Special Services For Special Pests

Bed bugs are one of the most frustrating and invasive pests a homeowner can face. These tiny, blood-feeding insects hide in mattresses, furniture, and walls—and once inside, they multiply quickly. At Palmetto Exterminators, we offer proven, professional bed bug control services throughout South Carolina and North Carolina to help you reclaim your home and your peace of mind.

Over-the-counter sprays and foggers often fail to kill all bed bugs and their eggs. In fact, many infestations get worse after failed DIY treatments. Bed bugs are incredibly resilient and often resistant to retail products.

Palmetto Exterminators uses professional-grade treatments to eliminate all stages of the infestation, safely and effectively.

Unlike termites, carpenter ants don't eat wood—they excavate it to build their nests, weakening the structural integrity of your home over time.

How do you know if you're seeing carpenter ants? Look for these warning signs:

• Large black or red ants (¼ to ½ inch long) seen indoors or around wood

• Sawdust-like debris (frass) near baseboards, window sills, or attic spaces

• Rustling sounds in walls or wood structures, especially at night

• Winged ants (swarmers) appearing indoors in spring

Carpenter bees are solitary insects that bore into wood to lay eggs. This creates unsightly holes and weakens the structure of decks, trim, porches, railings, eaves, and more. Left untreated, carpenter bee activity can lead to costly, long-term damage to your South Carolina and North Carolina home and business.

Carpenter bees are large bees—usually black and yellow—that closely resemble bumblebees. Unlike bumblebees, however, they don't live in colonies and don't build traditional hives. Instead, females tunnel into unpainted or untreated wood to create a nesting gallery where they lay eggs. Males are often seen hovering nearby, especially in spring and early summer, but they don't sting. Females can sting if provoked, but rarely do unless directly handled.

The red imported fire ant (RIFA) is native to South America, but is now common throughout South Carolina and North Carolina. These reddish-brown ants build large, dome-shaped mounds in open areas like lawns, flower beds, pastures, driveways, sidewalks, and even around electrical boxes and HVAC systems. When their nests are disturbed, fire ants respond quickly and aggressively, swarming and delivering painful, venomous stings that can cause burning, itching, and, in some cases, severe allergic reactions.

Our fire ant control process uses industry-leading treatments to deliver fast and long-lasting relief. We begin with a thorough inspection of your property to identify active mounds, nesting patterns, and high-risk zones. Next, we apply a broadcast bait treatment across your lawn. This slow-acting bait is carried back to the colony by worker ants, ultimately eliminating the queen and halting reproduction.

Fleas are tiny, wingless parasites that feed on the blood of both pets and humans, causing itchy, red bumps that can lead to irritation or even infection. These pests thrive in warm, humid climates like ours in South Carolina and North Carolina.

Flea control requires more than just targeting adult fleas because fleas have a complex four-stage life cycle—egg, larva, pupa, and adult— allowing infestations to escalate rapidly without proper treatment.

Our flea control services are designed to break the entire life cycle, not just treat what's visible. Whether the problem is indoors, outdoors, or both, our proven treatments offer fast relief and long-lasting protection for your family and pets.

These small, resilient insects can quickly infest areas. Attempting to eradicate them without professional assistance often proves challenging due to their rapid reproduction and ability to hide in hard-to-reach places.

The treatment process for German cockroach infestations typically involves several key steps, including inspection, treatment plan, application, follow-up, and prevention.

By following this comprehensive treatment process, professional pest control services from Palmetto can effectively eliminate German cockroach infestations and help ensure a pest-free environment for your home.

Pantry pests can be a nuisance in any home, infiltrating stored food products and causing contamination. Common pantry pests include beetles, moths, weevils, and ants, which can infest grains, cereals, flour, and other pantry staples. These pests not only compromise the quality of food but also pose health risks to inhabitants. And once they're in your food products, they multiply quickly and become hard to eliminate without professional pest control services.

Protect your pantry and your family's health by contacting Palmetto Exterminators today.

Ticks pose a significant threat to both humans and pets, as they can transmit various diseases, including Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. If tick populations are not controlled, they can multiply and spread, leading to an infestation around your home and property. This can pose ongoing health risks to your family and pets, and make outdoor activities less enjoyable.

To effectively address a tick problem around your home, it's crucial to implement tick control measures. This includes maintaining your lawn regularly - grass mowed short, removing leaves, trimming overgrown vegetation, and hiring Palmetto Exterminators to help control populations.

Yellow jackets are aggressive stinging insects that can quickly turn a backyard into a danger zone. They commonly build nests underground or in walls, which can make them difficult and dangerous to remove without professional help. Unlike bees, yellow jackets can sting repeatedly, and they often do so in swarms when they feel threatened. Their stings are not only painful but can also trigger severe allergic reactions in some individuals, including anaphylaxis.

These wasps are especially active and aggressive in late summer and early fall, when their colonies are largest and food sources are dwindling. You'll often find them hovering near trash cans, outdoor food, or sugary drinks, making outdoor gatherings a challenge. If you suspect an infestation, it's important to contact Palmetto Exterminators for safe and thorough elimination.