Charleston Pest Control Services

Ledford’s Pest Control has been providing industry leading Charleston pest control services ever since 1975 and our services continue to grow and expand. We have also opened an office in Columbia, South Carolina as well which provides repair services in addition to pest control services. With our Charleston pest control services we specialize in the prevention and extermination of many pests including termites, ants, fleas, roaches and spiders. Our expert services will ensure that these pests permanently leave your home or business for many years to come.

In order to properly service your pest control issue we first need to identify which type of creature is infesting your home or business. We have provided a guide for you to refer to in an attempt to identify some of the most common pests found in the Charleston, South Carolina area. If you have any questions about our Charleston pest control services please make sure to contact us. You can also request for a pest control expert to visit your property with our thorough inspection services.

Ants

Ants can become a major problem if you do not take care of them as soon as you notice an infestation. Though ants will not cause nearly the same structural damage that can be done by termites, they can still be frustrating and embarrassing when they gather in your property or business. Our Charleston pest control services will make sure to exterminate the ants on your property. This can be a difficult process due to the ability of ants to crawl through the smallest cracks. They will look for anything sweet or greasy to feed on and are typically found in the kitchen or pantry. Once the ants have found their food they will leave behind an invisible chemical trail and that is how the infestation begins as more and more ants will soon gather in the same area. When you call our Charleston pest control services we will make sure that the ant colony is eliminated which includes the ants that are not visible. Common products such as sprays will only eliminate the visible ants which will still leave most of the colony at the nest allowing them to return. The only way to truly have an ant free home is to call the pest control experts at Ledford’s.

Fleas

Fleas can quickly grow into a huge population and can become a serious problem that requires the attention of our Charleston pest control services. Typically these pests are brought into your home by a pet and then once they have infested your home they will start to expand the size of their colony. A female flea has the ability to lay up to 18 eggs every day and when you multiply that number by just 20 female fleas then you are up to 2,000 flea eggs in just one week. During treatment it is important to remember that it can take up to two weeks to completely rid your home from fleas due to the fact that fleas in a cocoon are invulnerable to treatment until they emerge. Once you call for our Charleston pest control services it is important to remove all objects and food from the floor or areas that fleas can be found. You will also want to wash all bedding, vacuum the rugs, and remove pets and to make sure you are not home during treatment for the pests. All pets should be properly treated for fleas as well. If you are ready for an inspection please make sure to contact our Charleston pest control services right away.

Roaches

If you suspect an infestation of roaches in your home please make sure to contact our Charleston pest control services to eliminate them from your property. There are many different ways that roaches can enter your home or business and they can create a lot of problems once they are on your property. Roaches will typically enter through cracks in the walls or floors, through the vents, in the sewers and many other potential ways. The reason that roaches are most often found in a home is due to the ideal living environment that it provides. Roaches like areas that are warm and contain plenty of food and water and places to rest which are all available in most every home in the Charleston area. Most people are not aware of how quickly roaches are able to reproduce and the rate at which it will happen. For every single roach that you see there could be up to 200 more behind your walls just waiting for the opportunity to come out. Roach eggs are protected from some of the available insecticides which is why it is important to contact our Charleston pest control services to properly eliminate them from your home.

Spiders

The experts at Ledford’s Pest Control can help you to eliminate spiders from your property with our Charleston pest control services. Spiders will typically be found hiding in dark areas in your house or business but due to the vast number of unique spiders it is difficult to summarize them all. Some prefer moisture or damp areas while others might enjoy warm areas. Some areas that you should check include crawl spaces, attics, air vents, attics and many other dark areas in your business or home. If you suspect that you have a spider infestation, please make sure to contact us right away. There are many different spiders that can cause many problems and that is why we encourage you to contact our Charleston pest control services to properly exterminate them.

Termites

If you do find termites on your property it is very important to contact our Columbia or Charleston pest control services right away to eliminate them from your property. Just because you find evidence of termite infestation does not mean that it is too late to save your home it just means that you need to contact a specialist as soon as possible. Termites have the unique ability to eat 24 hours a day and since they are almost always hidden from view, they can cause a lot of damage in a small amount of time without you knowing until there is serious damage. These pests also feed on more than just wood and will feed on any cellulose-based substances, books, boxes, furniture and many other areas in your home. Early detection is very important and if you suspect any infestation from termites please make sure to contact us so our Charleston pest control services can properly eliminate them from your property.