Field notes for Nashville homes
Seeing something you can't name? Start here.
Fieldnote Pest Control handles ants, roaches, rodents, spiders, stinging insects, bed bugs, termites and mosquitoes in and around Nashville. Tell us what you've spotted and where, and we'll help you figure out what it is.
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The field guide
What are you seeing?
Pick the closest match. Not sure? Describe it, send a photo, and we'll help you name it.
Ants
Formicidae
Trails along counters, sinks and baseboards.
Cockroaches
Blattodea
Quick movers under sinks and appliances at night.
Mice and rats
Rodentia
Droppings, gnaw marks or scratching in the walls.
Spiders
Araneae
Webs in corners, basements, sheds and eaves.
Wasps and hornets
Vespidae
Nests under eaves, in decks and in the ground.
Bed bugs
Cimicidae
Bites in a row, dark spots along mattress seams.
Termites
Isoptera
Mud tubes, winged swarmers, soft or hollow wood.
Mosquitoes
Culicidae
Biting in the yard at dusk, near standing water.
Not on the list, or can't tell? and we'll help you work out what it is.
What a visit can include
Every home is different. These are the questions worth asking on any pest visit, so you know what's going on and why.
What did you find, and where?
Ask to see the signs: entry points, nests, droppings or damage, and what they point to.
What's the plan, and what goes where?
Ask which treatment fits, where it's placed inside or out, and anything to do before or after.
What can I do between visits?
Ask what to seal, store or clear away, and when a follow-up makes sense.
The year in pests
What tends to show up when, so you know what to watch for.
Spring
- Termite swarmers near windows and doors
- Ant trails as the ground warms up
- Wasps starting new nests
Summer
- Mosquitoes around standing water
- Wasp and hornet nests at full size
- Ants coming inside for water
Fall
- Mice and rats looking for a way in
- More spiders indoors
- Stinging insects around food outside
Winter
- Rodents in attics and walls
- Cockroaches in warm kitchens and baths
- Bed bugs after holiday travel
Before you call
How do I know what pest I have?
Look for droppings, wings, trails, webs or damage, and note where and when you see them. A photo helps. Send us what you've got and we'll help you name it.
Can you treat around kids and pets?
Ask us. Tell us who lives in the home, pets included, and we'll explain the options and anything to do before and after a treatment.
Is it one visit or ongoing service?
Some problems clear up after one visit; others need follow-ups or seasonal service. Ask what makes sense for what you're seeing.
How much does it cost?
It depends on the pest, the size of the home and how far along it is. Call or send a note and ask for a price.
What should I do before a visit?
Jot down where and when you've seen activity, and leave the signs where they are if you can. If you think it's bed bugs, ask us before you move or throw out bedding or furniture.
Where we work
Nashville and nearby
Not sure we reach your street? Call and ask.
Office hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM – 6 PM
- Sat 8 AM – 12 PM
- Sun closed