McMinn Termite and Pest Control

10/17/2026

While doing a Annual service on The Sentricon System we found two stations loaded with Termites. If you have any questions or concerns about your property give us a call.

10/15/2026

October marks the start of peak season for mice and rats in our area. Here's why:

🐀 Cooling nighttime temperatures push them from their outdoor burrows to heated indoor structures.
🐀Rats can squeezes through surprisingly small openings around utility lines, crawl space vents, and soffits.
🐀 Once inside, they quickly establish nests in quiet areas like attics, walls, and subfloors.

Call us for help at (423) 744-7257.

10/12/2026

Spooky season is upon us, but that's no reason to deal with spiders.

Give us a call for help at (423) 744-7257.

10/09/2026

Good thing we know the difference.. and can help with both.

Give us a call at (423) 744-7257.

Flying ants or termites? Knowing the difference matters. 👀

Look at the antennae, waist and wings. Termites have straight antennae, a thick waist and two pairs of equal-length wings, while flying ants look noticeably different.

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10/05/2026

Trust us here at McMinn Termite and Pest Control to install The Sentricon System for your home.

Call us today at (423) 744-7257.

When it comes to protecting your home from termites, experience matters. 🏠

The Sentricon® system protects millions of structures and is installed and serviced by highly trained Certified Sentricon Specialists®.

See why homeowners trust Sentricon: https://bit.ly/4y1tKjW

09/30/2026

September and October are the peak months for stink bugs in East Tennessee! Dropping temperatures have them headed indoors for warmth and shelter. Watch for them near windows and doors, and then give us a call at (423)744-7257 for help.

09/27/2026

While we are loving these cooler temperatures, the mice (and other rodents) are not.

🐀 When nighttime temperatures drop, outdoor nesting spots lose their warmth.
🐀 Natural outdoor food sources are dwindling as autumn begins and fields are harvested.
🐀 Rodents will find hidden nesting spots in your attics, garages, and wall voids.

Call us for help at (423)744-7257.

09/24/2026

The end of summer means an increase in hornets as well.

⚫ Temperature fluctuations contribute to heightened aggression levels.
⚫ Hornets are significantly larger and more aggressive than their wasp cousins. Their stings contain higher concentrations of venom, making them potentially more dangerous (especially for those with allergies).
⚫ Hornet removal involves enhanced safety protocol and specialized equipment. We can help! Give us a call at (423) 744-7257.

09/21/2026

Call us at (423)744-7257 for help.

They’re called “super-termites” for a reason. 😳🏠

Formosan termite colonies can grow up to 10 times larger than typical native subterranean termite colonies and can cause severe structural damage in as little as six months.

Know the signs, understand the risk and learn how to help protect your home from this aggressive termite species.

What every homeowner should know about Formosan termites: https://bit.ly/4r7MhbG

09/17/2026

As summer comes to a close, wasps are becoming more agitated.

❌Loss of food source
❌Scavenging for sugar
❌Peak colony size (and defensiveness)

If you see nests or large numbers of wasps swarming, give us a call at (423)744-7257.