Posts by Trevor Knox

Football’s back. And, at least in the south, that means it’s peak tailgating season. For SEC & ACC fans, it’s the most magical time of the year… until you hear the telltale buzzing of an unwelcome pest. Rival fans are bad enough, but factor in flying insects trying to land on your food and drinks […]

The Shane Beamer era is off to a quick start in Columbia, with the Gamecocks beginning the season 2-0, thanks in large part to the outstanding play of ZaQuandre White and Parker White. ZaQuandre did a little bit of everything against Eastern Illinois, including special teams. He finished with a career night that included four […]

South Carolina’s Top Summer Pests and Tips for a Pest-Free Home Folks across the South are making the most of the final weeks of summer, flocking to backyards and the great outdoors en masse. Unfortunately, people aren’t the only creatures who like to make the most of their summer. Late-summer days are also prime conditions […]

It’s been a long year of staying put, and everyone is ready to get back out and see something besides their own living rooms again. Whether it’s a short weekend getaway to the mountains or a weeks-long bacchanal at the beach, pent-up demand is sending folks out of town in droves. As we remember just […]

Summer has officially arrived, including the rain and humidity which provide a perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes. In recognition of National Mosquito Control Awareness Week, Terminix Service, Inc., (TSI), the nation’s tenth-largest pest control company, unveils the top 15 cities in the Carolinas and Central Savannah River Area where mosquitoes will be most prevalent.  The […]

Although termites are the primary wood-eating pests that homeowners hear about, there are actually many other varieties of insects that pose a risk to the structure of your home.  We know that’s a bummer, but don’t worry! Our resident entomologist, Kevin Hathorne, has done extensive research on the most common types of wood-destroying pests, so you […]

Terminix Service, Inc., the largest pest control company in the Carolinas, is pleased to celebrate two Terminix employees recognized at the South Carolina Pest Control Association’s Pest Pro Summit on May 24, 2021. Renee Tucker, piedmont region administrator, was named the Administrative Professional of the Year. The award recognizes Tucker as the state’s best in […]

The University of South Carolina Women’s Beach Volleyball team recently wrapped up a successful 2021 season. The Gamecocks finished with a 23-9 record and #16 ranking in the American Volleyball Coaches Association’s (AVCA) final poll. Pacing the way for the Gamecocks this year were Katie Smith and Skylar Allen, who were both recognized as second-team […]

The South Carolina Gamecocks baseball team is entering the final stretch of the 2021 season. The Gamecocks recently traveled to Oxford to take on the University of Mississippi in a three-game series before hosting the University of North Florida at Founders Park. Despite going 1-3 over that stretch, junior Wes Clarke continued to deliver for […]

It’s never too soon to start thinking about football season! The South Carolina Gamecocks held their annual Black and Garnet spring game on April 25, giving fans a chance to see next year’s roster led by new head coach Shane Beamer. Redshirt senior running back ZaQuandre White, who switched over to the defensive side of […]