Trevor Knox is the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Terminix Service, Inc., one of the largest and most respected pest control companies in the Southeast. With nearly a decade of experience spanning field operations, branch management, and executive leadership, Trevor brings a deep, practical understanding of both the business and service sides of the industry. A “20 Under 40” honoree and active leader in professional development and community initiatives, Trevor’s insights reflect real-world expertise and strategic vision—making his perspective one worth listening to.
If fruit flies keep showing up in your SC or NC kitchen, there's a good reason. The Carolinas grow some of the best produce in the country, and fruit flies love it just as much as we do. South Carolina ranks second in the nation for peach production, ahead of Georgia despite Georgia's "Peach State" […]
Stink Bugs in Your Home: What Attracts Them and How to Get Rid of Them If you've noticed more stink bugs in your SC or NC home lately, you're not imagining it. The invasive brown marmorated stink bug first showed up in the Carolinas around 2009, and it's been spreading steadily since – from Asheville […]
Most cases of earwigs in the house are minor: a handful turning up under the kitchen sink, near a doorframe, or along a basement wall. In the Carolinas, where warm, humid conditions persist well into fall and mild winters rarely give moisture-loving insects a hard reset, earwig pressure on homes in SC and western NC […]
If you thought tick season ended with summer, think again. In South Carolina and western North Carolina, from the hiking trails around Asheville and the wooded neighborhoods of the Upstate to the marsh-edged yards along the SC Lowcountry coast, at least one tick species is active almost every month of the year. And the illnesses […]
Flea Prevention and Treatment: A Step-by-Step Guide for SC & NC Homeowners Fleas are a year-round risk in South Carolina and western North Carolina and if you have a dog or a cat, that risk follows your pet right through the front door. From busy pet households in Greenville and Spartanburg to vacation homes along […]
Why DIY Bed Bug Treatment Almost Never Works and What Does Can you get rid of bed bugs yourself? Sometimes, but bed bugs are a year-round risk across the Carolinas, from Charlotte rental homes to Myrtle Beach vacation rentals and the short-term stays along the Grand Strand. Whether you're in a Columbia neighborhood or a […]
Ants in Your House: Why They're There and How to Get Rid of Them for Good If you're seeing ants in your home across the Carolinas, you're not imagining it: warm springs, humid summers, and mild winters keep ant colonies active here nearly year-round. From the older craftsman homes in Columbia's Shandon neighborhood to new […]
Rodent Awareness Week: Top 10 Cities for Rodent Activity in SC, NC & GA Every fall, Rodent Awareness Week brings a timely reminder that cooler temperatures don't just mean sweater weather: they also mean rats and mice are actively searching for a warm place to wait out the winter. Organized by the National Pest Management […]
Summer is upon us and certain sounds can spark feelings of nostalgia. Birds chirping, cicadas singing, bees buzzing, steaks sizzling on the grill… predacious mosquitoes screaming in your ear followed by furious slapping and copious amounts of cursing. These annoying blood suckers can really put a damper on your backyard barbecue. With mosquitoes, sometimes the […]
One Weekly Habit for Mosquito Awareness Week That Beats Any Spray National Mosquito Control Awareness Week runs June 20–26, 2026, and if you live in the Carolinas or the Central Savannah River Area, the timing could not be more relevant. Mosquito season is already underway – and the heat and afternoon storms of a Southern […]