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Pest Control in Charleston, SC

Compare 10 local pest control pros. Typical service: $144–$337.

Top Pest Control Companies in Charleston

  1. 1.McFadden Pest Control Inc

    5.0★ (468 reviews)

    5.0★ from 468 reviews

    +18437634533Website

  2. 2.GreenLeaf Pest Solutions

    5.0★ (153 reviews)

    5.0★ from 153 reviews

    +18542273091Website

  3. 3.Atlantic Pest and Termite Management, Inc.

    4.9★ (140 reviews)

    4.9★ from 140 reviews

    +18437954010Website

  4. 4.Six Brothers Pest Control

    4.6★ (71 reviews)

    4.6★ from 71 reviews

    +18437796500Website

  5. 5.Crescent Pest Control

    5.0★ (35 reviews)

    5.0★ from 35 reviews

    +18436548549Website

  6. 6.Trusted Charleston Pest Solutions

    5.0★ (9 reviews)

    5.0★ from 9 reviews

    +18542234472Website

  7. 7.Topline Charleston SC Pest Control

    5.0★ (8 reviews)

    5.0★ from 8 reviews

    +18437902523Website

  8. 8.Trust Guard Pest Charleston SC

    5.0★ (4 reviews)

    5.0★ from 4 reviews

    +18542600114Website

  9. 9.Eco Pest Control of Charleston

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +18439661516Website

  10. 10.Eco Friendly Pest Control Services in Charleston

    +18542606070

Pest Control Cost in Charleston

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Charleston
General pest treatment$144–$337/visit
Quarterly plan$96–$192/quarter
Termite treatment$770–$2,405/job
Rodent exclusion$289–$770/job
Mosquito control$72–$144/visit

Pest Control prices in Charleston run about 4% below the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 10 companies serving Charleston, rated 4.9★ on average across 890 customer reviews.

Charleston Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Charleston's weather means for scheduling pest control.

Last spring frost
February 6
First fall frost
December 23
Annual precipitation
44.42"
Heating degree days
1,736
Cooling degree days
2,375
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan42.8°56.7°2.94"
Feb45.5°59.6°2.51"
Mar51.6°65°3.3"
Apr58.8°72°2.53"
May67.1°78.7°2.16"
Jun74°84.5°4.65"
Jul76.9°87.6°5.4"
Aug76.1°86.4°6.71"
Sep71.8°82°5.76"
Oct62.5°74.6°3.67"
Nov53.6°67.3°2.19"
Dec45.6°59.5°2.6"

NOAA station data 4.64 miles from Charleston.

Permits & Regulations in SC

No permit typically required

  • South Carolina's pesticide regulator is Clemson University's Department of Pesticide Regulation rather than a state agency office
  • A Pesticide Business License is required to perform work in Category 7A, industrial, institutional, structural and health-related pest control
  • South Carolina offers reciprocal licensing with thirteen states for applicators holding an equivalent category elsewhere

License required: SC Pesticide Business License, Category 7A (Clemson DPR)

Sources: www.clemson.edu

Pest Control FAQs for Charleston

How much does pest control cost in Charleston?

A general pest treatment in Charleston typically runs $144-$337 per visit.

Do pest control companies in Charleston, SC need a license?

In SC, South Carolina's pesticide regulator is Clemson University's Department of Pesticide Regulation rather than a state agency office. Ask any Charleston company for its license number before it treats.

How many pest control companies serve Charleston?

We track 10 pest control professionals serving Charleston.

When is pest season in Charleston?

Activity climbs with heat, and Charleston averages 2,375 cooling degree days a year with summer highs near 88F, which keeps most insects active well past a short season.

Does Charleston rainfall affect pest pressure?

At 44.42 inches a year, Charleston moisture drives the ant, mosquito and termite pressure that follows a wet spell.

Is pest control in Charleston more expensive than the national average?

Pest control in Charleston runs about -3.8% versus the national average.

Do pests stop over winter in Charleston?

Winter lows around 43F in Charleston slow activity without ending it, which is why year-round plans are common here.

When should I treat for pests in Charleston?

Most Charleston treatments start after the last frost near February 6, when overwintering insects become active again.