--- title: The 3 Best Pest control companies in Charleston | Local Three url: https://thelocalthree.com/charleston/pest-control-companies/ updated: 2026-11-04 --- [Local *Three* Selected, not listed](https://thelocalthree.com/) - [Charleston](https://thelocalthree.com/charleston/) - [Pest control companies](https://thelocalthree.com/pest-control-companies/) - [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) - [For businesses](https://thelocalthree.com/claim/) 1. [Home](https://thelocalthree.com/) 2. [South Carolina](https://thelocalthree.com/south-carolina/) 3. [Charleston](https://thelocalthree.com/charleston/) 4. Pest control companies 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. Updated November 4, 2026 By the Local Three editors [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) In short Of the 9 pest control companies we reviewed in Charleston, these three had the strongest records: 767 public reviews between them, averaging 4.6 out of 5. Local Three editors · November 4, 2026 Selection 01 ## [Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-2c304df46867caa2/) **4.7** from 14 reviews 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 Request a quote [Call +1 843-279-2286](tel:+18432792286)[Website](https://www.trulynolen.com/franchise/charleston-sc/) Reader Favorite ## [Terminix](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-01e0c5e730831655/) **4.2** from 26 reviews 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 Request a quote [Call +1 843-919-7387](tel:+18439197387)[Website](https://www.trustterminix.com/locate/south-carolina/north-mount-pleasant/) Editor's Pick ## [Palmetto Exterminators](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-35eaf271edeb111d/) **4.9** from 727 reviews 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 Request a quote [Call +1 800-585-8019](tel:+18005858019) 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 Exterminating 4.9 · 310 - Mosquitonix Mosquito Control And Misting Systems 4.9 · 78 - Mosquito Joe Of Charleston 4.8 · 94 - Ledford's Termite & Pest Control 4.7 · 78 - Terminix 4.6 · 28 - Barrier Pest Services 4.6 · 16 At a glance ## The three, side by side Comparison of the selected pest control companies in Charleston | | 01 Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control | 02 Terminix | 03 Palmetto 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. [Read the full methodology](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) 1. **We start with everyone.** 9 pest control companies in Charleston, from public listings and review platforms. 2. **We remove the risky.** No working phone, too few genuine reviews or a weak rating. 3. **We read the record.** Review volume and recency, years in business and the record checks we could confirm. 4. **Editors keep three.** And write down who each one suits best. [How we make money](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-make-money/). 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](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Land area 115.3 sq mi [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Charleston residents 159,423 [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · 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)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · 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](https://thelocalthree.com/guides/pest-control-companies-cost-charleston/). 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. Send my request to We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same. We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same. 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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