David Cook

David Cook has recently retired from the University of Tennessee. However, he is currently a private consultant for both homeowners and commercial clients concerning landscape issues involving insects, plant diseases, weeds, and environmental problems. When he was employed with the University of Tennessee as an Extension Agent for Davidson County, David provided educational programs for homeowners and commercial clients about issues concerning horticulture and agriculture. He provided educational training on pesticide safety and training for pesticide applicators seeking commercial certification and licensing and taught training classes for Master Gardener programs in Davidson and surrounding counties. David currently conducts both commercial and consumer site visits throughout Davidson and surrounding counties to diagnose and resolve issues with insects, plant diseases, and weeds. He is a frequent guest speaker for garden clubs, horticultural associations, conferences, and commercial pesticide workshops.