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Looking out your window at those spring colors only to be greeted by large mosquitoes bumping against the glass? Recent rains are the reason. White County Agriculture Extension Agent Scott Swoape said “container mosquitoes” are the most common species of these pests in Tennessee. He said these insects depend on standing water to develop larvae. He said to limit the ... Read More »

Recent rain in the Upper Cumberland could produce an increase in the presence of mosquitoes. Putnam County UT Extension Agent Wayne Key said that standing water is the main breeding ground for the pests. “Whether it be a frisbee turned upside down, water that’s been laying there for weeks, or a stagnant fish koi pond that no longer has an ... Read More »

The anecdotal evidence is pointing towards a bad tick season in the Upper Cumberland. Smith County Agriculture Extension Director Chris Hicks said the office has fielded a number of calls already about tick reports. Hicks said a longer than normal spring is the biggest factor. He said people should know tweezers are the safest way to remove ticks. “We hear ... Read More »