Terminix Service wins silver in South Carolina’s Best Pest Control poll

Terminix Service, Inc. earned Silver in Best Pest Control in The State’s Best 2026 after readers across South Carolina cast more than 107,000 votes. The win gives the Columbia-based pest control company a public stamp of approval from homeowners in a state where pest pressure stays high year-round.

Why it matters: - The award is a direct signal from South Carolina homeowners that Terminix Service is trusted in their homes and yards. - More than 107,000 votes were cast across 235 categories, making The State’s Best 2026 a broad snapshot of local customer sentiment. - The competition included more than 2,000 businesses statewide, so a Silver finish carries local brand value in a crowded market.

What happened: - Readers of The State named Terminix Service, Inc. a Silver winner in the Best Pest Control category in The State’s Best 2026. - The recognition was announced Sept. 24, 2026, in Columbia, South Carolina. - The State’s Best is an annual readers’ poll tied to Columbia and the wider South Carolina community.

The details: - The 2026 program drew more than 107,000 votes across 235 categories, a 29% increase from the prior year. - Terminix Service has protected South Carolina homes since 1947. - The company is headquartered in Columbia and is locally owned and operated. - Terminix Service serves more than 200,000 customers across 56 branches in South Carolina, western North Carolina and the CSRA region of Georgia. - The company offers free inspections, with scheduling available at more information or by calling 877-958-6811. - Terminix Service is ranked among the Top 10 pest control companies in the U.S. by Pest Control Technology Magazine. - The company holds an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. - Terminix Service has been named a Best Place to Work by the SC Chamber of Commerce since 2014 and a Best Employer in NC by Business NC Magazine since 2015.

Between the lines: - South Carolina’s warm climate and humid summers create conditions that favor termites, mosquitoes and ants. - Fall and winter can push rodents and other pests indoors as they seek warmth and shelter. - The poll format matters because it reflects consumer experience, not a panel or judging committee. - President Scott Fortson said the recognition is especially meaningful because customers voted after inviting the company into their homes.

What’s next: - Terminix Service is likely to use the win as fresh proof of its local reputation as it competes for pest control business across South Carolina and neighboring markets. - The company will continue leaning on its long operating history, statewide branch network and year-round pest coverage as the region moves through another seasonal pest cycle.

The bottom line: - For Terminix Service, the Silver award is both a customer vote of confidence and a reminder that pest control is a year-round issue in South Carolina.