How much does pest control cost in Savannah?+
It depends on the pest and the size of the problem — a one-time ant or wasp visit runs less than a German roach cleanout or a termite treatment. You get the exact written figure before any work begins, and it doesn’t change mid-visit.
What is a "palmetto bug," really?+
An American cockroach — or sometimes a smokybrown — living outdoors in palmettos, mulch, and sewer lines, wandering in through gaps and drains. It doesn’t mean your house is dirty. It means the perimeter has a door open. The full breakdown is on
the blog.
Why do roaches come out right after treatment?+
Because the flush worked. Treatment drives them out of hiding and across the residual zones — activity spikes for a few days, then drops hard. Resist spraying anything yourself; over-the-counter sprays scatter them and work against the plan.
Do you treat for termites, or just inspect?+
Both. Inspection comes first — construction type, moisture picture, evidence — then the treatment is matched: liquid barrier, bait system, or a combination. Formosan pressure in this market makes the inspection the serious step, not a formality.
Is mosquito treatment worth it near the marsh?+
Yes — with honest expectations. A barrier treatment plus breeding-site discipline cuts the pressure dramatically for three to four weeks. It won’t make the yard a spaceship; it will give you the porch back. That’s the standard we’ll state out loud.
Can you do anything about sand gnats?+
Honestly, very little — biting midges breed in the marsh itself and no yard treatment touches them. We’ll tell you that on the phone rather than sell you a service that can’t deliver. The honest version is on
this post.
How do I know if I have roof rats?+
Sounds at night in the attic or walls, droppings along rafters, gnaw marks, fruit or acorns stashed in odd places. Older Savannah neighborhoods with mature oaks are prime roof-rat territory — the fix is trapping plus sealing the entry points, not bait alone.
Are treatments safe for kids, pets, and gardens?+
Applications target where pests live — cracks, voids, the exterior perimeter — not open living surfaces. Your tech will give you specific re-entry and precaution guidance for your exact treatment before anything is applied.
Do I have to sign a contract?+
One-time services are exactly that. Some pests — mosquitoes in season, termites, German roaches — genuinely work better as a program, and you’ll hear that plainly with pricing both ways. The decision stays yours.
How fast can you get here?+
Same day is the standard across the service map, and stinging-insect or rodent emergencies get priority. Overnight and weekend calls go to the same number: (912) 513-8903. A person always answers.
What should I do before a bed bug treatment?+
Prep is half the battle — laundering and bagging linens, clearing floors around beds, following the checklist we send when you book. Skipping prep is the number-one reason treatments fail, so we make the checklist impossible to miss.
Do you handle wasp nests the same day?+
Usually, yes — an active nest over a doorway or playground equipment is treated as urgent. Yellow jackets in the ground and bald-faced hornets in shrubs are removed nest-and-all, in protective gear, not with a broom.