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East Memphis, Shelby County

Pest control in East Memphis

Request help anywhere in East Memphis, Poplar Avenue to Ridgeway and River Oaks. 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.

29,489

homes

1976

median year built

69%

owner occupied

Pest control in East Memphis

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Homes and pests in East Memphis

East Memphis runs along the Poplar Avenue corridor, from the neighborhoods around Audubon Park out to Ridgeway and River Oaks. The Census counts about 29,489 homes here, 20,670 of them single-family detached (ACS 2020-2024).

Most houses here are ranches and two-stories from the 1950s to the 1970s under big shade trees. Shade, mulch beds against the slab and leaf litter in gutters keep the soil by the foundation damp for most of the year, which suits termites and the larger roaches that live outdoors and wander in, plus ants.

Housing here is a mix: about 66% built before 1980 and 13% in 2000 or later. Older homes tend to have more gaps at doors and vents; newer ones still let ants and spiders in at garage seals and slab edges.

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 9 chartered pest control offices based in these ZIPs, though most companies work the whole county.

East Memphis ZIP codes

ZIPAreaHomesMedian year builtBuilt before 1980
38117East Memphis (Poplar and Mendenhall)12,235195884%
38119East Memphis (Ridgeway)10,747197952%
38120River Oaks6,507197657%

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 East Memphis

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 East Memphis?

Yes, including ZIPs 38117, 38119, 38120. 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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