This information is often obtained from agricultural experiment stations and cooperative extension services at land grant universities since they do much of the pest management-related basic and applied research for crops grown in their respective states.
Agriculture ranks second after tourism in contributions to Florida's economy.
Florida is the principal domestic supplier of vegetables, during the winter months, and citrus fruit. The state's warm, moist climate that enables the production of over 200 different crops also favors the development of many insect, plant disease, nematode and weed pests. Pesticides play an important role in the management of these pests. The Florida PIAP plays an important role in documenting pest managment practices, including pesticide use, in the production of these crops. The Florida PIAP works closely with university faculty having pest management responsibilities and maintains close links with state commodity goups.