Fort Campbell
Pest control in Fort Campbell
Off post near Fort Campbell, or buying a house with a VA loan? Request help for termites, roaches, brown recluses, bed bugs or mice, and ask for an inspection and a written price before any treatment.
Live in on-post family housing? The garrison says on-post residents may not hire their own pest control company. Put in a work order with the housing maintenance office instead. Our PCS pest guide explains.
Licensed companies only: a Tennessee Department of Agriculture charter, or a Kentucky license on the KY side.
4,799
homes
1989
median year built
99%
renter occupied
Homes and pests in Fort Campbell
Fort Campbell straddles the Tennessee and Kentucky line just northwest of Clarksville. The garrison says on-post family housing residents may not hire their own pest control company; pest service there goes through the housing maintenance office. Off-post homes and rentals in Clarksville and Oak Grove are where a private company comes in. The Census counts about 4,799 homes in ZIP 42223 (ACS 2020 to 2024).
Housing here is a mix: about 34% built before 1980 and 36% in 2000 or later. Older homes tend to have more gaps at crawlspaces and doors; newer ones still get termites from the soil and ants at slab edges.
On-post housing is almost all rented (99% in ZIP 42223), and the garrison bars on-post residents from hiring their own pest control company, so a pest problem in family housing is a work order with the housing maintenance office, not a call to us. Our Fort Campbell PCS pest guide covers on-post and off-post moves. If you live off post, or you're buying off post with a VA loan, a private company can inspect.
The weather sets the calendar. Clarksville's Outlaw Field averages 251 insect-active days a year, termites swarm in spring, mosquito nights run June to August, and mice move in after the first freeze around October 31.
Fort Campbell at a glance
| ZIP | Homes | Median year built | Built before 1980 | Renter occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42223 | 4,799 | 1989 | 34% | 99% |
Census ACS 2020-2024. Compare all 14 ZIP codes.
Insect-active days per month in Clarksville (daily mean 50°F or warmer)
Common pest problems in Fort Campbell
How it works
- Tell us what you're seeing. Use the form, or text a photo of the bug or the damage.
- A licensed local company calls you back. They ask a few questions and set a time to look.
- Ask for an inspection and a written price. Nothing is treated until you say yes.
Questions people ask
Do you cover all of Fort Campbell?
Yes, including ZIP 42223. The company confirms your address when they call.
How fast can someone come out?
It depends on the company's schedule and the problem. Say in your request if it's urgent, like wasps inside the house or a bat in a bedroom.
Do I get a price first?
Ask for one. Licensed companies can inspect and quote before treating. If you only want a price, pick that option in the form.
Who licenses pest control here?
In Tennessee, pest control businesses are chartered by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture. Ask the company for its charter and check it before work starts.