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Pest Control in Knoxville, TN

Compare 10 local pest control pros. Typical service: $138–$323.

Top Pest Control Companies in Knoxville

  1. 1.Russell's Pest Control

    4.8★ (1,911 reviews)

    4.8★ from 1911 reviews

    +18652178997Website

  2. 2.Orkin

    4.7★ (1,750 reviews)

    4.7★ from 1750 reviews

    +18653337212Website

  3. 3.Bulwark Exterminating

    4.9★ (1,226 reviews)

    4.9★ from 1226 reviews

    +18655225222Website

  4. 4.Cook's Pest Control

    4.8★ (726 reviews)

    4.8★ from 726 reviews

    +18655847700Website

  5. 5.Arrow Exterminators

    4.8★ (119 reviews)

    4.8★ from 119 reviews

    +18653428386Website

  6. 6.Complete Animal Removal

    4.9★ (83 reviews)

    4.9★ from 83 reviews

    +18658889453Website

  7. 7.Thrasher's Pest Control

    4.3★ (11 reviews)

    4.3★ from 11 reviews

    +18655241558Website

  8. 8.Eco Pest Control of Knoxville

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

    +18654138955Website

  9. 9.Harris Pest Control

    +16293193863

  10. 10.Knoxville Pest Control

    +19017166838

Pest Control Cost in Knoxville

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Knoxville
General pest treatment$138–$323/visit
Quarterly plan$92–$184/quarter
Termite treatment$738–$2,305/job
Rodent exclusion$277–$738/job
Mosquito control$69–$138/visit

Pest Control prices in Knoxville run about 8% below the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 10 companies serving Knoxville, rated 4.8★ on average across 5,829 customer reviews.

Knoxville Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Knoxville's weather means for scheduling pest control.

Last spring frost
April 11
First fall frost
October 30
Annual precipitation
51.93"
Heating degree days
3,955
Cooling degree days
1,339
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan27.2°47°4.84"
Feb29.6°51.6°4.63"
Mar36.1°61°4.64"
Apr43.7°69.8°4.31"
May53.4°77.6°4.8"
Jun62.6°84.9°3.9"
Jul66.8°87.8°5.57"
Aug65.5°87.5°3.35"
Sep58.2°82.1°3.74"
Oct46°71.5°2.84"
Nov36.3°60.4°4.24"
Dec29.7°49.5°5.07"

NOAA station data 5.01 miles from Knoxville.

Permits & Regulations in TN

No permit typically required

  • A pest control charter from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture is required for each business location offering custom pesticide application
  • A charter requires a $10,000 surety bond and liability insurance of at least $250,000 per incident and $500,000 aggregate
  • The charter fee is prorated at $200 per year

License required: Tennessee Department of Agriculture pest control charter (per location)

Sources: www.tn.gov

Pest Control FAQs for Knoxville

How much does pest control cost in Knoxville?

A general pest treatment in Knoxville typically runs $138-$323 per visit.

Do pest control companies in Knoxville, TN need a license?

In TN, A pest control charter from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture is required for each business location offering custom pesticide application. Ask any Knoxville company for its license number before it treats.

How many pest control companies serve Knoxville?

We track 10 pest control professionals serving Knoxville.

When is pest season in Knoxville?

Activity climbs with heat, and Knoxville averages 1,339 cooling degree days a year with summer highs near 88F, which keeps most insects active well past a short season.

Does Knoxville rainfall affect pest pressure?

At 51.93 inches a year, Knoxville moisture drives the ant, mosquito and termite pressure that follows a wet spell.

Is pest control in Knoxville more expensive than the national average?

Pest control in Knoxville runs about -7.8% versus the national average.

Do pests stop over winter in Knoxville?

Winter lows around 27F in Knoxville slow activity without ending it, which is why year-round plans are common here.

When should I treat for pests in Knoxville?

Most Knoxville treatments start after the last frost near April 11, when overwintering insects become active again.