Posts by Trevor Knox

When it comes to pest control, North Charleston Branch Manager Kristy Thompson explains how Terminix does much more than just spray for bugs.

Labor Day has come and gone and the summer season is quickly coming to an end. This is the time of year where we turn or attention away from summer fun and gear up for another football season (go tigers and gamecocks) as we turn our attention to tailgates, school and fall getaways. While much of the country begins to move into noticeably cooler temps, here in the Carolinas and the CSRA region, the temperatures will remain warm for the foreseeable future, and that means prime breeding ground for ticks.

All termites pose a massive threat to homeowners. But did you know there is one species of termite that is more dangerous than others? In fact, a recent discovery by our team confirms that these termites, known as Formosan termites, are spreading across South Carolina. Here are some Formosan fast facts so you can be better prepared.

The American cockroach (Periplaneta americana) is one of the largest and most prolific cockroach species in the United States. In some areas they are known as “water bugs” or “Bombay canaries,” but in the Southeast they are affectionately called “palmetto bugs.” It’s a fitting name for the largest cockroach in the “Palmetto state” of South Carolina. American cockroaches are built for stealth and speed. These cockroaches easily can scale up a plumbing pipe and squeeze through a tiny crack to make their way indoors. Having a large, speedy insect running past you on the kitchen floor in the middle of the night is scary enough, but these suckers are pretty good fliers too. With wings outstretched, they can easily be mistaken for a small bird.

Should you paint your porch ceiling blue to deter wasps? What about planting garlic to keep mosquitoes away? While there is some merit to some DIY pest control, local pest management professional Chris Haynes of locally-owned Terminix in Bluffton shares some expert advice for a pest-free summer.

Termites can pose a massive threat to homeowners. These eye-opening facts about the wood-destroying insects may be shocking, but have no fear. Going on the offensive with an established termite control company like Terminix will stop termites in their tracks.

Every house requires regular maintenance. Without it, homeowners run the risk of incurring serious (and expensive) damage. Thankfully, with the right resources and a little forethought, you can prevent the worst. Here is one of the most expensive types of damage — and the simple steps you can take to make sure it doesn’t happen to your home.

Kevin Hathorne, technical director and board certified entomologist for Terminix Service, Inc., the ninth largest pest control company in the U.S., answers the questions that bug us all the most.

Travel plans in your near future? Evidence shows that bed bugs will continue to threaten overnight retreats and vacations. With precautions in-hand, the experts at Terminix Service, Inc. are using National Bed Bug Awareness Week, which runs from June 3-9, as an opportunity to educate travelers of all sorts.

Terminix Service, Inc. unveiled the new official Guinness World Records’ largest ant farm April 27 at Discovery Place Science in celebration of the museum’s annual Arthropod Day.