Tennessee

UNDER FEDERAL QUARANTINE

The following pests have federal quarantines in certain areas of this state. Click on the the map to the right for more details.

Emerald Ash Borer

Attacks: Ash trees

Imported Fire Ant

Attacks: Corn, soybean, okra and citrus, among other crops

SUITABLE HABITAT

This state has some crop, forest, or urban area(s) where the following pests or diseases could survive year-round.

Asian Longhorned Beetle

Attacks: Hardwood trees, including maple trees, ash and elm

European Gypsy Moth

Attacks: More than 300 species of trees and shrubs

Khapra Beetle (wp)

Attacks: Stored grains

Light Brown Apple Moth

Attacks: More than 2,000 species of plants and trees and 250 agricultural crops

Sudden Oak Death

Attacks: Broad range of hardwoods, softwoods, landscape and herbaceous plants

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