Greenville County · Upstate South Carolina
Pest & Termite Control
in Greer, SC
Locally owned, licensed, and insured. Kilz Pest Control serves Greer and all of Greenville County with expert pest and termite control, and every job starts with a free inspection.
Pest Control in Greer
Greer sits between Greenville and Spartanburg and has grown rapidly on the strength of the BMW plant and the surrounding industrial and residential development. New subdivisions rising against former farmland create ideal conditions for fire ants in graded yards and rodents migrating from disturbed land, while the industrial and commercial corridors keep rodent and cockroach pressure steady in warehouses and restaurants. Older homes in the historic downtown carry standard termite exposure. We serve Greer's new construction, established homes, and businesses alike.
Greer sits between Greenville and Spartanburg and has grown quickly on the strength of the BMW plant and the industrial and residential development around it. New subdivisions rising against former farmland create ideal conditions for fire ants in graded yards and for rodents migrating from disturbed land, while the industrial and commercial corridors keep rodent and cockroach pressure steady in warehouses, restaurants, and retail. Older homes near the historic downtown carry standard subterranean termite exposure that is easy to overlook.
Kilz Pest Control serves Greer's new construction, established homes, and businesses alike. We are family owned and owner operated, licensed and insured, and we bring the same steady approach to a brand-new subdivision that we bring to a decades-old house near downtown. Every job starts with a free inspection and family and pet safe treatments, with no franchise pressure and no upsell games, just the treatment your property actually calls for.
Serving Greer & Greenville County
- Free pest & termite inspections
- Licensed & insured
- Locally owned, not a franchise
- Family & pet safe treatments
- Annual termite monitoring plans
- Real estate WDO letters available
Pest Control Across Greer
Pest pressure changes street to street. Here's what we see in different parts of Greer.
New subdivisions on former farmland
Fresh construction on graded lots is prime fire ant territory, and rodents often move in from land cleared for building. Newer homes still let ants trail indoors and mice enter through construction gaps, so they need attention too.
Industrial and commercial corridors
Warehouses, restaurants, and retail tied to the area's industrial growth keep rodent and cockroach pressure steady. These sites do best with ongoing programs focused on exclusion, sanitation, and regular monitoring.
Historic downtown and older homes
Established homes near the town center carry standard subterranean termite exposure from years of wood-to-soil contact, plus routine ant activity in the older, wooded residential streets nearby.
Common Pests in Greer
These are the pest pressures we most commonly treat in Greer and the surrounding Greenville County area.
Fire Ants
Graded yards in Greer's new subdivisions are ideal for fire ants, which build mounds fast in disturbed, sunny soil. We treat individual mounds and offer broadcast programs that reduce colonies across a property, not just the mounds you can see.
Rodents
Mice and rats move in from land cleared for construction and settle into warehouses, restaurants, and new homes alike. We focus on exclusion, sealing entry points and construction gaps, so rodents stay out rather than returning after trapping.
Household and Carpenter Ants
Ants trail indoors readily in both new and established Greer homes, and carpenter ants nest in damp or aging wood. We trace the trails back to the nest instead of treating only the ants crossing your counter.
Subterranean Termites
Older homes near downtown carry real termite risk, and new construction is not automatically protected either. We provide free WDO inspections, liquid soil treatment, bait and monitoring, and WDO letters for real-estate transactions.
Greer Pest Control by Season
Pests in Greer follow the calendar. Knowing what's coming is half of staying ahead of it.
Spring
Fire ant mounds reappear in graded subdivision yards and termite swarmers emerge from older homes. Early treatment keeps both from getting a foothold as the season warms.
Summer
Fire ants peak in the heat, and cockroach and rodent pressure stays steady in commercial and industrial corridors. Wasps and hornets build around homes and loading areas.
Fall
Rodents look for warm shelter in warehouses and homes as nights cool, and stink bugs gather on sunny walls. Sealing gaps now prevents winter problems.
Winter
Mice and rats stay active indoors, and termites keep feeding underground. Winter is a good time for exclusion work and a free termite assessment.
Priority Service
Termite Control in Greer, SC
Subterranean termites are the most destructive pest in South Carolina, and they're active in Greer and throughout Greenville County. Most homeowner insurance policies don't cover termite damage, which means a hidden colony can cost thousands before it's ever discovered. We recommend a free WDO inspection for any home that hasn't been professionally checked in the past 12 months.
Our termite control program includes a thorough inspection with a written findings report, liquid soil treatments using Termidor® or equivalent, and Sentricon® bait station systems for ongoing monitoring. Real estate WDO letters are available for home buyers and sellers.
Full Termite Service DetailsTermite Services Include
- Free termite & WDO inspection
- Written inspection report
- Liquid termiticide soil treatment
- Sentricon® bait station installation
- Annual monitoring & renewal plans
- Real estate WDO letters
- Damage warranty options
Call to schedule your free inspection:
(706) 754-6248General Pest Services Include
- Ants & fire ants
- Cockroaches
- Rodents (mice & rats)
- Spiders & silverfish
- Wasps & hornets
- Fleas & ticks
- Bed bugs
- Wildlife trapping & exclusion
- Stink bugs & kudzu bugs
Year-Round Protection
General Pest Control in Greer
Beyond termites, Greer homeowners deal with the full range of pests common to Upstate South Carolina, ants, cockroaches, rodents, wasps, and more. Our general pest control programs address both the active infestation and the conditions that allow pests to return.
We perform a thorough interior and exterior inspection, identify all pest entry points and harborage areas, and apply targeted treatments that are safe for your family and pets. Monthly and quarterly maintenance plans are available to keep pests away through every season.
View All ServicesPest Control Services in Greer
We treat the full range of pests common to Greer and Greenville County. Explore each service for details.
General Pest Control
Ongoing protection that keeps pests out instead of chasing them.
General Pest Control in Greer →Termite Control
Protect your biggest investment before the damage is done.
Termites in Greer →Ant Control
From fire ants to carpenter ants, we treat the whole colony.
Ants in Greer →Cockroach Control
Fast, discreet elimination of roach infestations.
Roaches in Greer →Rodent Control
Mice and rats out, and sealed out for good.
Rodents in Greer →Spider Control
Fewer webs, fewer spiders, and the venomous ones handled safely.
Spiders in Greer →Flea & Tick Control
Protect your family and pets, inside and out.
Fleas & Ticks in Greer →Wasp & Hornet Control
Same-day service in most cases. We remove the nest before someone gets stung.
Wasps in Greer →Greer Pest Control, Common Questions
We just bought a brand-new house in a Greer subdivision. Do we really need pest control?
Often yes. New homes on graded lots see heavy fire ant activity, and construction gaps let ants and rodents inside before the yard is even finished. A free inspection tells you what is present so you are not treating problems that are not there.
The yard is covered in fire ant mounds. Can you actually get rid of them?
We can knock them down and keep them down. We treat individual mounds and offer broadcast programs that reduce colonies across the whole yard, which works far better than store products that scatter the ants without reaching the queen.
Do you handle pest control for warehouses and restaurants in Greer?
Yes. Commercial and industrial sites do best on ongoing programs built around exclusion, sanitation, and monitoring. To set one up or get a free assessment, call (706) 754-6248 and we will schedule around your operation.
Are the treatments safe for my kids and pets?
Yes. We use family and pet safe treatments and place products with care, both indoors and in the yard. We will explain what we are applying and where before we start, and we are happy to answer any questions you have.