Posts by Trevor Knox

Did you know that rodents seek shelter in more than 21 million homes each winter? As the weather cools off, Terminix Service, Inc. is joining the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) to promote Rodent Awareness Week, declared for Oct. 20-26.

Terminix Service, the largest pest control company in the Palmetto State, has been named one of the Best Places To Work in South Carolina for the sixth year in a row by the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, SC Biz News and the Best Companies Group. The survey and awards program was designed to identify, recognize, and honor the best employers in the state of South Carolina benefiting the state’s economy, workforce, and businesses.

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

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.