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How Do Our Termite Treatments Work?

Termites are one of the most frustrating pests anyone can have in their home or business – not only because they’re virtually undetectable, but they’re also hard to get rid of. At Ledford’s, we choose only the best for our termite treatments, and here’s how they work.

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This Plant Could Change the Pest Control Game

If you have a garden, you’ve probably experienced some sort of pest infestation that’s caused problems for your fruits, vegetables, or flowers. Well, we recently read an article by futurity.org that describes a unique plant that could change the pest control game.

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What Makes Formosan Termites Different?

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In South Carolina, there are two main types of termites that can cause damage to homes and buildings: subterranean termites and drywood termites. The main difference between the two is that subterranean termites live underground and dig tunnels to their food source while drywood termites live in the wood itself.

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How to (Naturally) Keep Pests Out of Your Garden

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According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, April is Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month, and if you’re a gardener, you’ve probably experienced the frustration that comes with pests eating your herbs, vegetables, or flowers. The warmer the weather gets, the more likely pests are to appear and start munching away at your hard work – but our Charleston pest control company has a few tips for preventing that.

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What to Know About the Zika Virus

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The latest health epidemic in the news is a virus carried by the Aedes mosquito called the Zika virus. Understanding what the virus is, where it came from, and the effects it can have may be a little confusing, so our Columbia pest control company is here to break it down.

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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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