Top 5 Fall Pests in Tennessee

Top 5 Pests in Tennessee in the Fall season commonly consists of the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug, Asian Lady Bugs, Box Elder Bugs and the few lingering pests such as spiders and field mice.

Fall Bugs in Tennessee

Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs, Lady Bugs, and Box Elder Bugs are pests that are commonly known to infest in mass gatherings. These insects tend to congregate on the exterior of homes, near lights and trees. Although harmless to humans, they can be an irritant, especially when they make it into your home. In addition, the annoying bite of a lady bug is enough in itself. Check out more uncommon occupant pests in Tennessee.

Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs are known for infestations of residential homes.

Common Spiders in the Fall in Tennessee

Spiders such as the Brown Recluse and Wolf Spider are insects that linger around from the Summer season. They make their way into homes to stay warm when temperatures become cooler and wait to feed on other insects that do the same.

Brown Recluse Spiders in Tennessee

Brown Recluse spiders have a tendency to hide in very dark places, away from heavy foot traffic and activity in homes. That’s why they are named the ‘recluse’. Although very common in Tennessee, the Brown Recluse spider is venomous and can have a very potent bite if bitten. Best practices during the Fall season, as you switch out your closet for winter clothes, blankets, and decorations, is to carefully check items and shake out any fabrics before wearing. Furthermore, the best way to identify a brown recluse spider is to look for a ‘violin-shape’ on the spider’s head.

Wolf Spiders in Tennessee

Wolf Spiders have a tendency to be very intimidating in appearance. They come in various sizes as they feed and grow due to their ability to hunt. These spiders are harmless to humans though. Wolf Spiders in Tennessee and commonly found in corners & crevices of barns and homes during the Autumn season as temperatures fall.

Wolf spiders are very common in Tennessee. This is a wolf spider found on the handle of an old garden tool in a Tennessee barn during the Fall.

Rodents in Tennessee During the Fall

Rodents are a common pest in Tennessee during the cooler months of the year. Field mice become more relevant in rural areas as harvest season comes to an end. Mice tend to make their way from their burrows in the fields, and into homes as the Fall season gets into full swing. Once mice get inside of homes for new shelter, they look for food. The last thing you want is to find holes in food storage containers and bags inside of your pantry after a large grocery store visit. Better yet, your food being contaminated and in the same vicinity as waste from these rodents. Learn about more Common Pests in The South.

Field mouse on the forest floor of an autumn forest in Tennessee.