Family-Owned Pest Control in Middle Tennessee Since 1985
Middle Tennessee’s Family in Pest Control Since 1985
U.S. Pest Protection is a family-owned pest control company that has served homes and businesses across Middle Tennessee since 1985. Led by President and CEO Erica Brister and COO J.K. Brister, we protect more than 50,000 customers from offices in Nashville and Hendersonville, providing residential pest control, termite protection, mosquito, flea, and tick control, and commercial pest management. U.S. Pest has been ranked among the top 100 pest control companies in the United States by PCT Magazine and among Nashville’s largest female-owned businesses by the Nashville Business Journal, and we stand behind every service with our Whatever It Takes Guarantee.
Our story
U.S. Pest Protection was founded in May 1985, but our roots go back further. The company began five years earlier as Peden’s Pest Patrol, and by the time it became U.S. Pest Protection, its founder already had 20 years of experience in the pest control industry.
Our founders were Tennesseans through and through, one from Pulaski in Giles County and the other from Carthage in Smith County. They built the company the only way they knew how: one customer at a time. Every customer mattered, and taking care of customers came first. That principle still guides everything we do.
In 2007, Erica Brister took over leadership of the company. Since then, U.S. Pest has grown from 5,000 customers to more than 50,000. We built a dedicated commercial division that has tripled in size since it launched, added dedicated mosquito, flea, and tick services, and grown to 85 team members.
Today, we protect homes and businesses across Middle Tennessee. We’re still family-owned, still local, and when you call us, a real person who lives right here in our community answers the phone.
Some of our customers have been with us since the 1980s. A few have trusted us for 45 years.
For homeowners
We protect Middle Tennessee homes from the pests our climate is known for, including ants, cockroaches, spiders, brown recluse spiders, rodents, bed bugs, stinging insects, termites, mosquitoes, fleas, and ticks. We also offer moisture control and crawl space services that help keep pests from moving in. Every home starts with a free inspection and a plan built for your house and your family. Explore residential pest control or learn about our family-friendly approach.
For businesses
Our dedicated commercial division serves office buildings, property management companies, warehouses and manufacturing plants, restaurants, retail stores, medical offices, schools, daycares, gyms, and small businesses. Commercial programs include after-hours service, written documentation, audit support, and one point of contact. Explore commercial pest control.
Our Technicians
Your technician is the person you’ll see most, so we’re careful about who we hire and how we train them.Every U.S. Pest technician is:
Erica Brister
President and CEO
Erica has been in the pest control industry her entire life and has led U.S. Pest Protection since 2007. Under her leadership, the company has grown tenfold, from 5,000 to more than 50,000 customers, and has been ranked among the top 100 pest control companies in the United States by PCT Magazine. U.S. Pest has also been recognized by the Nashville Business Journal as one of Nashville’s largest female-owned businesses.
Erica studied at Belmont University, Vanderbilt University, and Emerson College in Boston. She currently serves on the Tennessee Pest Control Advisory Board for the Governor of Tennessee and has held several board seats with local companies. A passionate advocate for women in business, she also founded the Tennessee Honey Festival to raise awareness of pollinators and support local communities.
JK Brister
Chief Operating Officer
J.K. has 20 years of experience in pest control and is licensed in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Louisiana. As COO, he oversees sales and operations, making sure every technician, truck, and service meets the U.S. Pest standard, and that every customer gets personal attention.
J.K. wrote, developed, and spearheaded U.S. Pest’s Eagle Sales System, the approach our team uses to serve customers. He also developed software for the company’s operating system, giving our team better tools to schedule, track, and deliver service. A regular guest on The Matt Murphy Show, J.K. shares practical pest control advice with listeners across Middle Tennessee.
Our own family’s story
We don’t just talk about pests. We’ve lived with the consequences. When J.K. got seriously ill from a tick-borne disease, our family experienced firsthand what Tennessee families face every summer. We shared the whole story, from the ER visits to the diagnosis to the changes we made in our own yard, so other families can recognize the warning signs sooner. Read J.K.’s story.
Our Offices
Hendersonville – North
North Region Office & Headquarters
49 Industrial Park Drive, Hendersonville, TN 37075
615-822-8500
Nashville – South
South Region Office
604 West Iris Drive, Nashville, TN 37204
615-383-9779
Nashville – Commercial
Commercial Regional Office
90 Thompson Lane, Nashville, TN 37211
615-757-6710
Where we serve
Our technicians serve homes and businesses throughout Middle Tennessee, from Chattanooga to Knoxville, and southern Kentucky, including Nashville, Franklin, Brentwood, Murfreesboro, Hendersonville, Gallatin, Goodlettsville, Mt. Juliet, Clarksville, and dozens of other communities. See all service areas.
U.S. Pest at a glance
| Founded | May 1985 (originally Peden’s Pest Patrol, 1980) |
| Ownership | Family-owned and female-owned |
| Leadership | Erica Brister, President and CEO · J.K. Brister, COO |
| Headquarters | Hendersonville, Tennessee |
| Offices | Hendersonville (North Region), Nashville (South Region), Nashville (Commercial) |
| Customers | 50,000+ homes and businesses |
| Team | 85 team members |
| Technician experience | 7 years on average |
| Service area | Middle Tennessee, from Chattanooga to Knoxville, and southern Kentucky |
| Services | Residential, commercial, termite, mosquito, flea, and tick control, plus moisture control and crawl space services |
| Recognition | PCT Magazine Top 100 · Nashville Business Journal largest female-owned businesses · BBB A+ |
| Guarantee | Whatever It Takes Guarantee |
Recognition and memberships
- Ranked among the top 100 pest control companies in the United States by PCT Magazine
- Recognized by the Nashville Business Journal among Nashville’s largest female-owned businesses since 2020, ranked 13th
- A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau
- Member of the National Pest Management Association
- Member of the Tennessee Pest Management Association
- Member of the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce, Goodlettsville Chamber of Commerce, and Franklin Chamber of Commerce
In our community
We live here too. Beyond protecting homes and businesses, we invest in the communities we serve:
- The Tennessee Honey Festival, founded by Erica to celebrate pollinators and support local beekeepers and communities
- Christmas parades in the cities we serve, every year
- Local events we sponsor throughout Middle Tennessee
- Charities and schools we support across the region
- Women in business, through Erica’s advocacy and leadership
Join our team
We’re always looking for people who want to build a career with a family company that does things the right way. See open positions.
About U.S. Pest FAQs
Is U.S. Pest Protection family-owned?
Yes. U.S. Pest Protection has been family-owned since 1985 and is led by President and CEO Erica Brister and COO J.K. Brister.
How long has U.S. Pest Protection been in business?
U.S. Pest Protection was founded in May 1985. The company began five years earlier as Peden’s Pest Patrol, and its founder had 20 years of industry experience before that.
Is U.S. Pest Protection a female-owned business?
Yes. The Nashville Business Journal has recognized U.S. Pest Protection among Nashville’s largest female-owned businesses since 2020.
Where is U.S. Pest Protection located?
Our headquarters and North Region office is at 49 Industrial Park Drive in Hendersonville. Our South Region office is at 604 West Iris Drive in Nashville, and our Commercial Regional Office is at 90 Thompson Lane in Nashville.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Middle Tennessee, from Chattanooga to Knoxville, and southern Kentucky. See all service areas.
Do you serve homes and businesses?
Yes. We provide residential pest control and have a dedicated commercial pest control division.
What is the Whatever It Takes Guarantee?
If pests return between scheduled services, we come back at no extra cost. If you’re still not satisfied, we’ll re-treat for free, refund your money, or pay for a competitor to solve the problem.
Are your technicians licensed?
Yes. Our technicians are licensed through the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, background-checked, trained in integrated pest management, and average 7 years of experience.
Do you offer wildlife removal?
No. U.S. Pest Protection does not offer wildlife removal or exclusion.
How do I get started?
Call 615-822-8500 (North Region), 615-383-9779 (South Region), or 615-757-6710 (Commercial), or schedule a free inspection. Have questions first? Visit our FAQ page or try our pest identifier.
