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Fall Pest Control in Upstate South Carolina: A Homeowner’s Guide from a Master’s Degreed Entomologist
Jonathan Sargent holds a Master's degree in entomology from Clemson University and has served Upstate South Carolina homes and businesses since 2005. There's a question we hear every year as summer starts to fade: “Pest season's about over now, right?” It's a fair...
The CL-100 Report
A South Carolina Home Buyer’s and Seller’s Guide to the Wood-Destroying Insect Inspection By Jonathan Sargent, M.S. Entomology (Clemson University) • Founder, Sargent Pest Solutions • Serving Greenville & the Upstate since 2005 Updated June 2026 If you are...
The Formosan Termite in the Upstate
What Greenville-Area Homeowners Should Know — and Why a Trained Eye Matters By Jonathan Sargent, M.S. Entomology (Clemson University) • Founder, Sargent Pest Solutions • Serving Greenville & the Upstate since 2005 Updated June 2026 The Formosan termite is one...
Termite Inspection vs. Treatment vs. Warranty
What Actually Protects Your Home — and How to Decide What You Need By Jonathan Sargent, M.S. Entomology (Clemson University) • Founder, Sargent Pest Solutions • Serving Greenville & the Upstate since 2005 Updated June 2026 When homeowners think about termites,...
Termite Swarmers vs. Flying Ants
How to Tell the Difference — and What a Swarm Actually Means for Your Home By Jonathan Sargent, M.S. Entomology (Clemson University) • Founder, Sargent Pest Solutions • Serving Greenville & the Upstate since 2005 Updated June 2026 Every spring, Upstate...
Termites in Upstate South Carolina: A Homeowner’s Guide from a Clemson-Trained Entomologist
Termites are common across the Upstate—and widely misunderstood. Clemson-trained entomologist Jonathan Sargent breaks down the termites we actually have here, how to read swarm season, what a CL-100 means when you’re buying or selling a home, and the story behind the first Formosan termite colony confirmed in Greenville County.
When Pest Problems Are Misidentified: How Expert Diagnosis Saved a Home from a Persistent Infestation
Misidentifying a pest problem can lead to unnecessary treatments, wasted money, and ongoing frustration for homeowners. One of the most overlooked yet critical aspects of effective pest control is accurate identification. Without it, even repeated treatments may fail...
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What Are the Most Common Pest Problems in Greenville, SC?
A Conversation with Jonathan Sargent, M.S. (Entomology), Owner of Sargent Pest Control One of the most common questions homeowners ask is simple: “What are the most common pest problems you see homeowners dealing with in our area, and what do you wish more people...
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