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Wolf spider in Knoxville TN - Russell's Pest Control

Wolf Spiders in Knoxville: Giants In The House

Here in Knoxville, one spider in particular is making people call us left and right. If people in East Tennessee are calling us about spiders of alarming size, they probably
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Cockroaches at night in Knoxville TN - Russell's Pest Control

Are Cockroaches Nocturnal?

No one wants to encounter a cockroach in their home. The truth is that you may have cockroaches in your home, but never see them whatsoever. This is because roaches
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A little black ant found in Knoxville TN - Russell's Pest Control

Little Black Ants In Tennessee

Having a huge trail of ants appear in the house out of nowhere seems like a universal experience. Little black ants appear to move by the hundreds, and more often
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Camel crickets in Knoxville TN - Russell's Pest Control

Camel Crickets – Everything You Need To Know

Most people have never heard of camel crickets. The truth is that most of us have probably encountered a camel cricket or two dozen in our lives, we just weren’t aware
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Tweezers are used to safely remove a tick - Russell's Pest Control in Knoxville TN

Safe Tick Removal Tips

Here in Knoxville, we are used to dealing with a number of pests in the spring and summertime. Few pose more of a threat than ticks, who are infamous for
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What cicadas will look like around Knoxville TN - Russel's Pest Control

After 17 years, Brood-X Cicadas are About to Surface

At some point during the latter part of May, hundreds of billions of cicadas are going to emerge from the earth and take to the air. Some people are freaked
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Mosquito found in Knoxville TN - Russell's Pest Control

How Tennessee Residents Can Keep Their Yards Mosquito-Free This Summer

Have you ever wondered why there are so many mosquitoes all over Tennessee? We happen to have ideal breeding conditions for them for about half of the year, starting as
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Mosquito biting Knoxville resident during spring - Russell's Pest Control

It’s Time To Think About Mosquito Control In Knoxville

One of the upsides to the colder winter months here in Knoxville is the disappearance of mosquitoes. Unfortunately, they’ll be back to bug us again soon, and we’ll be in
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Do termites infest brick homes in Knoxville TN - Russell's Pest Control

Do Termites Infest Brick Homes?

Termites are infamous for causing a lot of wood damage. They obviously infest wooden homes, but what about structures built with brick, stone, or other materials? The bad news is
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Termite frass is a common sign of termites in Knoxville TN - Russell's Pest Control

Signs of Termites in Your Knoxville Home

Here in Knoxville, termites are a year-round pest problem. However, the spring and summer months bring about an abundance of new termite infestations. In order to better prepare yourself for
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