Imperial Guard brings academic rigour, board-certified expertise, and an uncompromising commitment to structural protection to every engagement — from the historic homes of the peninsula to the commercial properties of the greater Lowcountry.
"Vigilance is the price of permanence."
Each service is conducted by licensed practitioners whose knowledge extends to the biology, ecology, and structural implications of the organisms they address.
Liquid barrier and baiting systems for subterranean termites. Pre-construction treatment, active infestation elimination, and long-term structural protection protocols.
Integrated mosquito management combining source reduction, biological control, and targeted adulticide application. Seasonal programmes and event preparation services.
Comprehensive entry-point audit and permanent exclusion. Structural exclusion using materials appropriate for historic fabric. Population elimination and harbour reduction.
Quarterly and bi-monthly residential programmes addressing cockroaches, ants, spiders, silverfish, and the full spectrum of household arthropods. Interior and exterior treatment.
Food-safe, regulatory-compliant pest management for restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, and multi-unit residential properties. HACCP documentation provided.
WDO (Wood-Destroying Organism) inspections for residential real estate transactions. SCDA-approved Form CL-100 reports. Inspection within 48 hours for time-sensitive transactions.
Imperial Guard was founded in 2012 by board-certified entomologists who found the pest management industry's tendency toward reactive, product-driven solutions professionally unsatisfying. Our founding premise remains unchanged: effective pest management requires entomological literacy, not merely a licence to apply product.
Every practitioner we employ holds, or is actively pursuing, board certification through the Entomological Society of America. Every treatment we perform is preceded by a written site assessment. Every client relationship is supported by a named practitioner who can be reached directly.
Three contractors had attempted to address our termite problem before Imperial Guard. They were the first to produce a written site assessment explaining precisely where the entry points were and why previous treatments had failed. The treatment has now held for four years without a single recurrence. The annual monitoring programme gives us complete confidence.
What distinguishes Imperial Guard from every other pest company I have used is the quality of their written documentation. After every quarterly visit, I receive a detailed service report. When we sold our home, we were able to provide four years of pest management records to the buyers — documentation no other company I'd worked with could have provided.
We manage seven commercial properties in the greater Charleston area and have trusted Imperial Guard with all of them for six years. Their HACCP documentation, prompt service, and the genuine expertise of their practitioners — not salespeople — makes them the only logical choice for any property owner with serious standards.
* Client testimonials represent individual experiences. Results may vary by property and infestation type.
A licensed practitioner visits your property and conducts a structured examination of accessible interior and exterior areas. You receive a written findings report detailing any evidence of pest activity, structural vulnerabilities, and our recommendations. There is no cost for this service and no obligation to engage further.
Yes, and it constitutes a significant portion of our residential practice. We are experienced in the specific requirements of the Charleston Historic District, including SHPO-compliant treatment methods, materials appropriate for historic structures, and documentation requirements for work on historic properties. We have completed hundreds of engagements in the peninsula's historic neighbourhoods.
Standard inspections are typically scheduled within 48 to 72 hours of request. Real estate WDO inspections, which are often time-sensitive, are prioritised and can typically be accommodated within 24 hours. Emergency consultations — for active infestations causing immediate structural concern — are available the same or following business day.
All products we apply are EPA-registered and applied by licensed practitioners according to label specifications. We provide written re-entry intervals for all treatments and will discuss specific concerns regarding children, pets, or sensitivities during the site assessment. We offer low-impact treatment options for clients with particular requirements.
Warranty terms vary by treatment type and are specified in writing before any work commences. Termite liquid barrier treatments carry a one-year renewable warranty with re-treatment coverage. Baiting system programmes carry annual warranties subject to programme continuation. General pest management quarterly programmes carry a thirty-day callback guarantee between services. All warranties are transferable to subsequent property owners.
A complimentary site assessment with no obligation. A written report. The honest recommendation of a board-certified practitioner.
Complimentary · No Obligation · Written Report Provided
A practitioner will contact you within two business hours to arrange the complimentary inspection at a time convenient to you.