RIDD Pest Control
Myrtle Beach, Horry County
13 SC-licensed termite companies · 4.5★ average rating · sorted by rating and reviews · updated July 2026.
Myrtle Beach ZIP codes served: 29572, 29575, 29577, 29579, 29588
The Grand Strand's heat, humidity and sandy coastal soil keep termites active nearly year-round, and the area sees both native Eastern subterranean and aggressive Formosan termites — a real concern for the region's many rental and second homes.
Myrtle Beach, Horry County
Myrtle Beach, Horry County
Myrtle Beach, Horry County
Myrtle Beach, Horry County
Myrtle Beach, Horry County
Myrtle Beach, Horry County
Myrtle Beach, Horry County
Myrtle Beach, Horry County
Myrtle Beach, Horry County
Myrtle Beach, Georgetown County
Myrtle Beach, Horry County
Myrtle Beach, Horry County
Myrtle Beach, Horry County
Termite pressure along the Grand Strand is driven by climate. Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach and the surrounding Horry County communities get long, hot, humid seasons and mild winters, so subterranean termite colonies stay active when inland colonies would slow down. Sandy, moisture-holding coastal soil only helps them.
The area faces both the native Eastern subterranean termite and the far more aggressive Formosan termite that’s established along the SC coast. For the many rental properties and second homes on the Strand, that’s a particular risk: a home that sits empty for weeks at a time can host a growing colony with no one around to spot the mud tubes or swarmers.
Local companies typically recommend a liquid barrier or bait system paired with an annual termite bond and inspection — the most reliable way to protect a coastal home that you may not be living in full-time.
A full termite treatment on a typical Myrtle Beach home runs about $1,200–$2,500, with annual termite bonds at $150–$350. For the full breakdown — liquid vs. bait, what drives the price, and how to compare quotes — see our cost guides:
Yes. The coastal climate — high humidity, warm winters and moist sandy soil — supports year-round termite activity, and Formosan termites are established along the South Carolina coast. Rental and vacation homes that sit empty are especially worth monitoring.
Plan on the upper part of the SC range, roughly $1,400–$2,500 for a full treatment plus $150–$350 a year for a bond. Larger beach houses and homes on crawl spaces cost more. See our termite treatment cost guide for details.
It's strongly recommended. A vacant or seasonally occupied home can develop an infestation unnoticed for months. An annual bond with re-inspection catches problems early and protects the structure between guests.