Pest Identification Library
Browse 124 pests and insects found in Middle Tennessee. Our identification guide helps you recognize the bugs in your lawn, landscape, and home.
🪲 Turf Pests
Grubs, armyworms, sod webworms, and other insects that damage lawns in Middle Tennessee. Early identification prevents costly turf damage. 16 entries.
Japanese Beetle
Popillia japonica
<p>Japanese beetles (Popillia japonica) are more of an ornamental plant pest than a turfgrass pest in their adult form — the iridescent green-and-copp...
White Grubs
Scarabaeidae larvae
<p>White grubs are the larval stage of various scarab beetles — including Japanese beetles, June bugs, masked chafers, and others — and they feed on g...
Masked Chafer
Cyclocephala spp.
<p>Masked chafers (Cyclocephala spp.) are native scarab beetles whose larvae are among the most common white grubs damaging turfgrass roots in Middle ...
European Chafer
Amphimallon majale
<p>The European Chafer (Amphimallon majale) is an introduced scarab beetle that has expanded steadily across the eastern United States since its accid...
Asiatic Garden Beetle
Maladera castanea
<p>The Asiatic Garden Beetle (Maladera castanea) is a small, chestnut-brown scarab introduced from Japan and China that arrived in the northeastern Un...
Black Turfgrass Ataenius
Ataenius spretulus
<p>Black Turfgrass Ataenius (Ataenius spretulus) is one of the smallest turfgrass-damaging scarab beetles in North America — adults are only about thr...
Fall Armyworm
Spodoptera frugiperda
<p>Fall armyworms (Spodoptera frugiperda) do not overwinter in Tennessee. Every year, moths migrate north from Florida, and in some years — roughly ev...
Japanese beetle larvae
Popillia japonica
<p>In the Middle Tennessee landscape, Japanese Beetle Larvae—the common 'white grub'—are an inevitable reality. If you live in Columbia, Spring Hill, ...
June bug larvae
Phyllophaga spp.
<p>June bugs — the genus Phyllophaga, with dozens of species in Tennessee — are the large, clumsy brown beetles that smack into porch lights and windo...
Sod Webworm
Crambus spp.
<p>Sod webworms are the larval stage of small lawn moths — the ones you see fluttering up from the grass when you walk across your lawn at dusk. The l...
Hairy chinch bug
Blissus leucopterus
<p>The Hairy Chinch Bug (Blissus leucopterus) is a small, sucking insect that feeds on turfgrass by inserting its piercing mouthparts into the leaf sh...
Billbug
Sphenophorus parvulus
<p>The Bluegrass Billbug (Sphenophorus parvulus) is a snout beetle that acts more like a stealth assassin than a typical turf pest. While most homeown...
Southern mole cricket
Scapteriscus borellii
<p>The Southern Mole Cricket (Scapteriscus borellii) is an introduced pest from South America that has been established in coastal and southeastern st...
Black cutworm
Agrotis ipsilon
<p>The Black Cutworm (Agrotis ipsilon) is a moth larva — not a true grub — whose caterpillars feed on turfgrass shoots at or just below the soil surfa...
Crane fly larvae
Tipula spp.
<p>Crane flies are large, long-legged flies that look like outsized mosquitoes — adults have a wingspan of an inch or more, thread-thin legs, and a ha...
Bermudagrass mite
Eriophyes cynodoniensis
<p>The Bermudagrass Mite (Eriophyes cynodoniensis) is a microscopic eriophyid mite — so small it cannot be seen with the naked eye — that lives and fe...
🐛 Landscape Pests
Aphids, scale insects, borers, and other pests that attack trees, shrubs, and ornamental plants in Tennessee landscapes. 64 entries.
Crape Myrtle Aphid
Sarucallis kahawaluokalani
<p>The Crape Myrtle Aphid (N/A) is a specialized pest frequently encountered across Middle Tennessee, from the residential landscapes of Franklin to t...
Painted Maple Aphid
Drepanaphis acerifoliae
<h2>Painted Maple Aphid (<em>Drepanaphis acerifoliae</em>)</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> Pale green to yellowish aphids, 2–3 mm, with disti...
Woolly Beech Aphid
N/A
<h2>Woolly Beech Aphid</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> Small, soft-bodied aphids covered in white waxy wool secreted from abdominal glands, f...
Balsam Twig Aphid
Mindarus abietinus
<h2>Balsam Twig Aphid (<em>Mindarus abietinus</em>)</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> Pale green to bluish-green aphids, 1–2 mm, with a waxy po...
Rose Aphid
N/A
<h2>Rose Aphid</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> Pink to green soft-bodied aphids, 1.5–2.5 mm, clustered on buds, stem tips, and underside of y...
Glasshouse Whitefly
N/A
<h2>Glasshouse Whitefly</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> Tiny white-winged insects, 1–1.5 mm, with a powdery wax coating. <em>Trialeurodes vap...
Silverleaf Whitefly
N/A
<h2>Silverleaf Whitefly</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> <em>Bemisia argentifolii</em> (also treated as <em>B. tabaci</em> biotype B). Adults ...
Azalea Whitefly
Pealius azaleae
<h2>Azalea Whitefly (<em>Pealius azaleae</em>)</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> Small white-winged insects, 1–1.5 mm, with yellow body colorat...
Obscure Mealybug
Pseudococcus viburni
<h2>Obscure Mealybug (<em>Pseudococcus viburni</em>)</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> Soft, oval, 3–5 mm, covered in white mealy wax with shor...
Gill's Mealybug
N/A
<p>Gill's Mealybug is a landscape pest found in Middle Tennessee. This pest can damage ornamental plants and turfgrass in our region. Early identifica...
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
N/A
<h2>Hemlock Woolly Adelgid</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> <em>Adelges tsugae</em> — tiny (0.8 mm) black insects permanently concealed under ...
Balsam Woolly Adelgid
N/A
<h2>Balsam Woolly Adelgid</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> <em>Adelges piceae</em> — wingless, 0.5–1 mm, entirely sessile as adults. Found at ...
White Peach Scale
Pseudaulacaspis pentagona
<p>White Peach Scale (Pseudaulacaspis pentagona) is a landscape pest found in Middle Tennessee. This pest can damage ornamental plants and turfgrass i...
Oleander Scale
N/A
<h2>Oleander Scale</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> <em>Aspidiotus nerii</em> — an armored scale (family Diaspididae), 1.5–2 mm diameter, with...
Euonymus Scale
N/A
<h2>Euonymus Scale</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> <em>Unaspis euonymi</em> — an armored scale with a strong sexual dimorphism. Female cover ...
Oystershell Scale
Lepidosaphes ulmi
<p>Oystershell Scale is a landscape pest found in Middle Tennessee. This pest can damage ornamental plants and turfgrass in our region. Early identifi...
Japanese Maple Scale
Lopholeucaspis japonica
<h2>Japanese Maple Scale (<em>Lopholeucaspis japonica</em>)</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> Elongated armored scale, 1.5–2 mm, white to pale ...
Cottony Maple Scale
Pulvinaria innumerabilis
<h2>Cottony Maple Scale (<em>Pulvinaria innumerabilis</em>)</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> A soft scale (family Coccidae). Females are 3–6 m...
Tuliptree Scale
N/A
<h2>Tuliptree Scale</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> <em>Toumeyella liriodendri</em> — the largest soft scale on landscape trees in the easter...
Calico Scale
N/A
<h2>Calico Scale</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> <em>Eulecanium cerasorum</em> — a soft scale (family Coccidae), 4–6 mm, with a hard, glossy ...
Black Scale
N/A
<h2>Black Scale</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> <em>Saissetia oleae</em> — a soft scale, 3–5 mm, with a hard, glossy black to dark brown hemi...
Fletcher Scale
Parthenolecanium fletcheri
<h2>Fletcher Scale (<em>Parthenolecanium fletcheri</em>)</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> A soft scale (family Coccidae), 3–4 mm, hemispherica...
Magnolia Scale
Neolecanium cornuparvum
<h2>Magnolia Scale (<em>Neolecanium cornuparvum</em>)</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> The largest soft scale insect in North America. Mature ...
Azalea Lace Bug
Stephanitis pyrioides
<h2>Azalea Lace Bug (<em>Stephanitis pyrioides</em>)</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> Adults 3–3.5 mm, with elaborately lacy, transparent wing...
Rhododendron Lace Bug
N/A
<h2>Rhododendron Lace Bug</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> <em>Stephanitis rhododendri</em> — closely related to azalea lace bug (<em>S. pyrio...
Potato Leafhopper
N/A
<h2>Potato Leafhopper</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> <em>Empoasca fabae</em> — small, wedge-shaped, 3–3.5 mm, bright green with white spots ...
Rose Leafhopper
N/A
<h2>Rose Leafhopper</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> <em>Edwardsiana rosae</em> — pale yellow to white, 3–3.5 mm, wedge-shaped. Found on the u...
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Halyomorpha halys
<h2>Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (<em>Halyomorpha halys</em>)</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> Shield-shaped, 14–17 mm, mottled brown with alter...
Spongy Moth
N/A
<h2>Spongy Moth</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> <em>Lymantria dispar</em> (formerly gypsy moth) — larvae are the damaging stage: up to 60 mm ...
Flighted Spongy Moth Complex
N/A
<h2>Flighted Spongy Moth Complex</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> The flighted spongy moth complex refers to <em>Lymantria dispar japonica</em...
Box Tree Moth
Cydalima perspectalis
<h2>Box Tree Moth (<em>Cydalima perspectalis</em>)</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> Adults are white with a broad brown border on the forewing...
Dogwood Sawfly
N/A
<h2>Dogwood Sawfly</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> <em>Macremphytus tarsatus</em> — larvae are the damaging stage. Early instars are covered ...
Azalea Sawfly
N/A
<h2>Azalea Sawfly</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> Two species attack azalea in Tennessee: <em>Abia sericea</em> (azalea sawfly) and <em>Atoma...
Elm Zigzag Sawfly
N/A
<h2>Elm Zigzag Sawfly</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> Larvae are pale green to yellowish with a dark dorsal stripe, 15–20 mm at maturity, fee...
Emerald Ash Borer
Agrilus planipennis
<h2>Emerald Ash Borer (<em>Agrilus planipennis</em>)</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> Adults are 8–14 mm, metallic emerald green, with a flatt...
Asian Longhorned Beetle
Anoplophora glabripennis
<h2>Asian Longhorned Beetle (<em>Anoplophora glabripennis</em>)</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> Adults are large, 20–35 mm, with a distinctiv...
Southern Pine Beetle
N/A
<h2>Southern Pine Beetle</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> Adults are small, 2–4 mm, dark reddish-brown to black, with a rounded abdomen — the ...
IPS Bark Beetle
N/A
<h2>IPS Bark Beetle</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> Several <em>Ips</em> species attack pine in Tennessee; the most common are <em>Ips grandi...
Black Turpentine Beetle
N/A
<h2>Black Turpentine Beetle</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> The largest of the southern pine bark beetles: adults 5–8 mm, black to dark brown...
Redbay Ambrosia Beetle
Xyleborus glabratus
<h2>Redbay Ambrosia Beetle (<em>Xyleborus glabratus</em>)</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> Adults are very small, 1.5–2 mm, dark brown to blac...
Walnut Twig Beetle
Pityophthorus juglandis
<h2>Walnut Twig Beetle (<em>Pityophthorus juglandis</em>)</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> Adults are extremely small, 1.5–2 mm, brown, cylind...
Sirex Woodwasp
N/A
<h2>Sirex Woodwasp</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> <em>Sirex noctilio</em> is the primary species of concern. Adults are large, 20–35 mm, wit...
Spotted Lanternfly
Lycorma delicatula
<h2>Spotted Lanternfly (<em>Lycorma delicatula</em>)</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> <em>Lycorma delicatula</em> adults are 25 mm long with d...
Twospotted Spider Mite
Tetranychus urticae
<h2>Twospotted Spider Mite (<em>Tetranychus urticae</em>)</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> Adults 0.4–0.5 mm, oval, pale yellowish-green with ...
Southern Red Mite
N/A
<h2>Southern Red Mite</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> <em>Oligonychus ilicis</em>, the southern red mite, is a cool-season spider mite — this...
Spruce Spider Mite
N/A
<h2>Spruce Spider Mite</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> <em>Oligonychus ununguis</em>, the spruce spider mite, is a cool-season spider mite at...
Maple Bladdergall Mite
N/A
<h2>Maple Bladdergall Mite</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> <em>Vasates quadripedes</em>, the maple bladdergall mite, is an eriophyid mite — m...
Broad Mites
N/A
<h2>Broad Mites</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> <em>Polyphagotarsonemus latus</em>, the broad mite, is a tarsonemid mite — extremely small (0...
Root-Knot Nematodes
Meloidogyne spp.
<p>Nematodes are microscopic roundworms that feed on plant roots, and root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) are the most damaging group in turfgrass....
Slugs
N/A
<h2>Slugs</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> Slugs are shell-less terrestrial gastropod mollusks. The most common landscape pest species in Tenn...
Snails
N/A
<h2>Snails</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> Terrestrial snails differ from slugs by the presence of a coiled shell, 15–50 mm in diameter depen...
Green Peach Aphid
Myzus persicae
<h2>Green Peach Aphid (<em>Myzus persicae</em>)</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> Adults 1.5–2.5 mm, pale yellow-green to pink, with a characte...
Melon Aphid
Aphis gossypii
<h2>Melon Aphid (<em>Aphis gossypii</em>)</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> Adults are highly variable in color — pale yellow, green, or dark g...
Brown Soft Scale
Coccus hesperidum
<h2>Brown Soft Scale (<em>Coccus hesperidum</em>)</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> Adult females are 3–4 mm, oval, flattened, yellowish-brown ...
Cottony Cushion Scale
Icerya purchasi
<h2>Cottony Cushion Scale (<em>Icerya purchasi</em>)</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> Among the most visually distinctive landscape scales. Ma...
Bagworm
Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis
<h2>Bagworm (<em>Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis</em>)</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> Larvae construct spindle-shaped portable cases (bags) fr...
Sycamore Lace Bug
Corythucha ciliata
<h2>Sycamore Lace Bug (<em>Corythucha ciliata</em>)</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> Adults 3–3.5 mm with elaborately lacy, transparent wings ...
Greenhouse Whitefly
Trialeurodes vaporariorum
<h2>Greenhouse Whitefly (<em>Trialeurodes vaporariorum</em>)</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> Adults 1.5 mm, white, with two pairs of waxy whi...
Western Flower Thrips
Frankliniella occidentalis
<h2>Western Flower Thrips (<em>Frankliniella occidentalis</em>)</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> Adults 1–1.5 mm, slender, pale yellow to brow...
Serpentine Leaf Miner
Liriomyza trifolii
<h2>Serpentine Leaf Miner (<em>Liriomyza trifolii</em>)</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> Adults are small agromyzid flies, 1.3–2.3 mm, black a...
Eastern Tent Caterpillar
Malacosoma americanum
<h2>Eastern Tent Caterpillar (<em>Malacosoma americanum</em>)</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> Larvae are black with a continuous white dorsal...
Rose Sawfly
Arge ochracea
<h2>Rose Sawfly (<em>Arge ochracea</em>)</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> <em>Arge ochracea</em> is one of several sawfly species attacking ro...
Euonymus Leafminer Sawfly
Profenusa canadensis
<h2>Euonymus Leafminer Sawfly (<em>Profenusa canadensis</em>)</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> A small leafmining sawfly in the subfamily Fenu...
Eastern Mole
Scalopus aquaticus
<p>Eastern Mole (Scalopus aquaticus) is a common outdoor pest encountered in Middle Tennessee yards. Understanding this pest's habits and lifecycle he...
🕷️ Household Pests
Ants, spiders, roaches, and other pests that invade homes in Middle Tennessee. Understanding their outdoor harborage helps prevent indoor infestations. 20 entries.
White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus
<p>White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) is a common outdoor pest encountered in Middle Tennessee yards. Understanding this pest's habits and lif...
Eastern Cottontail
Sylvilagus floridanus
<p>Eastern Cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus) is a common outdoor pest encountered in Middle Tennessee yards. Understanding this pest's habits and lif...
Voles
Microtus spp.
<h2>Voles (<em>Microtus</em> spp.)</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> Small, stocky rodents, 4–7 inches long including tail. Distinguished from ...
Eastern Gray Mole
Scalopus aquaticus
<p>Moles are suspiciously small for the amount of damage they cause — and the softest animals you will ever touch. In Middle Tennessee, homeowners typ...
Armadillos
N/A
<h2>Armadillos (<em>Dasypus novemcinctus</em>)</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> Nine-banded armadillo — the only armadillo species in the Unit...
Eastern Gray Squirrel
N/A
<h2>Eastern Gray Squirrel (<em>Sciurus carolinensis</em>)</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> Medium-sized tree squirrel, 16–20 inches total leng...
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
N/A
<h2>Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (<em>Sphyrapicus varius</em>)</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> Medium woodpecker, 7–8 inches long. Bold black-and...
House Finches
N/A
<h2>House Finches (<em>Haemorhous mexicanus</em>)</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> Small, streaky finch, 5–6 inches. Males have a raspberry-re...
Bullfinches
N/A
<h2>Bullfinches (<em>Pyrrhula pyrrhula</em>)</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> Stocky, thick-billed finch, 6–6.5 inches. Male is unmistakable: ...
Sparrows
N/A
<h2>Sparrows (<em>Passer domesticus</em>)</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> House sparrow — the primary pest sparrow species in Middle Tennesse...
Goldfinches
N/A
<h2>Goldfinches (<em>Spinus tristis</em>)</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> American goldfinch — small finch, 4.5–5 inches. Breeding male is br...
Blue Jays
N/A
<h2>Blue Jays (<em>Cyanocitta cristata</em>)</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> Large, crested corvid, 9–12 inches. Vivid blue upper parts with ...
Crows
N/A
<h2>Crows (<em>Corvus brachyrhynchos</em>)</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> American crow — large, all-black bird, 17–21 inches with a wingspa...
Starlings
N/A
<h2>Starlings (<em>Sturnus vulgaris</em>)</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> European starling — medium-sized, stocky bird, 7.5–8.5 inches. Bree...
Catbirds
N/A
<h2>Catbirds (<em>Dumetella carolinensis</em>)</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> Gray catbird — medium thrush-relative, 8–9 inches. Uniformly s...
Flea
Ctenocephalides felis
<h2>Flea (<em>Ctenocephalides felis</em>)</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> Cat flea — the dominant flea species on both cats and dogs in Middl...
Lone Star Tick
Amblyomma americanum
<p>Lone Star Tick (Amblyomma americanum) is a common outdoor pest encountered in Middle Tennessee yards. Understanding this pest's habits and lifecycl...
American Dog Tick
Dermacentor variabilis
<p>American Dog Tick (Dermacentor variabilis) is a common outdoor pest encountered in Middle Tennessee yards. Understanding this pest's habits and lif...
Black-legged Tick
Ixodes scapularis
<p>Black-legged Tick (Ixodes scapularis) is a common outdoor pest encountered in Middle Tennessee yards. Understanding this pest's habits and lifecycl...
Chigger
Eutrombicula alfreddugesi
<h2>Chigger (<em>Eutrombicula alfreddugesi</em>)</h2> <p><strong>Identification:</strong> North American chigger — the larval stage of a trombiculid m...
🐞 Beneficial Insects
Ladybugs, lacewings, parasitic wasps, and other helpful insects that protect your landscape. Not every bug is a pest — know what to keep. 14 entries.
Leafcutting Bees
N/A
<h2>Leafcutting Bees (<em>Megachile</em> spp.)</h2> <p><em>Leafcutter Bees</em></p> <p>Associated with open, sunny habitats; nest in pre-existing cavi...
Lady Beetles
Coccinellidae
<h2>Lady Beetles (<em>Coccinellidae</em>)</h2> <p><em>Ladybugs, Ladybird Beetles</em></p> <p>Found in a wide range of habitats from turf edges to orna...
Lacewings
N/A
<h2>Lacewings (<em>Chrysopidae</em>, <em>Hemerobiidae</em>)</h2> <p><em>Green Lacewings, Brown Lacewings</em></p> <p>Occur across a wide range of gard...
Predatory Mites
N/A
<h2>Predatory Mites (<em>Phytoseiidae</em> and related families)</h2> <p><em>Beneficial Mites</em></p> <p>Found wherever spider mite populations occur...
Assassin Bug
Arilus cristatus
<h2>Assassin Bug (<em>Arilus cristatus</em>)</h2> <p><em>Wheel Bug</em></p> <p>Found in gardens, woodland edges, and ornamental shrub plantings; most ...
Lady Beetle
Harmonia axyridis
<h2>Lady Beetle (<em>Harmonia axyridis</em>)</h2> <p><em>Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle, Halloween Lady Beetle</em></p> <p>Found on ornamental shrubs,...
Green Lacewing
Chrysoperla carnea
<h2>Green Lacewing (<em>Chrysoperla carnea</em>)</h2> <p><em>Common Green Lacewing, Aphid Lion (larval stage)</em></p> <p>Found in gardens, ornamental...
Ground Beetle
Scarites quadriceps
<h2>Ground Beetle (<em>Scarites quadriceps</em>)</h2> <p><em>Burrowing Ground Beetle</em></p> <p>Inhabits soil of turf, gardens, and bare ground; stri...
Parasitic Wasp
Hymenoptera: Braconidae
<h2>Parasitic Wasp (<em>Braconidae</em>)</h2> <p><em>Braconid Wasps, Parasitoid Wasps</em></p> <p>Found wherever caterpillar, aphid, or fly pest popul...
Praying Mantis
Stagmomantis carolina
<h2>Praying Mantis (<em>Stagmomantis carolina</em>)</h2> <p><em>Carolina Mantid, Carolina Mantis</em></p> <p>Found in gardens, meadow edges, tall gras...
Damsel Bug
Nabis americoferus
<h2>Damsel Bug (<em>Nabis americoferus</em>)</h2> <p><em>Common Damsel Bug</em></p> <p>Inhabits turf, low ground cover, alfalfa, and herbaceous garden...
Minute Pirate Bug
Orius insidiosus
<h2>Minute Pirate Bug (<em>Orius insidiosus</em>)</h2> <p><em>Insidious Flower Bug</em></p> <p>Found in flowers, corn silks, and vegetable foliage; mo...
Hoverfly
Toxomerus spp.
<h2>Hoverfly (<em>Toxomerus</em> spp.)</h2> <p><em>Flower Flies, Syrphid Flies</em></p> <p>Found on open flowers in gardens, meadow edges, and turf bo...
Predatory Mite
Phytoseiulus persimilis
<h2>Predatory Mite (<em>Phytoseiulus persimilis</em>)</h2> <p><em>Chilean Predatory Mite</em></p> <p>Found on the undersides of ornamental and edible ...
Why Identify Pests in Your Lawn & Landscape?
Pest identification is the first step toward effective treatment. Many insects look similar but require very different control strategies. Some insects that appear harmful are actually beneficial predators that help keep pest populations in check.
In Middle Tennessee, our warm, humid summers create ideal conditions for a wide range of lawn and landscape pests. From grubs and armyworms that destroy turf to aphids and scale insects that attack ornamental plants, knowing what you're dealing with helps us apply the right treatment at the right time.
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