Termites in the Mid-South Area

Termites in the Mid-South Area

Termites are active in both Tennessee and Mississippi.


What Type of Termite is Most Common in the Mid-South?

Subterranean termites, the most destructive wood-feeding insect in Tennessee and Mississippi.

When Do Termites Swarm in the Mid-South?

Generally, termites swarm on a warm day after a rainfall. Swarms also may occur during the winter months in heated buildings. The swarming habits of the most common species in the Mid-South are as follows:

• The Eastern Subterranean termite typically swarms in the morning, any time from February to May.

• The Dark Southeastern Subterranean termite usually swarms in daylight between March and June.

• The Light Southeastern Subterranean termite swarms in daylight from August to October.

• The Formosan termite, not native to our area but have been identified in the past, swarms at night during the late Spring.

More Information about Termites in Tennessee and Mississippi

According to Termite Infestation Probability Zones, Tennessee is located in region #2 and Mississippi is located in region #1. The termite Infection Map was developed by the U.S. Forest Service years ago. The map is a depiction of the scientific studies conducted by the Forest Service. This is for subterranean termites only.