Hamilton County · Tennessee
Pest control for Collegedale's growing neighborhoods
Trust Exterminating provides pest control in Collegedale, TN, including termite inspections and treatment for new and older homes, fire ant control for fresh lawns, and quarterly service for ants, roaches and spiders. We're a family-owned company based in Benton, and we serve Collegedale, Ooltewah and the rest of eastern Hamilton County.
Collegedale has grown quickly. The number of housing units roughly doubled between 2000 and 2020, so many homes here are newer builds on land that was recently wooded or farmed. That kind of growth brings its own pest patterns.
Freshly graded lots and new sod are easy targets for fire ants. Disturbed soil and wood left from construction can draw termites. Meanwhile, older homes near the university and along the Wolftever Creek valley deal with the usual moisture-related problems.
We're based in Benton, east of here, and work in this corner of Hamilton County regularly.
Local pest pressure
What we see most in Collegedale
Eastern subterranean termites
New construction isn't immune. Builders' pre-treatments wear off over time, and buried wood scraps or form boards near the foundation can feed a colony.
Field guideRed imported fire ants
Hamilton County is entirely within the state's fire ant quarantine area. Newly graded yards and fresh sod are where mounds often show up first.
Field guideOdorous house ants and other sugar ants
Trails into kitchens are common in newer subdivisions, especially after heavy rain floods their outdoor nests.
German cockroaches
Apartments, student rentals and shared housing near campus see more turnover, and roaches often move in with furniture and boxes.
Field guideStink bugs
Brown marmorated stink bugs gather on sunny walls in the fall and slip inside around windows and siding to overwinter.
Field guide
Why it matters here
Local conditions that drive pests
Rapid new construction
Collegedale's housing stock grew from about 2,200 units in 2000 to more than 4,300 in 2020. Newer homes need termite protection kept current and lawns watched for fire ants.
Wolftever Creek valley
The city sits in the valley of Wolftever Creek, which cuts through White Oak Mountain at Collegedale Gap. Low ground near the creek stays damp, which suits termites and mosquitoes.
Wooded ridges nearby
White Oak Mountain and the surrounding ridges keep woodland close to many neighborhoods. Homes along those edges see more spiders, ticks and rodents.
A university town
Southern Adventist University brings rentals and shared housing. Frequent move-ins mean more chances for roaches or bed bugs to arrive with belongings.
Services in Collegedale
Everything we offer, available here
From our customers
Notes from the field
“Polite, conscientious, thorough and professional. I'm happy to say there are no bugs in or around our household now that Jerry takes care of us.”
Lauren W.
“First time using Trust Exterminating. Great customer service, professional technician, and prompt. Better prices than the last company. Thank you!”
ETD A.
“Jerry has done an outstanding and professional job of keeping us bug free. On his first trip he found and eradicated a large fire ant hill. He is the best of the best.”
Stan S.
Questions
Pest control in Collegedale: FAQ
My house is only a few years old. Do I need termite protection?
Probably yes. Many builders pre-treat the soil, but that treatment doesn't last forever, and any warranty may expire or need renewal. An inspection tells you where things stand and whether a bait or liquid treatment makes sense now.
Why are there so many fire ant mounds in my new yard?
Fire ants are quick to move into disturbed soil and new sod, and Hamilton County is entirely within the state quarantine area. Treating the whole yard, rather than one mound at a time, usually gives longer control.
I rent near campus. Can you treat an apartment or rental?
Yes. For rentals we'll usually coordinate with the landlord or property manager. Roaches and bed bugs especially need the whole unit, and sometimes neighboring units, treated to stay gone.
Do you serve Ooltewah and the area around Collegedale too?
Yes. We serve Collegedale along with Ooltewah, East Brainerd and the rest of eastern Hamilton County.
What should I do about stink bugs getting in every fall?
Seal gaps around windows, siding, vents and utility lines before they start gathering in September and October. An exterior treatment on sunny walls can help, and a vacuum is the easiest way to remove the ones already inside.
Book an inspection in Collegedale
Tell us what you're seeing and where. We'll call you back to schedule.