# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Garden Bugs
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am – Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Protect your harvest! Learn to identify garden pests and beneficial allies, and discover smart Integrated Pest Management (IPM) stepsAbout this EventGet to know the insects in your garden! This class introduces the fundamentals of vegetable entomology, helping you identify common pests and the specific damage they cause. We will also highlight local beneficial insects, your natural allies, and explore practical Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies to control pests.Instructor & Contact: Mack Lessig, Residential Hort. Agent, mlessig@ufl.edu or 941-722-4524 ext.1821
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/palmetto/garden-bugs/100001992136576126
- **Event Categories**: workshops, nonprofit
- **Slot details of has slots**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 2 hours
  - Location: UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension Office
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Palmetto
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension Office
- **lat**: 27.5282871
- **long**: -82.5792917
- **full address**: UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension Office, 1303 17th St W, Palmetto, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Garden Bugs being held?
  - **A:** Garden Bugs takes place on Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am to Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am at UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension Office, 1303 17th St W, Palmetto, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Garden Bugs?
  - **A:** Garden Bugs is organized by UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Garden Bugs is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Palmetto, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Garden Bugs sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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