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3 Best Pest Control Services in Charleston (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Brad Smith
By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Updated · 6 min read

We compared 8 pest control services in Charleston on Google Maps · 3 listed · How we rank

Bed bugs, termites and mice are problems people want solved the same week, and the pest control services in Charleston on this page hold more than 2,000 Google reviews between them. Ratings sit in a tight band from 4.8 to 4.9, so the real differences are practical: where each company is based, whether it guarantees its treatments and whose reviews describe customers who stay for years.

Short answer: Alford Pest Control (St. Albans) holds the highest rating on this page, 4.9 stars from more than 860 Google reviews. Terminix has the most reviews, more than 910 at 4.8, and Dodson Pest Control (Charleston) holds 4.8 from more than 310. One Alford reviewer's termite inspection was tagged at $40 to $60.
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Pest control companies compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Alford Pest Control 4.9 ★ 863 Bed bugs / inspections / guarantee View ›
2 Terminix 4.8 ★ 916 Termite, mosquito and wildlife needs View ›
3 Dodson Pest Control 4.8 ★ 311 Recurring visits / local office View ›
3 Best Pest Control Services in Charleston (2026)

Which company for which pest

Alford Pest Control logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Alford Pest Control

4.9863 Google reviews

Alford Pest Control works from MacCorkle Avenue in St. Albans and covers West Virginia on its website. The site lists pest treatments, bed bug control, termite control and rodent removal, and says it refunds a service if the pest problem persists after treatment and offers same-day service for calls before noon. Reviewers describe termite and home inspections, a bed bug treatment and years of recurring visits.

What people praise

  • A late-evening call returned the next morning, with an inspection that same day and the report delivered right after
  • A bed bug infestation treated twice with no extra charge under the guarantee, per one customer
  • Technicians who explain what the customer needs to do before treatment
  • Inspection results and test results emailed for the customer's records

Worth knowing

  • Based in St. Albans rather than Charleston proper
  • Office hours are weekdays only on Google
Reputation scorecardrank in Charleston
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume863 · 81st
Confidencevery high
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It has the best rating on the page and a guarantee spelled out on its site, with reviews that cover bed bugs, inspections and long-term customers. The strongest pick when the problem is bed bugs or a termite inspection.

Website+1304-758-7378 Directions

6316 MacCorkle Ave A, St Albans, WV 25177

Terminix logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Terminix

4.8916 Google reviews

Terminix runs a Charleston branch at Chimney Drive in Big Chimney, part of a national brand. Its branch page lists pest control, termite control, bed bug treatment, mosquito and tick control, attic insulation and wildlife control, and Google adds animal and bird control. Reviewers describe home treatments with technicians who explain prevention steps.

What people praise

  • A technician who listened to concerns, treated thoroughly and removed his shoes at the door
  • Prevention advice given alongside the treatment
  • A reviewer who called the pricing very reasonable for the service
  • An arrival within the scheduled window, per one reviewer

Worth knowing

  • Prices are quoted by address on its website, so get a quote for your own home
  • A reviewer hoped to keep the same technician for recurring visits, so ask whether that is possible
Reputation scorecardrank in Charleston
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume916 · 94th
Confidencevery high
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown93% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.8 on more than 910 reviews, the largest base here. A sensible call for termite, mosquito or wildlife work that falls outside a basic pest visit.

Website Book now+1304-215-1923 Directions

4740 Chimney Dr, Big Chimney, WV 25302

Dodson Pest Control logo
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Dodson Pest Control

4.8311 Google reviews

Dodson Pest Control is listed on Google at Washington Street West in Charleston as a pest control service, and its website is a Charleston location page for Dodson Bros. This description rests on its reviews. Customers describe recurring visits and inspections handled by named technicians who explain what they find.

What people praise

  • Technicians who explain each step of an inspection and offer suggestions for follow-up
  • Visits that arrive on time, with updates about arrival times
  • Customers who have worked with the same technicians repeatedly
  • A Charleston street address on Google

Worth knowing

  • Its website gives little detail on services, so ask what a recurring plan covers
Reputation scorecardrank in Charleston
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume311 · 69th
Confidencehigh
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown93% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.8 from more than 310 reviews, the smallest base on this page, with feedback that focuses on recurring service and clear explanations. A good choice if you want a Charleston office and a regular technician.

Website+1304-744-0303 Directions

3924 Washington St W, Charleston, WV 25312

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How the scorecard works

The figures here are public Google data pulled on the date shown. Rating is the live star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated each business compared with the others listed. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, and recency shows how recently reviews are still arriving.

What does pest control cost around Charleston?

None of these companies publishes a price list, and Terminix quotes by address, so there is no cost table. Price depends on the pest, the size of the home and whether the visit is a one-time treatment or a recurring plan. Reviewers tag Alford visits at $40 to $60 for a termite inspection and $80 to $100 for bug and insect extermination, and a Dodson inspection visit at $60 to $80.

Pest control near you in Charleston

Dodson has a Washington Street West address in Charleston, Terminix is at Chimney Drive in Big Chimney, and Alford is in St. Albans. If you are searching for pest control near me in Charleston, each card has a phone number and map link, so you can check coverage for your address.

Questions to ask before a treatment

  • Which pest do you suspect, and what does the inspection cost?
  • Is the treatment guaranteed, and what happens if the problem returns?
  • Is the price one-time or a recurring plan, and can I see it in writing?
  • What do I need to do before the visit, such as laundry or clearing furniture?
  • Will the same technician come back each time?

Frequently asked questions

Which Charleston pest control company offers a guarantee?

Alford’s website says it refunds a service if the pest issue persists after treatment, and one bed bug customer reported a second treatment with no extra charge. Ask Terminix and Dodson what their own terms are.

Who can inspect for termites or bed bugs quickly?

An Alford reviewer who called late in the evening was scheduled for an inspection the same day, and its site promises same-day service for calls before noon. Terminix’s branch page lists termite and bed bug services.

Where are these pest control companies based?

Dodson lists a Washington Street West address in Charleston, Terminix a Chimney Drive address in Big Chimney, and Alford a MacCorkle Avenue address in St. Albans.

What have reviewers paid for pest control visits?

Reviewers tag an Alford termite inspection at $40 to $60 and bug extermination at $80 to $100, and Dodson inspection visits at $60 to $80 and $80 to $100. Your price will depend on the pest and the size of your home.

The short answer

Alford is the pick for bed bugs and inspections, Terminix for termite, mosquito or wildlife work, and Dodson if you want a Charleston office and a regular technician. Ask for the price and any guarantee in writing before the first treatment.

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