#ufbugs * bugs.ufl.edu

GET READY, BUG WEEK IS COMING! Thank you for participating in Bug Week@UF! In keeping with our “Science for better living” mission, this is an annual opportunity for students, families and bug lovers around the nation to celebrate all things that creep and crawl.

To reach even more individuals, UF/IFAS has created content for organizations, bloggers, and individuals to join in on the fun during the week through social media, emails, blogs, newsletters, and other outlets.

BUG WEEK ON TWITTER• Follow @UF_IFAS and @UFEntomology • Promote the hashtag #UFBugs in any savings or Bug

Week-related content at the end of each tweet.• Change your cover photo and avatar using one of the

available templates for Bug Week @UF. Download them here.

• Send us your Twitter Handle so we can follow you and retweet your posts.

BUG WEEK ON FACEBOOK• Become a fan of and promote the UF IFAS Solutions

and UF Entomology and Nematology Facebook pages in your organization page’s posts. Once you have “liked” these pages, they can be tagged in postings by typing @ before the organization name. (ex. - @UF IFAS Solutions)

• Change your cover photo and profile picture using one of the available templates for Bug Week @UF. Download them here.

• Promote the hashtag #UFBugs in any savings or Bug Week-related content at the end of each post.

• Send us your Facebook URL so we can become a Fan of your page(s).

YOU MAY USE THE FOLLOWING POSTS ON TWITTER AND/OR FACEBOOK LEADING UP TO BUG WEEK (any time between May 1 and May 17):

Join in the #UFBugs convo for Bug Week! Visit http://bugs.ufl.edu for activities, free lesson plans and more! @UF_IFAS @UFEntomology

Share your helpful, harmful and harmless bug pics with us during Bug Week - The fun starts on May 18! @UF_IFAS @UFEntomology #UFBugs

#DYK insects have the ability to acclimate to a shifting climate? Learn this and more during Bug Week! #UFBugs http://news.ifas.ufl.edu/2015/04/researchers-show-animals-can-adapt-to-increasingly-frequent-cold-snaps/

Need to name that bug? A host of experts can identify any insect or related arthropod w/ 6+ legs at the UF Insect ID Lab! #UFBugs http://entnemdept.ifas.ufl.edu/InsectID/

6-12M kids in the U.S. get head lice each year. Learn how to identify and get rid of head lice during Bug Week! #UFBugs

Do you know how many segments make up the body of a spider? Learn more about the (not so) creepy crawler during Bug Week! #UFBugs http://youtu.be/OALUqCG_84M

HERE IS A SAMPLING OF TWEETS & FACEBOOK POSTS THAT WE WILL BE SHARING DURING BUG WEEK (May 18-May 22)

That which is highlighted means there is a link to a bug-related blog post or video that is not available to the public yet. Please stay tuned to http://bugs.ufl.edu for updated links and resources!

#ufbugs * bugs.ufl.edu

MONDAY, MAY 18TH 1. Our homes and lawns are prone to the occasional

invader…the poster below can help you identify what you’re seeing and where they may be found! #UFBugs

2. Our fur-babies are family members, too – learn how we can protect them from heartworms in this video! “Operation Protect Our Pets!” (Video) #UFBugs

TUESDAY, MAY 19TH 3. As a symbol of strength and endurance, oak trees are

the national plants of the US. But #DYK they are also prone to more than 10 insect pests? The poster below identifies them! #UFBugs

4. For every 100 beekeepers, 95% are hobbyists, 4% sideliners, and 1% are fulltime or commercial beekeepers. The question is, “Is Beekeeping right for you?” (link) #UFBugs

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20TH

5. #DYK that Insects can hold World Records? The UF Book of Insect Records (UFBIR) names insect champions and documents their achievements! Here are some of the champions below! #UFBugs http://entnemdept.ifas.ufl.edu/walker/ufbir/

6. Need to know more about bugs? Want to earn a degree in entomology from UF, perhaps? Trying to identify a bewildering bug from your backyard? Check out our resources on http://bugs.ufl.edu!

THURSDAY, MAY 21ST 7. #DYK the southern chinch bug is Florida’s No. 1 turf

pest? Learn the names of other Turf Insect Pests below! #UFBugs

8. Picking a pest control company can be a daunting task. You don’t have to rush into a decision! Consider evaluating qualifications, experience and reputation among other things. #UFBugs (link)

FRIDAY, MAY 22ND 9. Bed Bugs are blood-feeding insects and early

infestations can be difficult because of their cryptic behavior. Don’t fall prey. Learn the facts!

10. “Pests in and around the Florida Home” is available from the IFAS Extension Bookstore: http://ifasbooks.ifas.ufl.edu/p-154-pests-in-and-around-the-florida-home.aspx #UFBugs

11. Find out what kind of butterfly you would be with our Butterfly Personality Quiz! Be sure to share your results on Facebook and Twitter using hashtag UFBugs! http://bugs.ufl.edu/butterfly-personality-quiz/

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES DURING BUG WEEKWe’re all about providing fun ways for individuals to save as part of Bug Week@UF. To locate events and activities in Gainesville or online, please visit http://bugs.ufl.edu/. Please contact your local extension office for more information about any upcoming Bug Week-related IFAS extension events. (This will continue to be updated as UF/IFAS receives information from local campaigns, Entomology/Nematology friends and partners.)

Lesson PlansEDIS: UF/IFAS PublicationsBee CollegeButterfly Personality Quiz Florida Museum of Natural History4-H Bug ClubNative Buzz

School of AntsBackyard Bark BeetlesScavenger Hunt: UF Bug Hunter or Family Fun *these links will need to be updated!*Topics and any additional details will be made available online.

HAVE QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? Contact Tiffani Stephenson, Social Media Communications Manager.

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