Terminix Service enters Best of WNC Hall of Fame for pest control

Mountain Xpress readers voted Terminix Service, Inc. first in the Best of WNC pest control category, earning the company Hall of Fame status in Western North Carolina. The recognition underscores the role local pest control plays in a region where homeowners deal with termites, mosquitoes and other year-round pests.

Why it matters: - The Best of WNC Hall of Fame status signals repeat community support, not a one-time win. - The recognition comes from local homeowners and families in Western North Carolina, where pest pressure affects homes and outdoor spaces throughout the year. - The award can strengthen Terminix Service’s standing with customers in Asheville and surrounding mountain communities.

What happened: - Mountain Xpress readers named Terminix Service, Inc. first in the Pest Control Service category in the annual Best of WNC readers’ poll. - The win gives Terminix Service Hall of Fame status, which requires consecutive first-place victories chosen by community वोटers. - The result was announced in Asheville, North Carolina, on Aug. 31, 2026.

The details: - Scott Fortson, president of Terminix Service, said the honor belongs to the company’s team and the customers who trust the business to protect their homes. - Fortson said Western North Carolina residents who vote for the company as the best make that trust meaningful. - The company described the Mountain Xpress poll as a community tradition in the Asheville area that spotlights local businesses residents rely on. - Terminix Service said the recognition reflects relationships built one home, one customer and one service call at a time. - Terminix Service is a locally owned and operated family business founded in 1947. - The company said it has 56 branches across South Carolina, western North Carolina and CSRA Georgia. - Terminix Service said it serves more than 200,000 customers. - The company said it is headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina. - Terminix Service said it is consistently ranked among the Top 10 pest control companies in the United States by Pest Control Technology Magazine. - The company said it holds an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. - Terminix Service said it has been recognized as a Best Places to Work by the SC Chamber of Commerce since 2014 and a Best Employer in NC by Business NC Magazine since 2015. - The company included a free inspection offer and listed more information and a phone number, 877-958-6811.

Between the lines: - The Hall of Fame distinction suggests voters see pest control as a service tied to trust, consistency and response time, not just price. - Community-driven awards can matter more locally than national rankings because they reflect direct customer experience. - Terminix Service is using the win to reinforce its long-term presence in Western North Carolina and the broader Southeast.

What's next: - Terminix Service is likely to use the Hall of Fame status in local marketing and customer outreach. - The company will continue competing for repeat recognition as part of future Best of WNC polls. - Western North Carolina homeowners facing pest issues can continue to request inspections and services through the company.