Termite extermination focuses on eliminating an active infestation, while termite control includes both eliminating termites and helping prevent future infestations. Our termite services are designed to provide immediate treatment and long-term protection.
Barrier Pest Services provides termite inspections, termite control and termite extermination services throughout Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester Counties, including Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Summerville, Goose Creek, Moncks Corner, Johns Island and many surrounding communities.
We offer both liquid barrier treatments and Advance® termite bait systems. The right solution depends on your home's construction, the level of termite activity and your long-term protection goals. We'll recommend the best option after completing a thorough inspection.
Many termite infestations remain hidden until damage has already occurred. If you notice mud tubes, discarded wings, damaged wood or other signs of termite activity, schedule an inspection as soon as possible. Annual termite inspections are also recommended for homes
Yes. Their sting is very painful and can cause significant allergic reactions in some individuals. Because they are highly defensive and capable of stinging multiple times, a nest near your home entrance, porch or play area is a genuine safety
We strongly advise against it. Attempting to remove a nest without professional protective gear and the right treatment tools is extremely dangerous. One wrong move can trigger a swarm attack, which poses a serious health risk to you and your
The cost depends on the location and size of the nest. Treating a nest inside a wall void or a high-up tree branch requires more specialized equipment and time than a nest that is easily accessible. We provide a free
While both are stinging wasps, hornets are generally larger and more robust. Yellow jackets are smaller with more distinct, bright yellow and black bands. European hornets, common in our area, often have a more brownish or reddish-brown color profile.
Hornets prefer elevated, protected locations. In the Charleston area, we frequently find nests hanging from tree branches, under roof eaves, inside hollow tree trunks or tucked away in structural voids like wall gaps and attic spaces.
Adult hornets primarily feed on sugar sources like nectar, tree sap and rotting fruit. However, they also hunt other insects, including caterpillars and flies, to provide protein to their developing larvae.
