At Harris Pest Control, we offer residential and commercial pest control services in the Pee Dee and Grand Strand areas. As a 3rd generation locally owned and family-operated company, we take pride in helping property owners achieve and maintain pest-free homes and businesses.
If you’ve noticed small brown or black ants (ranging from 1/16 to 1/8 of an inch in length) crawling around your home, there’s a good chance they’re odorous house ants. These nuisance ants can also be identified by the unpleasant odor they emit when crushed, often described as a “rotten coconut” or “blue cheese” smell.
Spiders
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Termites
Harris Pest Control has been helping property owners protect their homes and businesses from termite damage since 1973. With our local termite control pros on the job, you can count on us to get rid of termites and stop them from re-infesting!
Bed Bugs
If you've woken up with bed bug bites or have found other signs of bed bug activity, contact Harris Pest Control right away for the best bed bug treatments in the Pee Dee and Grand Strand areas!
Fleas
Fleas are small, wingless parasites that feed on the blood of warm-blooded animals. They are 1/12 to 1/6-inches long, have “flattened” reddish-brown bodies, and hind legs that give them great jumping abilities.
Cockroaches
Brown-banded cockroaches are light brown in color and have distinctive bands running across their wings and abdomens. They measure about ½ inch in length and are relatively small compared to American cockroaches.
Silverfish
Silverfish are silvery metallic bugs that have flat bodies that taper from head to rear, resembling a teardrop or fish. Typically, they are covered in scales. Minus their antennae and appendages, adult silverfish are approximately ½ - 1 inch in length.
Bees
Carpenter bees are large, solitary bees that are known for boring into wood to create nests. Measuring about one inch in length, these bees have shiny black abdomens and some species have yellow markings. Although they are often mistaken for bumble bees, there are not fuzzy like the latter.
Wasps
In order to build their nests, paper wasps chew wood fibers and then mix them with their saliva to create a paper-like/pulpy substance. They then fashion this material into umbrella-shaped nests.
Ticks
Blacklegged ticks, also called deer ticks, have relatively small, flat, oval-shaped bodies. They are reddish-brown to black in color. Like other arachnids, they have eight legs. Once engorged, female blacklegged ticks may appear larger and darker.
Crickets
Camel crickets, also known as cave crickets, spider crickets, or sprickets, have long hind legs and a humpbacked appearance, resembling a camel. These wingless crickets are generally tan, reddish-brown, or dark brown in color and have long antennae.
Earwigs
House spiders feed on a variety of insects, including flies, mosquitoes, earwigs, cockroaches, and other pests that they catch in their spider webs. If a web is not catching prey, these spiders will abandon it and create another web in another location.
Mosquitoes
If you're tired of mosquitoes driving you and your family indoors and are ready to reclaim your yard and outdoor living space, it's time to contact Harris Pest Control for seasonal mosquito control in South Carolina's Pee Dee and Grand Strand areas!
Flies
Pests Covered: American Cockroaches, Carpenter Ants, Centipedes, Crickets, Earwigs, Fire Ants (within 25' of the house), German Cockroaches, House Flies, Lady Bugs, Mice, Millipedes, Nuisance Ants, Oriental Cockroaches, Rats, Silverfish, Spider Mites, Spiders, Stored Product Pests, Wasps
Centipedes
Pests Covered: American Cockroaches, Carpenter Ants, Centipedes, Crickets, Earwigs, Fire Ants (within 25' of the house), German Cockroaches, House Flies, Lady Bugs, Mice, Millipedes, Nuisance Ants, Oriental Cockroaches, Rats, Silverfish, Spider Mites, Spiders, Stored Product Pests, Termites, Wasps
Millipedes
Pests Covered: American Cockroaches, Carpenter Ants, Centipedes, Crickets, Earwigs, Fire Ants (within 25' of the house), German Cockroaches, House Flies, Lady Bugs, Mice, Millipedes, Mosquitoes, Nuisance Ants, Oriental Cockroaches, Rats, Silverfish, Spider Mites, Spiders, Stored Product Pests, Termites, Wasps
Beetles
Oriental cockroaches (Blatta orientalis), also known as water bugs or black beetles, are dark brown or black in color and have a shiny appearance. Females are about 1 ¼ inch long and have short wing stubs, and males of this species are approximately 1-inch long and have wings that cover less than half their abdomen.
Yellowjackets
Although they are less aggressive than yellow jackets, paper wasps can be aggressive if their nests are threatened.
Stink Bugs
Brown marmorated stink bugs have triangular or shield-shaped bodies. They are usually grayish-brown and often have a mottled pattern. Adult stink bugs range from about 1/4 to 3/4 inches in length.
Stinging Insects
Growing up to about an inch in length, paper wasps are often identified by their slender, elongated bodies that are less robust than other wasp species. Although color varies, these stinging insects often have a combination of black, brown, and yellow markings. Their transparent wings may have a smoky or brownish tint and their long legs dangle down as they fly.
Mites
Aphids
Carpenter ants are omnivorous and often feed on insects, nectar, and honeydew from aphids. They’ll also forage for sweets and other human food.
Slugs
Roof rats are omnivores and enjoy a varied diet. They will eat nuts, seeds, insects, fruits, and small invertebrates, such as slugs and snails. When they infest homes, they will consume stored food in kitchens and pantries.
Snails
Boxelder Bugs
Boxelder bugs are oval-shaped, slightly flattened insects that are primarily black with red or orange markings. They are approximately ½-inch long, have six legs, and a pair of antennae.
If you've discovered bats in your attic, porch, or elsewhere in your home, Harris Pest Control can help! Our locally owned and family-operated pest control company offers effective and humane bat control services in the Pee Dee and Grand Strand areas and are ready to evict bats that have taken up residence and also prevent them from returning.
If you're tired of battling insects and rodents in your home without success, contact Harris Pest Control! Our locally owned and family-operated pest control company has been delivering effective pest control services in the Pee Dee and Grand Strand areas for 50 years. Find out how we can help you take back your home.
Mice
Like Norway rats and mice, roof rats reproduce rapidly, with females having several litters per year. What’s more, each litter contains multiple offspring.
Rats
Norway rats are larger than roof rats, with a more heavy-set appearance. As noted above, they have shorter tails and smaller ears. Roof rats have slender bodies, longer tails, and larger ears.