No one likes pests. They’re intrusive, dirty, and dangerous – not to mention they can do a lot of damage to your house or carry disease. While all pests are unwelcome, there are some that are worse than others. Today we’ll take a look at the 10 most hated pests in Nashville. If you spot any of these in your home or business, call a Nashville exterminator right away.

1. Subterranean Termites

   These are the top destructive insects in the United States, costing United States property owners billions of dollars each year. The worst part is, you rarely know they’re there because they work behind the scenes, tunneling through your woodwork and compromising your home’s structural stability.

2. Ticks

   Ticks spread deadly pathogens as well as bacteria that can cause chronic lifetime illnesses such as Lyme disease. Once they attach, they gorge themselves on your blood, leaving behind a bulls-eye pattern afterwards.



3. Mosquitoes

   Itchy bites are the least of your worries when bitten by a mosquito. These blood-sucking pests can pass on deadly diseases such as the Zika and West Nile viruses. Don’t leave standing water in your yard and be sure to clean out your soggy gutters regularly to help prevent mosquitoes from breeding.



4. Rodents

   Rats and mice are very destructive pests that can cause a lot of damage to your home and belongings. In addition to chewing through your boxes and nesting in your insulation, they can spread bacteria to your food, while spreading pathogens throughout your home. Plus, fleas and other parasites often hitch a ride on their fur.

5. Cockroaches

   These nasty insects spread dangerous bacteria, parasitic worms, and human pathogens. They’re notoriously hard to get rid of, which is why you need the attention of a Nashville pest control company.

6. Flies

   House flies also spread diseases to humans. These despicable pests feed on fecal matter, open wounds and sores, sputum, and decaying organic matter.

7. Spiders

   While most spiders are harmless, there are some that can pose a danger to humans, such as the brown recluse and black widow.

8. Fleas

   These annoying insects aren’t just found on our pets. They can be found on humans too, plus they infest your upholstery, carpets, bedding, and clothing. They also spread serious diseases such as Bartonellosis.

9. Fire Ants

   If you have an allergy to the venom of fire ants, you could go into anaphylactic shock. Even if you’re not allergic, the bite of a fire ant stings badly.

10. Social Wasps

    Social wasps are able to swarm and sting multiple times, triggering serious allergic reactions and red, itchy welts.