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Downtown, Shelby County

Pest control in Downtown

Request help anywhere in Downtown and South Main, Harbor Town on Mud Island, and Uptown near the Medical District. A chartered local company calls you back, and you can ask for a free inspection before any treatment.

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We only refer companies with a current Tennessee Department of Agriculture pest control charter. Check one yourself.

13,572

homes

1999

median year built

26%

owner occupied

Pest control in Downtown

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Homes and pests in Downtown

Downtown covers the riverfront and South Main, Harbor Town on Mud Island, and Uptown by the Medical District just north and east. The Census counts about 13,572 homes here, 2,669 of them single-family detached (ACS 2020-2024).

Most Downtown homes are apartments and condos. In shared buildings, roaches and bed bugs move between units through walls and plumbing chases, so treating one unit alone often does not end it. Ask whether the building manager has a contract and whether neighboring units will be inspected too.

About 41% of homes here were built in 2000 or later. Newer slab houses are tighter, but subterranean termites still reach them through slab joints and plumbing openings. Ants and spiders come in at garage door seals.

The weather is the same story across the county. Memphis averages about 56 inches of rain a year and 92 nights that stay at 70°F or warmer (NOAA, 1996 to 2025), and only 6 nights a year reach 20°F. The state's charter list shows 1 chartered pest control office based in these ZIPs, though most companies work the whole county.

Downtown ZIP codes

ZIPAreaHomesMedian year builtBuilt before 1980
38103Downtown9,303199928%
38105Uptown and Medical District4,269197061%

Census ACS 2020-2024. Compare all 33 Shelby County ZIP codes.

Average nights per month that stay at 70°F or warmer, Memphis

Jan: 0 nights0JanFeb: 0 nights0FebMar: 0 nights0MarApr: 0 nights0AprMay: 5 nights5MayJun: 20 nights20JunJul: 28 nights28JulAug: 25 nights25AugSep: 12 nights12SepOct: 2 nights2OctNov: 0 nights0NovDec: 0 nights0Dec
Source: NOAA NCEI daily summaries, Memphis International Airport (USW00013893), 1996 to 2025 (30 full years).

Common pest problems in Downtown

General pest controlThe everyday bugs that come inside and live around the house.Termite inspection and treatmentMud tubes, swarmers in spring, soft wood. Liquid or bait systems.Rats and miceNoises in the attic, droppings in the pantry, chewed wires.CockroachesGerman roaches in the kitchen, big ones from drains and yards.Bed bugsBites, spotting on sheets, bugs in mattress seams.MosquitoesBiting in the yard at dusk, and standing water nearby.Spiders and brown reclusesRecluses in closets and garages, widows in woodpiles.AntsTrails across counters, fire ant mounds, ants after rain.Wasps and beesNests under eaves, yellowjackets in the ground, bees in a wall.FleasBites around the ankles, pets scratching, fleas in the carpet.

Ask for an inspection

How it works

  1. Tell us what you're seeing. Use the form, or text us a photo of the bug.
  2. A chartered local company calls you back. After a few questions they set up a time to look.
  3. Ask for a free inspection and a price. Nothing is treated until you say yes.

Questions homeowners ask

Do you cover all of Downtown?

Yes, including ZIPs 38103, 38105. The company confirms your address when they call.

How fast can someone come out?

It depends on the company's schedule and the problem. Say in your request if it's urgent, like wasps by the door or a rodent in the living area.

Do I get a price first?

Ask for one. Companies can inspect and quote before treating. If you only want a price, pick that option in the form.

How do I check the company?

Ask for its Tennessee charter number, which must be on the company vehicle, and look it up in the Department of Agriculture's public charter search.

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