Tag Archives: Mosquitoes

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 »

Some Mosquitoes in Nashville have tested positive for the West Nile Virus. Pest Control Technician Ethan Adcock said the best way to naturally protect your home from mosquitoes is to make sure there is as little standing water around your property as possible. He said because that is where mosquitos will gather and nest. “Get rid of some of those ... Read More »

City Of Sparta updating its efforts to protect the community against mosquitoes. City Council approved the bidding process for a new spray machine. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the new equipment would be in place for next spring. “Our machine is probably 25 years old and it’s on its last leg,” Quick said. “So we’re going to try to ... 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 »