Pests We Treat
From ants in the kitchen to termites in the walls, Middle Tennessee has a pest problem for every season. We know every one of them — and we know how to get rid of them for good. Every common insect and rodent pest, handled correctly. Wildlife? Not our lane. Bugs and rodents? All day.
Select a Pest to Learn More
Click any pest below for identification tips, signs of infestation, health risks, and how Tall Paul treats it — the right way, not the shortcut way.
Odorous house ants, fire ants, carpenter ants — TN has them all.
SpidersBrown recluse and black widow are the ones that actually matter.
CockroachesGerman and American roaches — fast breeders, tough to beat alone.
TermitesSilent destroyers. Tennessee's most costly pest — by a wide margin.
MosquitoesTN summers breed them fast. Take back your yard for good.
Rats & MiceNorway rats, roof rats, house mice — rodents spread disease and chew wiring.
Bed BugsHitchhike in luggage, spread fast. Needs a real treatment protocol.
CentipedesHouse centipedes thrive in damp basements and crawl spaces.
Box Elder BugsSwarm siding in fall, squeeze inside to overwinter. Annoying en masse.
Lady BugsAsian lady beetles look harmless but infest homes by the hundreds.
FleasHitch rides on pets, lay eggs in carpet, bite everyone in the house.
TicksLone star ticks are Tennessee's biggest concern. Lyme risk is real.
We Don't Do Wildlife. That's On Purpose.
Tall Paul specializes in insects and rodents — the pests that require the chemistry, inspection techniques, and treatment protocols we've spent decades mastering. We don't trap raccoons, remove squirrels from attics, or relocate snakes. Not because we can't, but because wildlife removal is a different discipline and it deserves professionals who do nothing else.
If you've got raccoons in the attic or a snake situation, we'll point you straight to a trusted wildlife removal pro in Middle Tennessee and send you off with confidence. Our focus isn't a limitation — it's how we stay the best at what we actually do.
Most of These Pests Are Covered by Our Quarterly Service
Ants, spiders, roaches, centipedes, box elder bugs, lady bugs, fleas, ticks — the bulk of what you're seeing on this page is exactly what our Quarterly Pest Control plan keeps in check year-round. Four treatments a year, timed to each season's pest pressure, backed by our guarantee. If pests return between visits, so do we — at no extra charge.
See the Quarterly Plan