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Disease and Insect Information Links
Below are some Disease and Insect Information links that might be useful to residents of Knox County. View a list of all links. Note that each link will open in a new window.

> Bagworms and their control
This publication covers the lifecycle, habits, and control measure for bagworms on ornamental plants.
> Carpenter bees
Carpenter bees are a large bee that resembles a bumble bee and bores into wood. This publication from North Carolina State University covers all aspects of this household pest.
> Disease and Insect Management for Home Fruit Plantings
Tennessee Guide to Insect and Disease Management in Home Fruit Plantings
> Diseases of Leyland Cypress
This publication by North Carolina State University covers the major diseases and their control strategies of Leyland Cypress.
> Eastern Tent Caterpillar
This University of Kentucky Entomology Fact Sheet covers the life cycle and control measures.
> Imported Fire Ant in Tennessee
A comprehensive site for information about imported fire ants in Tennssee.
> Sooty Mold
Sooty mold is a black coating often seen on plant leaves and various hard surfaces around the home. Sooty mold is not a plant disease but is the by-product of sap feeding insects. this publication from The Ohio State University explains sooty mold and outlines management stratagies.
> Subterranian Termite control
A comprehensive guide to understanding subterranian termites and their control.


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