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Plant Inspector
Staff
Imported Fire Ants
Producer/Dealer Info Pack *
USDA Alert: Imported
Fire Ants in Pine Straw
Japanese Beetles
Search for Plant and
Nursery Dealers
Other Current Topics
Library of Forms
Revised Rule
8/2007 *
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 Within Plant Certification
reside the nursery, greenhouse, and plant dealer certification programs which
involve a staff of plant inspectors who work with
industries to (1) ensure the continued movement of healthy, pest-free plant
material in interstate and international trade, and (2) monitor the
phytosanitary condition of plant material coming into the state. Some of the
pests of major concern include gypsy moths, imported fire ants, Japanese
beetles and boll weevils which threaten Tennessee's forests, nurseries and
major crops. A renewed apiary initiative is engaging battle with Varroa and
tracheal mites which are currently decimating the honeybee population in the
state.
Contact these services
at (615) 837-5150.
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