Gov. DeSantis appoints 5, reappoints 5 more to Florida Citrus Commission
- Gov. Ron DeSantis recently appointed five new members to Florida's Citrus Commission.
- These appointments occurred as citrus farmers sought solutions for industry problems.
- Emma Ezell, Sean Frelich, Vernon Hollingsworth III, Daniel Hunt, and Melanie Ressler are the new members.
- Terms vary; Hollingsworth will serve until May 31, 2028, while Hunt and Ressler serve until May 31, 2026.
- DeSantis also reappointed Steve Johnson, Carlos Martinez, William Poulton, Daniel Sutton, and Patrick Schirard.
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What to do about cottony cushion scale, a common pest of citrus
Q. What are these weird white things on my citrus trees? They don’t seem like they’re moving, but they sure do attract ants! Cottony cushion scale is a common pest of citrus, but can also infest other outdoor woody plants, particularly nandina and pittosporum. Usually, they can be found on new twiggy growth at the base of leaf petioles. The scale itself is rather small and golden brown in color. What you notice is the large egg sac she carries a…
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