Downtown Charleston is one of the most iconic and historic places in the entire country. From the cobblestone paths of South of Broad to the college streets near the Crosstown, the peninsula is packed with charm, old oak trees, stunning historic homes… and heavy Lowcountry pest pressure.

Humidity, older construction styles, crawlspaces, courtyards, and close property lines all make downtown a prime environment for roaches, ants, spiders, rodents, and seasonal mosquitoes.
If you’ve ever lived in downtown Charleston, you know: the pests here are bold.

Reif Environmental is a family-owned pest control company serving the entire peninsula with safe, modern, pet-friendly solutions. Whether you’re in Harleston Village, Ansonborough, South of Broad, Elliotborough, or Radcliffeborough, our trucks bring precision treatments made for Charleston’s historic foundation.

If it scurries, crawls, buzzes, hides, or nests — we’ve seen it, and we know how to stop it.

Our Services in Downtown Charleston

Quarterly General Pest Control

Perfect for the tight spaces and older structures common downtown. We protect your home or apartment from:

• Palmetto bugs (big ones and the sneaky small ones)

• Spiders

• Ants

• House roaches

• Silverfish

• Earwigs

We focus on entry points, baseboards, courtyards, brick foundations, and moisture zones — the spots downtown pests love the most.

Mosquito Service

Downtown courtyards and shaded patios are beautiful, but mosquitoes thrive in those tucked-away spaces. Our service includes:

• Monthly seasonal treatments

• Yard and courtyard coverage

• Shrub and shaded area protection

• Lower mosquito activity all season long

Your outdoor area becomes livable again.

Rodent Prevention & Control

Historic downtown Charleston has some of the highest rodent pressure in the state due to:

• Close property lines

• Old rooflines

• Brick and crawlspace gaps

• Abundant downtown trees

We provide:

• Entry point sealing

• Attic and crawlspace inspections

• Safe, modern trapping

• Long-term exclusion strategies

Rodents don’t belong in your attic, loft, or kitchen. We keep them out.

Why Downtown Charleston Homeowners Trust Reif Environmental

• Deep Charleston knowledge

• Safe for pets, kids, and historic homes

• Family-owned and responsive

• Fast communication and scheduling

• Quarterly treatments designed for old home construction

• No pushy big-chain sales tactics

We treat your home like one of Charleston’s historic treasures — because many of them are.

Common Downtown Charleston Pests We Handle

• Palmetto bugs

• House roaches

• Spiders

• Fire ants (in courtyards)

• Mosquitoes

• Rodents

• Silverfish

• Earwigs

• Occasional wasps and hornets

Downtown Charleston Pest Control FAQs

Why do palmetto bugs love downtown Charleston homes?

Older construction, gaps in foundations, and abundant moisture give them perfect hiding spots.

Can you service apartments and condos downtown?

Yes — we work with single-family homes, townhomes, and multi-unit housing.

Is pest control safe for historic homes?

Absolutely. Our treatments protect the structure and avoid damage.

Does downtown get more rodents than other areas?

Typically yes. Narrow streets, historic builds, and heavy tree cover create ideal rodent pathways.

How often should I service a downtown home or apartment?

Quarterly for pests. Monthly for mosquitoes.

Serving All of Downtown Charleston

Including:

• South of Broad

• Harleston Village

• Ansonborough

• Wraggborough

• Elliotborough

• Radcliffeborough

• French Quarter

• Cannonborough

• College of Charleston area

• MUSC district

• Upper King / Meeting Street corridor

If it’s on the peninsula, we serve it.