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Russell's Pest Control

Russell's Pest Control

Russell's Pest Control provides residential and commercial pest management in Knoxville and across East Tennessee. The company opened in 1971 and also installs and replaces crawl-space vapor barriers.

Last Updated October 1, 2026.

Business Highlights
  • Its technicians are certified and licensed.
  • Technicians are certified and recertified annually.
  • It lists QualityPro, GreenPro and NPMA among its pest-control credentials.
  • It offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee if pests return.

Service Area

Knoxville, Lenoir City, Sevierville, Loudon, Chattanooga, Kingsport, Jefferson City, Morristown, Newport, Maryville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Oak Ridge, Cleveland, Dayton, Crossville and Athens; Knox County, Blount County, Loudon County, Roane County, Anderson County, Jefferson County, Bradley County, Monroe County, Hamilton County and Campbell County.

Active Business Listing

Russell's Pest Control is one of 12 pest control companies ProsGrade lists in Knoxville, Tennessee.

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10 services listed, including Residential pest control, Commercial pest control and PestFree365+. Open Monday to Saturday. Rated 4.8 from 1,871 reviews.

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How This Business Compares

How Russell's Pest Control compares with the other 11 pest control companies on ProsGrade in Knoxville, using public Google ratings and review counts.

  • Has more Google reviews (1,871) than 10 of the 11 other Knoxville pest control companies on ProsGrade.
  • One of 11 Knoxville pest control companies on ProsGrade rated 4.7 or higher from at least 10 reviews.

Services Covered

10 services
  • Residential pest controlCustom home pest management plans
  • Commercial pest control
  • PestFree365+Customized seasonal treatments; additional visits between appointments when needed
  • One-time pest serviceInterior and exterior inspection, one targeted treatment, and 1–2 follow-ups if necessary
  • Apartment pest controlWhole-building treatment rather than single-unit service
  • HOA pest controlIPM-based prevention through regular maintenance
  • Real estate inspectionsChecks for current pest activity, past damage and vulnerabilities to future problems
  • Attic insulationEco-friendly insulation combined with a borate-based pest-control product
  • Vapor barrier installation and replacementCrawl-space plastic liners to reduce moisture and condensation
  • House dehumidifier installationFor indoor health and protection from pests and potential property damage

Reviews

What customers say

Customers praise respectful, professional technicians and clear explanations of planned work and treatments. One customer also appreciated a call before arrival and shoe covers indoors. One customer says a raccoon-trapping contract was not fulfilled over Christmas and New Year and that a promised refund was not issued; another says a manager was defensive about a technician-change request and a fee was quoted for switching technicians.

Customer Reviews

Ammara Imran

I have Justin from Russel Pest Control came out for spraying the apartment building and he is such a nice guy. Very respectful and did his job professionally. We recommend them 100%

Liz & Phil Randall

I’ve been using Russell’s for about 2 to 3 years now. I called because I had a complaint. The manager called me back and was super defensive and not friendly. Didn’t have any customer service in mind when I asked to change technicians. They told me there would be a fee to have a different person come out. I do not recommend them.
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Vanessa Martinez

Love Russell's! The office staff is great - always professional and courteous. I've had the pleasure of working with Shirley, George, Stacy, and Michelle, and they have all been so helpful and kind. The technicians have always been wonderful to work with. Billy delivers high-quality service and goes the extra mile to provide peace of mind. He is knowledgeable and takes the time to explain the steps he's following/products he's using to ensure the safety of our babies and pets. We had an inspection with Paul, and although the circumstances of our pest issue were not ideal, he provided complete reassurance that our home is in good hands with Russell's. He was thorough and gave detailed explanations of the recommended treatments to keep our home and family safe. Billy and Paul bring a level of care and attention you don't often find in the service industry. Highly recommend Russell's for your pest control (and crawl space) needs!
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Blaine Eads

Our tech came and was on time. He called first to say he was on his way. I discussed my concerns and he politely answered all my questions and explained what he planned to do. He wore shoe covers inside and was very respectful of our home. It’s two story and I didn’t expect him to treat around exterior side of 2 nd floor windows but he actually did. Thanks for thorough treatment. Great job!!
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Lou Smith

These individuals may be very good for eliminating pests from inside your home. I would not use them for trapping animals in your yard particularly over a holiday week. For a $360 no guarantee fee, they stated that they would come to my house, set a trap to catch a raccoon that was a danger to some pets I have back in my yard. Then because it was both Christmas and New Year, they did not fulfill the contract, kept the money, told me they would refund it and then tell me it was impossible for them to refund it. Please do not sign a contract with them for trapping a wild animal. They are not honest and they are not going to work on a holiday or a weekend either which is okay, but that needs to explicitly stated. In particular, I would not advise you to have anything to do with the individual named Mark Peck who will not give you an honest representation of what they are willing to do before taking your money. I have been in personal contact with this individual who told me they would " make it right " and yes I have the written documentation, but apparently he lied about it. After saying he would make it right he then told me he would have to talk to his manager and his manager refused. Stay away from them for this particular service. They're probably fine for everything else that is inside the home.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Russell's Pest Control provide preparation instructions before treatment?

Before a scheduled visit, customers receive specific preparation steps. Common measures include clearing the premises, bringing pets indoors and storing items securely.

Does PestFree365+ cover mosquitoes and termites?

No. Mosquitoes and termites are listed among the plan's exclusions.