Polk County County · Tennessee
Pest control in Benton, TN, our home base
Trust Exterminating provides pest control in Benton, TN, from our own office on US 411. As a family-owned Polk County company, we treat termites, ants, ticks, spiders, mice and mosquitoes for homes and businesses in town and the surrounding countryside, and we run a DIY Pest Shop in the same building.
Benton is the county seat of Polk County and where our office is. It sits just southeast of where the Ocoee River meets the Hiwassee, with the Unicoi Mountains rising to the east and the Cherokee National Forest a short drive up State Route 314.
Being local means we see the same patterns year after year: termite swarms after the first warm spring rains, fire ant mounds in fresh-cut fields, mice moving in when the weather turns in fall, and ticks wherever the grass meets the tree line. We plan treatments around those seasons instead of a one-size schedule.
If you'd rather do some of the work yourself, stop by the DIY Pest Shop inside our office. We'll talk through what you're seeing, sell you the product that fits, and explain how to apply it by the label. If it turns out to be more than a DIY job, the same people can come out and take a look.
Local pest pressure
What we see most in Benton
Eastern subterranean termites
Homes on damp ground near the Hiwassee and Ocoee bottoms, and older houses with wood touching soil, are the most common termite calls we see around Benton.
Field guideFire ants
Polk County is on Tennessee's imported fire ant quarantine list. Mounds show up in yards, ballfields, pastures and along roadsides, and they spread when soil is moved.
Field guideTicks
With national forest and farmland all around town, ticks are a routine spring and summer problem for families with dogs, gardens or wooded back lots.
Field guideHouse mice
Mice from surrounding fields push into houses, garages and stored equipment once fall nights get cold, often through gaps around plumbing and crawl space vents.
Field guideBrown recluse spiders
Brown recluse are common in Tennessee homes. They hide in closets, attics, storage boxes and seldom-used rooms, which makes cluttered storage areas worth checking.
Field guideStink bugs
Brown marmorated stink bugs gather on sunny siding in fall and slip into attics and wall gaps to overwinter, especially in homes near orchards, gardens and woods.
Field guide
Why it matters here
Local conditions that drive pests
Where two rivers meet
Benton sits near the confluence of the Ocoee and Hiwassee rivers. Low, damp ground near water helps termites and mosquitoes, and it keeps crawl spaces humid through the summer.
Forest and farmland at the edge of town
Cherokee National Forest lands lie just east, and much of the county is woods and pasture. That puts wildlife, ticks and field mice close to most homes, even in town.
Small-town housing mix
Benton has older homes near the center of town along with newer houses and manufactured homes on rural lots. Older wood framing, crawl spaces and skirting gaps each need a different kind of attention.
Mild winters, long seasons
Winters here are short enough that many insects stay active into late fall and wake up early in spring. Regular service keeps pressure down through the whole cycle instead of just reacting to the worst month.
Services in Benton
Everything we offer, available here
From our customers
Notes from the field
“I didn't have that much trust in exterminators, but then I started using Trust Exterminating and he put all the trust in the world back in me. He has done a stupendous job.”
Erica S.
“Jerry does an excellent job providing pest control at our home. He is always punctual and takes care of any pests efficiently. I highly recommend his service.”
Alan W.
“Great service. Nice people and I hardly ever see a bug after only 3 months they have been coming. It's amazing. I highly recommend them!”
Flo W.
Questions
Pest control in Benton: FAQ
Can I come by the office instead of calling?
Yes. Our office is in Benton and includes the DIY Pest Shop, so you can stop in, describe what you're seeing, or bring a sample in a sealed bag or jar. Check our hours before you come.
What can I buy at the DIY Pest Shop?
We stock products for common household jobs like ants, roaches, spiders and rodents, and we'll explain how to use each one according to label directions. The advice comes with it, so you're not guessing in a store aisle.
When do termites swarm around Benton?
Eastern subterranean termites usually swarm in spring, often on a warm day after rain. If you see winged insects coming from a window sill, wall or porch post, save a few in a bag and let us identify them. Flying ants look similar but need different treatment.
Do you service rural properties with long driveways and outbuildings?
That's most of Polk County, so yes. We'll walk the house and the outbuildings that matter, and we'll tell you honestly which ones are worth treating and which just need cleanup or sealing.
How often should a Benton home be treated?
Many homes here do well on a quarterly plan, because insects stay active from early spring well into fall. A home with no ongoing issues may only need occasional visits. We'll recommend a schedule after we see the property.
Do you offer termite inspections for home sales in Polk County?
We can inspect for termites and other wood-destroying insects when you're buying or selling a home. Call ahead with the closing date so we can schedule the inspection in time.
Book an inspection in Benton
Tell us what you're seeing and where. We'll call you back to schedule.