Preferred Pest Solutions

10/20/2026

🍂 Fall weather in the Upstate is hard to beat!

We're not the only ones enjoying the cooler temperatures, though. This time of year, insects and rodents can start looking for sheltered places to spend the colder months.

A quick homeowner tip: Take a walk around your house and check for gaps around door and window openings, utility lines, and exterior vents. Small openings can make surprisingly convenient entrances for unwanted guests.

Curious — what's the one pest you absolutely cannot stand finding in your house? 🐜🕷️🐭

08/11/2026

🐍 DON’T KILL THAT BLACK SNAKE! Here’s Why Black Rat Snakes Are Actually Your Friend

If you see a large black snake around your home, your first instinct might be, “GET RID OF IT!” 😳

But before you reach for a shovel, there’s something worth knowing:

Black rat snakes are one of the best forms of natural pest control you can have around your property.

🐀 They eat rodents.
Black rat snakes are excellent hunters of mice, rats, and other small rodents. Having one around can help keep rodent populations under control naturally.

🪺 They can help protect your home.
By eating rodents, they can potentially reduce the number of mice and rats looking for food and shelter around buildings.

🌿 They’re an important part of the ecosystem.
Snakes help maintain balance in nature by controlling populations of rodents and other animals. They’re predators—but they're also prey for larger wildlife.

07/30/2026

We're seeing much more Yellow Jacket activity this year than last, it's definitely shaping up to be a bad year. Please be careful when working or playing outside, we've had several calls from people who've run over nests with their lawnmower or w**d eater....

If you've spotted one of these, they're typically not very DIY friendly as they're very aggressive right now, if you need help, please call us at (864)638-1044.

Wildlife and medical experts are warning residents to stay alert for aggressive yellowjacket encounters as the stinging insects reach their peak population season. Details - https://www.foxcarolina.com/2026/07/30/experts-warn-peak-yellowjacket-season-south-carolina/

05/07/2026

After a longer (and colder) than normal winter, pests are about to wake up — and they’re hungry. 🐜

Early spring is one of the MOST important times to treat your home because:

✔️ Insects are emerging and starting new colonies
✔️ Queens are active and building
✔️ Populations haven’t exploded yet
✔️ Preventative treatments work best right now

If you wait until you’re seeing ants, wasps, or spiders inside, the activity has already been building for weeks.

Spring pest control isn’t about reacting — it’s about staying ahead.

If you’re ready to protect your home and ensure a pest-free spring and summer, now’s the time.

Call us today at (864)638-1044 for more information or to schedule.

04/19/2026

Tired of mosquitoes ruining your summer?

Care about pollinators and other beneficial insects?

Looking for a service that actually works?

Call us today at (864)638-1044 for more information or to get started.

01/25/2026

We will be closed Monday 1/26 due to the weather conditions and will reopen Tuesday 1/27, weather (and travel) permitting.

01/05/2026

🎉 Happy New Year from Preferred Pest Solutions! 🎉

As we wrap up 2025, we just want to say thank you. This year was an incredible one for our small business, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the trust and support of our amazing customers and local community.

Whether you’ve been with us for years or you’re new to Preferred Pest Solutions, we truly appreciate you choosing a local company to help protect your home. 🏡🐜

Looking ahead to 2026, we’re excited to keep doing what we do best—providing reliable, honest pest control and helping homeowners stay informed and protected year-round.

From our family to yours—wishing you a happy, healthy, and pest-free New Year! 🥂✨