettel Nalen, describes key differences between the agressive African bee and the docile European honey bee, including hive defense and stinging, swarming and absconding, selection of nesting site. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN784
ENY748/IN785 Swarm Trapping for Pest Control Operators
ENY748, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by M. K. O’Malley, J. D. Ellis and C. M. Zettel Nalen, outlines the standard operating procedures for swarm trapping by certified Pest Control Operators as a means of capturing and removing a nesting Africanized bee colony before the bees become aggressive. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN785
ENY856/IN825 Managing Pestiferous Freshwater Aquatic Midge Emergences From Storm Water Retention Ponds
ENY-856, a 3-page fact sheet by Kenneth T. Gioeli, Philip G. Koehler, R. Leroy Creswell, Jeffrey P. Gellermann, and Edward A. Skvarch, describes a recently developed integrated pest management plan for these tiny mosquito-like pests that can adversely impact the quality of life of residents living near storm water retention ponds. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN825
FCS2229/FY735 Fall Prevention: Home Safety Inventory
Revised! FCS-2229, a 2-page fact sheet by Linda B. Bobroff and Leigh Ann Martin, provides a checklist of changes people can make to reduce risk of falling and keep their home a safe place to live in. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, April 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY735
FOR213/FR275 Land Use in the Rural-Urban Interface: Subdivision Design
FOR-213, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Lauren McDonell, Martha C. Monroe, and Jay Tomlinson, describes new options for subdivision development and how citizens can help influence their local growth management and development plans by selecting opportunities that are appropriate for their area. Describes several exemplary Florida communities. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, April 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR275
ENH1120/EP379 Sharpening Tools for Landscaping and Gardening
ENH-1120, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Geoffrey C. Denny, discusses the required equipment and supplies to sharpen common landscape and garden tools, as well as the proper sharpening techniques. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, May 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP379
PI173/PI209 Handling Total Release Foggers
PI-173, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick M. Fishel, cautions about the risks of total release foggers (TRFs), also called "bug bombs," and common sense precautions people can take to reduce risks before using one in any building. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI209
FCS3301/FY1080 How to Clean Up Mold
FCS-3301, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Hyun-Jeong Lee, provides homeowners with basic guidance on assessing a mold problem, preparing for cleanup, and removal procedures, with links to other EDIS fact sheets for more detailed information. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, January 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1080
FCS3302/FY1081 Flood Insurance
FCS-3302, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Hyun-Jeong Lee, explains flood risk profiles, how flood insurance works, and how to file a flood insurance claim. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, January 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1081
FCS3303/FY1082 Water Damage and Homeowner’s Insurance: (1) Insurance Claim
FCS-3303, a 3-page fact sheet by Hyun-Jeong Lee, describes important things to keep in mind when making an insurance claim for water damage in the home. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, January 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1082
FCS3304/FY1083 Water Damage and Homeowner’s Insurance: (2) C.L.U.E.® Report
FCS-3304, a 3-page fact sheet by Hyun-Jeong Lee and Kathleen C. Ruppert, tells homeowners Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange (C.L.U.E.®) reports — what information is include, how they can be used by homebuyers and insurers, and your legal rights. Includes references and information on obtaining a free report. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, January 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1083
EENY-443/IN781 American Dog Tick, Dermacentor variabilis (Say) (Arachnida: Ixodida: Ixodidae)
EENY-443, a 7-page fact sheet by Wai-Han Chan and Phillip E. Kaufman, is part of the Featured Creatures Collection. It describes this tick commonly found on dogs as an adult — its distribution, description, life cycle, seasonality, medical and veterinary importance, removal, and management. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, November 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN781
My Florida Home Book: A Guide for First Time Homebuyers in Florida
This two-part guide by Hyun-Jeong Lee, Ph.D., with Extension Faculty Members of Family and Consumer Sciences, consists of two parts: Part I. Becoming a Homeowner and Part II. Taking Good Care of Your Home. It assists first time homebuyers in making the best housing decisions for their situations, preparing themselves for homeownership, and to maintain their homes properly.
ENY144/IN771 Choosing the Right Pest Control Operator for Honey Bee Removal: A Consumer Guide
ENY-144, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by M. K. O’Malley and J. D. Ellis, guides Florida resident in ensuring that the honey bees on his or her property are safely and professionally removed. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, September 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN771
FE756 Conservation Pricing for Residential Water Supply
FE756, a 7-page fact sheet by Tatiana Borisova, Burcin Unel, and Colin Rawls, defines the criteria used to design and evaluate conservation-based rates, considers alternative rate structures, and briefly discusses challenges posed by conservation-oriented rates for utility companies. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, November 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FE756