
Unwelcome Guests: How to Identify and Eliminate Termites
Just like dealing with unwanted house guests, addressing a termite infestation requires proactive measures and effective strategies.

Termite Damage vs Wood Rot? How to Tell the Difference
We’ve created a guide to help understand the differences between termite and wood rot damage, as well as the causes. Learn more!

5 Types of Household Spiders
Being able to recognize what exactly is in your home is the first step to getting them out, here is our list of five common household spiders.

What an Ant Infestation Says About Your Home
Do you suspect you may have ants in your home? If you’re worried these creepy crawlers may have made themselves too comfortable in your home then do not fear, our professional exterminators are here to help. Our team at Palmetto Exterminators has put together a comprehensive ant infestation guide.

How to Prepare for Your First Pest Control Visit
Nobody looks forward to pest control visits, because nobody looks forward to having pest issues in the first place. But when you find yourself facing down an army of invading ants or hunting for the source of your damaged porch railing, everyone wants their pest control visit to be as seamless and successful as possible.

5 Kinds of Bugs That Stick Around in the Winter
While it may not necessarily feel like it in the Lowcountry, winter is right around the corner. It is important to remember that just like us, plenty of insects are preparing for the upcoming cold weather. Bugs that we may not expect to make it through the colder temperatures, such as termites, cockroaches, bed bugs, spiders, and ants, all have methods of survival.

How to Check for Bed Bugs When Traveling This Summer
With summer upon us, the traveling season is right around the corner. While families and friends are eager to book that long-awaited getaway, it is important to make sure your destination is bed bug-free. While most people know what bed bugs are, we want to give you a rundown of why they are such despised insects and how to check for bed bugs.

How to Identify Different Types of Bees
With over 20,000 different species of bees, the planet is full of these buzzing insects, hopping from flower to flower and creating the honey we all know and love. Though these bees can sting, it is very rare that pest exterminators are needed to control these insects. To keep track of these bees, all species are classified into seven different families, each with unique traits.

What Attracts Stink Bugs?
Does it seem like your home attracts stink bugs? Maybe you’ve seen them creeping around and aren’t sure what kind of home pest control to use. Or you’ve tried to catch one and it released a horrible, rotten smell? Don’t worry, your local exterminators at Palmetto Exterminators have compiled some tips to help you out when it comes to dealing with stink bugs.

Do DIY Pest Control Products Work?
We’ve all done it. You see a cockroach in your home, attempt to kill it in an unhinged panic, all the while anxiously hoping that there are no other offenders on your premises. While sometimes this can be the case, so often there are numerous ‘friends’ lurking right around the corner, in the entryway, by your pet’s food, or even under the bed.