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5 Ways to Get Rid of Fruit Flies

If you’re like any of our Florence pest control members, you’ve probably experienced a fruit fly “infestation” – a small invasion of those tiny little flies that seem to rise up out of nowhere from our sinks or garbage cans. And just when you think you’ve gotten rid of them all… surprise! They’re back.

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Top 10 Most Dangerous Insects In the World

Not many people truly like insects, and for good reasons – they’re creepy, they’re crawly, and they’re just plain pests. But besides the basic reasons to dislike them, there’s also a very strong reason: some are quite dangerous to humans.

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Our Latest South Carolina Pest Control Testimonial

To all the Ledford’s staff: You have been our only company for termite control and regular pest control since the 1970’s. We will be moving in July to a condominium so we will not be needing your services anymore, but we will miss you.

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Termites May Fuel Climate Change

As a go-to company for Columbia and Charleston termite control, we’ve always found termites to be destructive, yet interesting pests. Recently, we read about termites and their potential contribution to climate change and found it pretty interesting.

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Getting Ready for Tick Season

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When it comes to ticks, the members of our Columbia and Charleston pest control offices are all too familiar with them. Ticks prefer warm, humid climates (like South Carolina), which means you should start taking precautions now to avoid tick bites and Lyme disease.

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Protect Your Home or Business with Preventative Pest Control Services

Pest Guide

Use our pest guide to learn about some of the most common household pests. Click on a pest to learn more.

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