It’s the height of mosquito season, are they getting under your skin? Mosquitoes are some of the most versatile organisms on earth. They can reproduce in virtually any natural or man-made deposit of water, and have been found in mines deep below the surface, in mountain peaks, in highly polluted water bodies, in snow pools, and even in crab holes. They occur throughout the globe and can survive in most of earth’s climates. Although they can be annoying and some are serious health threats, they can play an important role in natural communities, particularly as filter feeders in aquatic communities, and as a food source in both aquatic and terrestrial food chains. Learn more in this 7-page fact sheet by Jorge R. Rey, published by the UF/IFAS Department of Entomology and Nematology, June 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in652
Category: Families & Consumers
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) of the Caribbean Crazy Ant, Nylanderia (=Paratrechina) pubens (Forel) (ENY2006/IN889)
Incidents of Caribbean crazy ant infestations are on the rise! These highly active ants are
annoying to residents and pets. And, they can cause short circuits and power outages if they infest electrical equipment. Learn how to identify and apply the principles of integrated pest management (IPM) to deal with these difficult pests in this 4-page fact sheet written by Dawn Calibeo and Faith Oi and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, July 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in889
Shopping for Health: Milk (FSHN1109/FS170)
Consuming milk and milk products can provide many long-term health benefits, but you should know the facts before you shop. Not all types of milk provide the same nutrients. Learn more in this 4-page fact sheet written by Wendy J. Dahl and Lauren Foster, and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, June 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs170
Shopping for Health: Vegetables (FSHN1104/FS165)
Choosing the right vegetables will help you get the nutrients your body needs every day. With so many choices though, vegetable shopping can seem like a hard task—but it doesn’t have to be. This 4-page fact sheet will help you learn to become a smarter vegetable shopper. Written by Ashley R. Kendall and Wendy J. Dahl, and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, June 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs165
Go With Your Gut: Understanding Probiotics (FSHN1111/FS172)
Probiotics are known as “good bacteria.” Often, when we think of bacteria, we think about the ones that cause sickness, and while there are many bacteria that can cause disease, there are many more that are beneficial to our health. Probiotics are live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, provide a health benefit. Learn more in this 3-page fact sheet written by Wendy J. Dahl and Volker Mai and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, June 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs172
Go With Your Gut: Understanding Microbiota and Prebiotics (FSHN1110/FS171)
All of us have friendly bacteria all over our bodies. A large population of bacteria lives in our gastrointestinal tract, residing mostly in the colon (large intestine). This is known as our gut microbiota. Learn more in this 2-page fact sheet written by Wendy J. Dahl and Volker Mai and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, June 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs171
MyPlate Nutrition Education Series (FCSDG10TS114/FY1239)
Along with their introduction of MyPlate in June 2011, USDA provided a series of 14 one-page fact sheets to help consumers implement the dietary advice of the Dietary Guidelines 2010 in their daily lives. These fact sheets are being distributed by University of Florida IFAS Extension for use by Extension faculty, health professionals, and consumers in Florida.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1239
Compare the Cost per Serving (FCS8718/FY408)
To find the best buy on certain foods, like meat, it’s important to compare the cost per serving. This 2-page fact sheet includes a table with servings per pound of various beef and chicken cuts, as well as examples of how to determine the price per serving. Written by Jennifer Hillan and Claudia Peñuela, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2011. UF/IFAS Photo by Tom Wright.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy408
Tomando buenas decisiones serie
Now available in Spanish, this series of publications by David C. Diehl and Stephanie C. Toelle addresses media and its effects on young children, from birth to age six. The series is designed to reach both professional educators and parents and to provide research summaries, tips for parents, and internet resources for further information. Spanish versions published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2011. UF/IFAS photo: Thomas Wright
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topic_series_tomando_buenas_decisiones
Just published:
- La televisión y el aprendizaje de los niños pequeños, consejos para los padres (FCS2292Span/FY1236)
- Medios de comunicación y salud física de los niños pequeños, consejos para los padres (FCS2294Span/FY1237)
- Estrategias de crianza para guiar a los niños pequeños sobre el uso de los medios de comunicación (FCS2298Span/FY1238)
Búsqueda de palabras del grupo de los granos (FCS8725Span /FY426)
Busque en la sopa de letras alimentos del grupo de los granos. Algunos de estos granos pueden ser nuevos para usted, búsquelos en su próxima visita al supermercado y prepare nuevas recetas. ¡Puede que uno de estos granos se convierta en su favorito!
This 1-page fact sheet was written by Isabel Valentin-Oquendo and Claudia Peñuela, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy426
Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems: An Overview (SL347/SS549)
This 7-page fact sheet introduces common types of septic systems and briefly discusses onsite wastewater flow and the contaminants found in wastewater. Written by Gurpal Toor, Mary Lusk, and Tom Obreza, and published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, June 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ss549
Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems: Nitrogen (SL348/SS550)
In the United States, about 4,800 water bodies are impaired due to excess nitrogen (N), and septic systems are recognized as one source of N pollution. This 6-page fact sheet describes the behavior and transport of N from a conventional septic system and the summarizes the sources of N in sewage, the forms and behavior of N in septic tanks and drain fields, and the fate and transport of N in groundwater. Written by Gurpal Toor, Mary Lusk, and Tom Obreza, and published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, June 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ss550
Breast Cancer Series: Hormone Therapy (FCS8836/FY906)
Women who are at high risk of getting breast cancer and women who have had breast cancer may be prescribed daily oral medications to block the estrogen receptor site or decrease the production of estrogen. This 2-page fact sheet describes various hormone therapy options. It is part of a 12-part Breast Cancer series. Written by Karen C. Daily and Martha C. Monroe, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy906
Giant Whip Scorpion Mastigoproctus giganteus giganteus (Lucas, 1835) (Arachnida: Thelyphonida (=Uropygi): Thelyphonidae) (EENY493/IN890)
To encounter a giant whip scorpion for the first time can be an alarming experience! What seems like a miniature monster from a horror movie is really a fairly benign creature. While called a scorpion, this arachnid has neither the venom-filled stinger found in scorpions nor the venomous bite found in some spiders. This 4-page fact sheet was written by W.H. Kern Jr. and R.E. Mitchell, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in890
Impacts of Technological Disasters (FCS9265/FY1230)
Technological disasters such as the Deepwater Horizon/BP oil spill can be stressful. This publication reports on the impacts of technological disasters and offers some guidelines for families that are dealing with stress related to the oil spill. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Megan Donovan, Suzanna Smith, Heidi Radunovich, and Michael Gutter , and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1230
Healthy Eating: No-Cook Recipes (FCS8693/FY694)
Try these quick, easy recipes for balanced, healthy meals. No cooking required! This 1-page fact sheet was written by Jennifer Hillan and Emily Minton , and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy694
Ser un papá comprometido: ¿Qué significa esto? (FCS2141Span /FY1231)
What exactly does it mean to be an involved father, and how does one go about having a healthy and involved relationship with one’s child? Find out in this 5-page Spanish-language fact sheet written by Kate Fogarty and Garret D. Evans, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1231
Los otros beneficios de ser un papá comprometido (FCS2137Span /FY1232)
Over the past twenty years, as more mothers Having both parents involved in rearing their child has some obvious, and some maybe not-so-obvious, benefits for the child, the family, and for fathers themselves. This 5-page fact sheet was written by Kate Fogarty y Garret D. Evans, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1232
Aprendiendo a ser un papá: ¿Cómo se hace? ¿No hay un manual en algún lugar? (FCS2138Span/FY1233)
Learning to be a good father isn’t for flojos. This 5-page Spanish language fact sheet was written by Kate Fogarty and Garret D. Evans, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1233
Helping Your Teenager Discover Spirituality (FCS2303/FY1228)
Many life transitions and transformations occur during the teen years (ages 11-19). Bodies mature, thinking ability improves, and teens learn to manage many new emotions. Teens are striving to “find themselves” and to answer the question, “Who am I?” The answers to such questions often include a spiritual search for meaning and purpose in life. This 2-page fact sheet was written by Larry Forthun and Angelica Johns, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1228