Pest Identifier Guide

need help identifying a pest?

Not sure what type of pest you just discovered? No problem! 
Let our entomologist help you identify it. Snap a picture, upload it 
into our free pest identification form, and have our pest experts take a look. We will send you a follow-up email as soon as we can.
Need answers right away? Our Pest Index Identifier below provides illustrations and facts on insects, wildlife, and even wood-destroying mold and fungi found in Tennessee.
The U.S. Pest free pest identification tool.

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.

U.S. Pest Insider: News, Tips & Updates

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    We’ve been discussing ticks and J.K.’s story for almost a month now. You may be asking — what’s the conclusion? Is he back to normal? What now? J.K. is fine. He finished his antibiotics, the fever broke, the headache subsided,…
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  • A tick with a reddish-brown and dark gray body sits on a green leaf blade, with a child's bare legs visible in the blurred background standing in tall grass, illustrating the risk of tick exposure in outdoor environments.

    The 6 Spots in Your Yard Where Ticks Are Living Right Now

    Most people picture ticks being everywhere in the yard. An even blanket of risk across the whole property. That is not how it works, and the difference matters, because it means you do not have to look at your yard…
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    Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever & Ehrlichiosis: The Tick Diseases Tennessee Actually Sees

    Just ask around Middle Tennessee and you will hear some version of: “there’s no Lyme in Tennessee” delivered as settled fact. It is a half-truth, and a dangerous one — not because Lyme is common here, but because it leaves…
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