Questions, Answered
The things people actually ask us — including the ones about price and contracts.
Pricing & Agreements
How much does pest control cost in Horry County?
It depends on the size of your home and which plan you choose. You can see your exact price in about two minutes with our online quote tool — no phone call, no waiting on a callback.
New customers can get their first pest control service for $29 instead of $99.
Do I have to sign a contract?
Only if you take the discounted first-service offer. The $29 first pest control service and the $9 first lawn treatment each require a 2-year service agreement — that's what lets us offer the first visit so far below cost.
If you'd rather not commit, you can start at regular price with no agreement. Free inspections never require one.
What does the $9 first lawn treatment include?
A full first treatment — weed control and fertilization matched to your turf type and the current season. Regular price is $59. Like the pest offer, it requires a 2-year service agreement.
Can I get a price for mulch, sod, or shrub trimming online?
No — those three have to be measured in person. Bed sizes, sod area, and shrub condition vary far too much to price honestly from a web form.
Request an estimate and we'll come look at no charge.
Why am I billed 12 months for a service that isn't year-round?
Your price is averaged out over the full 12 months, even for services that ramp up and down with the season. Summer mowing, for example, takes a lot longer and costs more in labor and materials than a mow in February — and fertilizer and herbicide for your whole program get bought in bulk ahead of time.
Leveling the payment out over the year means you pay the same amount every month instead of a small bill in winter and a big one in July. It's the same total cost either way, just spread evenly.
What if I sign up mid-season?
Your agreement covers the treatments remaining in the current calendar year, not a full year from day one. We'll walk you through exactly what's left when you sign up.
How do I cancel?
Either of us can cancel with 30 days' written notice. Service continues at the normal rate during that notice period.
If you cancel within the first 12 months of your agreement, a 20% surcharge applies to completed treatments and to summer mowing visits (June through September) — those cost us more in labor and materials, and the reasoning is the same as the billing question above.
Do you offer a discount for paying up front?
Yes — 3% off for pre-paying your full contract, by cash or check only.
Do you offer a discount for bundling services?
Yes — our Bundle & Save program takes 5% off your recurring price when you have two core services, and 10% off with three or more. Core services are lawn care, mowing, pest control, mosquito, and termite.
Safety
Are your treatments safe around children and pets?
Every application is performed by, or under the direct license of, a South Carolina licensed pesticide applicator, and every product is applied according to its label — which includes specific re-entry guidance.
Our standard guidance is simple: stay off the treated area for at least an hour, until it's dry. A few products call for longer than that on the label — if yours does, your technician will tell you before they leave. Rodent bait is always placed in tamper-resistant stations, positioned out of reach.
Do I need to be home for service?
For most exterior services, no. For an interior treatment or an inspection, yes — we need access. We'll let you know which applies when you book.
How Service Works
What if pests come back between services?
We come back at no charge. If you see activity between scheduled visits, call us and we'll return to re-treat. That's included with any ongoing pest plan.
Why do I still see bugs right after a treatment?
Seeing more activity in the first few days is normal, and it usually means the treatment is working — products flush pests out of wall voids and hiding places before they die.
If you're still seeing steady activity after about two weeks, call us. That's what the re-service is for.
How often should my home be treated?
Most homes on this coast do best on a quarterly plan — four services a year, timed to seasonal pest pressure.
Homes backing up to woods or water sometimes do better bi-monthly. We'll tell you honestly which one you actually need.
Do you mow lawns, or only treat them?
Both. Bi-weekly mowing includes trimming, edging, and blowing. Weed control and fertilization are a separate service. Plenty of customers use both, but either works on its own.
Can I skip a visit?
Yes — give the office 5 days' notice and we'll refund that visit. Field crews aren't able to process schedule changes or cancellations on the spot, so call the office directly rather than telling the crew at your door.
What if my yard is fenced?
We'll need a spare key on site or a gate code. If the crew can't get in and has to make a return trip, there's a $35 return fee.
What about pet waste?
Please clear it before your visit. If it's not cleared, our crew will handle it, and a $10 cleanup charge applies.
If you'd rather not think about it at all, ask about Poo Patrol — our standalone pet waste cleanup service, 24 visits a year, bi-weekly from January through December.
About Us
What areas do you serve?
Horry County and the surrounding coast: Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Carolina Forest, Little River, Longs, Conway, Loris, Aynor, and Murrells Inlet.
Who owns Neon Pest and Lawn?
Michael, who started the company himself and has worked in this industry for over 25 years — since he was eleven, typing business cards on a typewriter and knocking on doors in his neighborhood.
Neon has served the Horry County area for more than a decade.
Weren't you called Quiet Lawn?
Yes. Same owner, same team, same crews — new name. Neon Pest & Lawn reflects that we do both pest control and lawn care, not just mowing.
How do I get started?
Pest control or mowing: use the instant quote tool — price and booking in about two minutes.
Lawn treatments, termite, mulch, sod, or trimming: request a free inspection and we'll come measure.
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