Selection 01
Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control
- Based in
- Charleston
- Coverage
- Based in Charleston
Why we picked them
A steady public record: 4.7 from 14 reviews.
Checked Oct 2026
- Operating status
Charleston · Pest control companies
The 3 Best Pest control companies in Charleston
2027 Edition
Three pest control companies in Charleston worth calling first, chosen from 9 local companies on their public record. Here is why each one made it.
Reader Favorite
Terminix
- Based in
- Charleston
- Coverage
- Based in Charleston
Why we picked them
A large, loyal client base: 26 public reviews, averaging 4.2 out of 5.
Checked Oct 2026
- Operating status
Editor's Pick
Palmetto Exterminators
- Based in
- Charleston
- Coverage
- Based in Charleston
Why we picked them
The strongest overall record of the 9 pest control companies we reviewed in Charleston: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together.
Checked Oct 2026
- Operating status
Beyond the three
More pest control companies in Charleston
Other Charleston companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 9 in all for this work.
- Carolina Exterminating4.9 · 310
- Mosquitonix Mosquito Control And Misting Systems4.9 · 78
- Mosquito Joe Of Charleston4.8 · 94
- Ledford's Termite & Pest Control4.7 · 78
- Terminix4.6 · 28
- Barrier Pest Services4.6 · 16
At a glance
The three, side by side
| 01Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control | 02Terminix | 03Palmetto Exterminators | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | – | Reader Favorite | Editor's Pick |
| Rating | 4.7 · 14 reviews | 4.2 · 26 reviews | 4.9 · 727 reviews |
| In business | – | – | – |
| Budget | – | – | – |
| Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask |
| License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet |
| Based in | Charleston | Charleston | Charleston |
Methodology
How we selected these businesses
Three is a deliberately small number. It forces us to leave out good companies.
- We start with everyone.9 pest control companies in Charleston, from public listings and review platforms.
- We remove the risky.No working phone, too few genuine reviews or a weak rating.
- We read the record.Review volume and recency, years in business and the record checks we could confirm.
- Editors keep three.And write down who each one suits best.
Local facts · Charleston
Charleston, by the numbers
Public records tell you how busy the trade is and what the rules ask of every job. Read them before you call.
- People per square mile
- 1,383
- Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area · 2025
- Charleston residents
- 159,423
- U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · July 1, 2025
- Population change since 2020: from 150,746 (April 2020 base)
- +5.8%
- U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · 2020–2025
Public sources, checked November 4, 2026.
Local guide
Hiring pest control companies in Charleston: what to know first
Check the license
Look the company up on your state’s license search, and ask for insurance papers sent by the insurer.
Compare written quotes
Three quotes for the same work, each listing what is not included.
Ask about the warranty
In writing, clear about what it covers, and transferable if you sell.
Pay in stages
Pay for finished, inspected stages, not dates. More in our Charleston cost guide.
Request a quote
Ask our three for a price
One short form, sent only to the companies you tick. Most reply within one or two working days.
Questions
Questions about pest control companies in Charleston
- How did the editors choose these pest control companies in Charleston?
- Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 9 pest control companies for Charleston.
- Which of these pest control companies in Charleston has the best reviews?
- Palmetto Exterminators has a 4.9 rating from 727 public reviews, the highest on this page.
- Are these pest control companies licensed?
- 3 of the 3 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check.
- How many quotes should I get for pest control companies in Charleston?
- Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.
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