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Learn more about common yard pests in Tennessee
Fleas, ticks and mosquitoes - oh my! In Middle Tennessee, our backyards are our sanctuaries and nothing can spoil the fun faster than biting, buzzing bugs! Learn more about common backyard pests you may encounter as you enjoy time outdoors.
Fleas are external wingless parasites that feed on the blood of their hosts. They have a hard flat body that measures 1/8 of an inch in length.
Fleas
Mosquitoes are members of the same insect order as flies and gnats. They are 1/4 to 3/8 of an inch in length with a round head and slim body.
Mosquitoes
Ticks are an external parasite that feed on the blood of mammals. There are up to 15 species of ticks that live in Tennessee.
Ticks
