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Veterans Day 2025

Honoring Our Heroes This Veterans Day Today, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed for our freedom. Your courage, dedication, and service inspire us all. From all of us at 901 Pest Control, thank you, veterans, for protecting our country and the values we hold dear. We’re proud to serve the communities of...

7 Ways Pests Are Taking the Sweat Equity Out of Your House

If you’re like so many other property owners, you put a great deal of time and energy, money and thought into your single biggest investment, your home. Better than anyone else, you know that there’s more to do before your home reaches its full potential, yet slowly but surely, one weekend at a time—with no small amount of sweat and...

See the Damage Done by 2,000 Termites

How would it look if termites eat my house? This is a question that Thomas Chouvenc, Ph.D., is asked a lot. Because termites eat wood inconspicuously, it is usually hard to detect them and estimate how much they already ate by the time you realize you have them. The Formosan subterranean termite (Coptotermes formosanus) is a particularly aggressive termite species,...

901 Pest Control – Memphis’ Highest 5 Star Rated Company on Google!

As the highest rated pest company in the greater Memphis area and North Mississippi, we value our customers and our 5 Star reputation! You can trust your home or business to 901 Pest Control.Our professionally trained and certified technicians can quickly and efficently control termites, ants, roaches, spiders, mosquitoes as well as roof rats and mice! Call us today for...

Termite Awareness Week – Termite Swarmers

Termite Swarmers – What Do They Mean for You? As we enter termite awareness week, we will be focusing on subterranean termites in Memphis and the Mid South area. At certain times of the year, termite colonies produce “swarmers” – the winged adults (Figure 1) that fly away to form their own colonies. Swarming usually occurs during the daytime and...

What Are Subterranean Termites?

Subterranean termites can cause the most damage of any termite species. These termites build distinctive tunnels, often referred to as “mud tubes,” to reach food sources and protect themselves from open air. They eat wood 24 hours a day, seven days a week, using their saw-toothed jaws to bite off small fragments of wood one piece at a time. Over...

Bug & Insect Identification List

“What Bug is This?” Browse 90+ Bug, Insect, Rodent, Bird and Other Pest Identification Guides provided by NPMA! Have you ever found a pest in your house and wondered “what kind of bug is this?” Are you worried about what pests may be damaging your property? The identification of insects and other pests can be tricky. That’s why PestWorld developed...

Termites Are Known as “The Silent Destroyers”

Termites are a dangerous insect species to have to occupy your home. These silent destroyers are the most destructive pests we deal with. They cause billions of dollars in damage every year and cause problems in hundreds of thousands of homes. Fixing their destructive work varies based on the infestation. If you have a minor problem that we catch early,...

Learn More About Termite Control and Extermination

Termites date back more than 120 million years to the time of the dinosaurs. They are known as “silent destroyers” because of their ability to chew through wood, flooring and even wallpaper undetected. Each year, termites cause more than $5 billion in property damage – costs that aren’t covered by homeowners’ insurance policies. This is why being vigilant about termite...

Termite Swarm Season for Memphis Area and North Mississippi

As termite colonies mature, they produce reproductive termites (aelates) that travel in mudtubes (shelter tubes). These termites are waiting for a warm, spring day with sunshine and temperatures ranging from 75-85 degrees after a rain and normally swarm in mid-to-late morning. These swarmer termites intend to swarm outside, break off their wings, and start a new termite colony. Many times...

EPS Spray Foam Insulation May Void Your Termite Warranty

Beware many pest control companies in Memphis and the Midsouth consider SPF (spray polyurethane foam) insulation as big a concern as wood to ground contact! SPF is often applied by insulation contractors in wall voids, in crawl space beneath flooring, even in attic walls and rafters. The issue rests with SPF blocks visual inspection for termite activity and infestation. Before...