Safety & Chemicals
EPA-registered products, licensed technicians, and a science-first approach that protects your family, your pets, and the environment.
Our Approach
Integrated Pest Management
Science-first pest control that protects your family and the environment.
Myrtle Beach Pest Control is committed to protecting our coastal environment through Integrated Pest Management (IPM). We focus on preventing pest problems by addressing the underlying causes, like moisture, entry points, and sanitation. We prioritize non-chemical solutions whenever possible, and when treatments are necessary, we use the most environmentally responsible products available. All of our technicians are trained and licensed by the SC Department of Agriculture to apply products safely and effectively, minimizing any impact on the sensitive ecosystems of the Grand Strand, including our salt marshes and tidal creeks. Our goal is effective pest control that respects the unique beauty and ecology of Myrtle Beach.
Prevention First
Seal entry points, reduce moisture, and eliminate attractants before pests arrive.
Ongoing Monitoring
Regular inspections and activity tracking catch problems before they grow.
Targeted Treatment
Species-specific solutions applied precisely where pests live — not blanket spraying.
Chemical as Last Resort
When products are needed, we choose the lowest-toxicity option that gets the job done.
What We Use
Complete Product Transparency
Every product we use is EPA-registered. Here's exactly what we apply and why.
Termidor SC
Industry-leading liquid termiticide and general insecticide. Uses a unique Transfer Effect technology where exposed insects spread the active ingredient to nestmates through normal social contact, providing colony-wide elimination. Used for termite barriers, ant control, and perimeter treatments.
Advion Gel Bait
Professional-grade cockroach gel bait with a highly attractive formulation that targets all major cockroach species. Applied in small, pea-sized placements in cracks and crevices where roaches harbor. The active ingredient is carried back to harborage areas through the cockroach feeding chain, providing secondary kill of the colony.
Demand CS
Microencapsulated insecticide for broad-spectrum perimeter and crack-and-crevice applications. The capsule technology provides extended residual control by slowly releasing the active ingredient over time. Used for exterior barrier treatments and interior baseboard applications targeting ants, spiders, and occasional invaders.
Contrac Blox
Professional rodenticide bait block used exclusively in tamper-resistant bait stations for exterior rodent control. Each block contains a single-feed active ingredient effective against Norway rats, roof rats, and house mice. Bait stations are locked and anchored to prevent access by children, pets, and non-target wildlife.
Your Family's Safety Is Our #1 Priority
Every product we select is EPA-registered and chosen for its low-toxicity profile around families and pets. Our licensed technicians are trained in safe application techniques, and you receive a written safety sheet with re-entry times after every visit. We never cut corners on safety — because your family's wellbeing is the foundation of everything we do.
Health Risks You Can't Ignore
Pests aren't just a nuisance — they carry real health risks for your family.
ticks
Caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, transmitted by blacklegged (deer) ticks. Early symptoms include a bull's-eye rash, fever, and fatigue. If untreated, infection can spread to joints, heart, and nervous system.
Caused by Rickettsia rickettsii, transmitted by the American dog tick and lone star tick. Symptoms include high fever, headache, and a spotted rash. Can be fatal if not treated with antibiotics within the first few days. More prevalent in the Carolinas than the Rocky Mountains.
Caused by Ehrlichia bacteria, transmitted by the lone star tick. Symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches, and sometimes nausea. Common in the southeastern United States.
SC DHEC, 2024
SC DHEC, 2024
Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 2023
mosquitoes
The most common mosquito-borne disease in the continental United States. Most infected people show no symptoms, but about 1 in 5 develop fever, headache, and body aches. Approximately 1 in 150 develop serious neurological illness.
Spread primarily by Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes. While symptoms are usually mild in adults, Zika infection during pregnancy can cause severe birth defects including microcephaly.
A rare but extremely serious mosquito-borne disease found in the eastern United States, including coastal SC. Approximately 30% of infected individuals do not survive, and many survivors have permanent neurological damage.
SC DHEC, 2024
Clemson Extension
EPA Mosquito Biology Factsheet
rodents
A potentially fatal respiratory disease transmitted through contact with rodent droppings, urine, or saliva, or by breathing in dust contaminated with these materials. While cases are rare in SC, precautions should still be taken.
Rodents contaminate food and surfaces with Salmonella bacteria through their droppings. Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps lasting 4-7 days. Young children and elderly individuals are at highest risk.
A bacterial infection spread through contact with water or soil contaminated by infected rodent urine. Symptoms range from mild flu-like illness to severe liver and kidney damage. People working outdoors in the Grand Strand are at elevated risk.
National Pest Management Association
CDC Rodent Control Guidelines
SC Forestry Commission
Common Questions
Safety Questions & Answers
Yes. We prioritize low-toxicity, EPA-registered products specifically chosen for their safety profile around families and pets in Myrtle Beach, SC. Most of our interior treatments are gel baits and targeted applications placed in cracks, crevices, and wall voids where children and pets cannot access them. For exterior barrier sprays, we ask that pets and children stay off treated surfaces until dry, typically 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on the product. We always leave a detailed safety sheet after every visit.
In most cases, no. Our standard general pest control treatments in Myrtle Beach use low-odor, low-toxicity products that allow you to remain in your home. We will ask you to vacate the specific rooms being treated for about 30 minutes while products dry. For more intensive treatments like whole-home fumigation or flea treatments, we will let you know in advance how long you need to be away, typically 2-4 hours. We always communicate exact re-entry times before we begin.
Don't Let Pests Win.
Take Back Your Home Today.
Every day you wait gives pests more time to multiply and cause damage. Our licensed technicians are ready to help — often the same day you call.
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