Pest Control in South Memphis and Orange Mound, TN

Homes and pests in South Memphis and Orange Mound

South Memphis and Orange Mound are among the city's oldest neighborhoods, just south of Downtown. The Census counts about 26,833 homes here, 17,795 of them single-family detached (ACS 2020-2024).

Most homes here were built before 1960, many of them wood-frame houses on piers. Old wood near the ground and gaps under doors make termites and rats the common calls, with roaches close behind. Sealing gaps is the part of rodent work that keeps them out, and it is worth asking about before any baiting.

About 70% of homes here were built before 1960. In a house that old, check the crawlspace or the base of the walls first: wood sills and piers near damp soil are where termites start, and gaps under doors let in mice and roaches.

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

South Memphis and Orange Mound ZIP codes

ZIP	Area	Homes	Median year built	Built before 1980
38106	South Memphis	11,226	1954	94%
38114	Orange Mound and Castalia	12,226	1955	92%
38126	South Downtown and Foote Homes	3,381	1979	51%

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

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

Source: NOAA NCEI daily summaries, Memphis International Airport (USW00013893), 1996 to 2025 (30 full years).

Common pest problems in South Memphis and Orange Mound

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.

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How it works

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

Questions homeowners ask

Do you cover all of South Memphis and Orange Mound?

Yes, including ZIPs 38106, 38114, 38126. 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.

Pest control in South Memphis and Orange Mound