It is important to correctly identify plant pests and pathogens for effective management plans and to reduce environmental and economic impacts of pest pressure and spread. If you need assistance…
Commercial Fruit and Vegetable Crops- Southeastern Region Plant Pest Management Resources
What snail species am I looking at?
At least a few times a year the plant pest lab receives a request for assistance with snail identification. Check out this neat pictorial key to identify the gastropods in…
Carpet Beetles
Class Insecta: Order Coleoptera: Family Dermestidae Carpet beetle species are frequently encountered in Tennessee homes. Sometimes the larval stage is noticed, and sometimes adults are seen. Larvae can cause damage…
Boxwood Mite – Foliar Boxwood Feeders
Boxwoods mites begin to cause damage in spring to the foliage of boxwoods. If you are having a problem with your boxwoods and need assistance identifying a potential pathogen or…
Earwigs – occasional home invaders
Earwig insects (order Dermaptera) will occasionally be found in homes, and often found in leaf litter and compost piles in the home garden. If you are seeing earwigs in your…