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U.S. Pest Identifier Index
Proper insect identification is key to effective pest control in Tennessee. At U.S. Pest Protection, we know it can be challenging,so our experts created a Pest Identifier Index with illustrations and detailed information on local pests.
From threat pests to occasional invaders, common pests in the south, find out what’s bugging you below.
Browse Tennessee Pests by Category
Every guide covers how to identify the pest, where it shows up in Tennessee homes, the risks, prevention, and when to call a professional. Start with a category guide, or jump straight to a specific pest.Ants
Carpenter ants damage wood, fire ants sting, and the rest raid kitchens.
Cockroaches
Small roaches breed indoors; big ones wander in from outside.
Termites & Wood Destroyers
Insects that eat, tunnel through, or nest in the wood of your home.
Rodents
Mice and rats that contaminate food and chew wiring.
Spiders
Two venomous species, and many harmless ones.
Bees, Wasps & Hornets
How to tell stinging insects apart, and which nests to leave to a pro.
Mosquitoes & Ticks
Biting pests that can spread disease to people and pets.
Household Pests
Pests that live in your bedding, pantry, closets, and on your pets.
Occasional Invaders
Outdoor pests that wander in, especially in fall and after rain.
Moisture & Wood Rot
Damp conditions that damage homes and attract pests.
U.S. Pest Insider: News, Tips & Updates
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Field Report: The “Mouse Droppings” on a Franklin Porch Came From a Lizard
A Franklin homeowner found what looked like mouse droppings on the front porch. Our Pest Pro cut one open and found insect parts, a sure sign of a lizard. Here’s how to tell lizard, mouse, and rat droppings apart. -
Nashville Scene Readers Voted U.S. Pest Protection Best Pest Control Company in Best of Nashville 2026
Nashville Scene readers have voted U.S. Pest Protection the Best Pest Control Company in the 2026 Best of Nashville Readers’ Poll. For a family-owned company that started in Sumner County in 1985, being chosen by the people we serve means… -
Why Didn’t We Have Kudzu Bugs in Tennessee Back in the ’80s?
Kudzu has covered Tennessee roadsides for generations, but the kudzu bug only arrived in 2012. Where it came from, why it piles onto light-colored houses every fall, and how to keep it out.
