Know What You're Dealing With.

Small Pest, Big Problem

Ants are the most common household pest in Tennessee. While most species are a nuisance, carpenter ants can cause structural damage by tunneling through wood, and fire ants deliver painful stings that can trigger allergic reactions.

A Health Hazard in Your Home

Cockroaches are one of the most resilient pests on the planet. German cockroaches are the most common indoor species in Tennessee, thriving in kitchens and bathrooms. They spread bacteria, trigger asthma, and reproduce rapidly.

Silent Destroyers

Termites cause more structural damage to U.S. homes than fires and storms combined. Subterranean termites — the most destructive species — are common throughout Tennessee and can go undetected for years while quietly eating through your home's framework.

Most Are Harmless — Two Are Not

Tennessee is home to hundreds of spider species. The vast majority are harmless and actually beneficial, feeding on other insects. However, the Brown Recluse and Black Widow — both present in Tennessee — can deliver medically significant bites.

They Get In Easier Than You Think

Mice can squeeze through a gap the size of a dime. Rats through a quarter. Once inside, they chew through wiring, insulation, and drywall — and contaminate food with droppings and urine. Tennessee homes see increased rodent pressure in fall as temperatures drop.

More Than Just a Nuisance

Mosquitoes are the deadliest animal on earth by disease transmission. In Tennessee, they are active from spring through fall and can breed in as little as a bottle cap of standing water. West Nile Virus is the primary mosquito-borne illness in the state.

They Travel With You

Bed bugs are expert hitchhikers, spreading through luggage, used furniture, and clothing. They hide in mattress seams, headboards, and wall outlets — feeding on sleeping hosts at night. An infestation can grow from a handful of bugs to thousands within weeks.

Aggressive Defenders

Yellow jackets, paper wasps, and bald-faced hornets all build nests around Tennessee homes — in eaves, attics, ground burrows, and shrubs. Unlike bees, wasps can sting repeatedly and will aggressively defend their nest when disturbed.