Jim and Matt McLaughlin

Jim and Matt McLaughlin founded The Pest Force in 1993, after years of working in the pest control industry. Both are Master Termite Technicians and early on set a high standard for pest management in The Grand Strand. The Pest Force is an award winning company and was the first in the state of South Carolina to achieve Quality Pro status.

Jim McLaughlin

Jim started his pest control career while still in high school. His breadth of knowledge is unmatched and he is often sought out to solve tough pest problems, and has even been featured on the local news concerning The Grand Strand’s growing bed bug problem. His study and love of nature includes his avid hunting hobby.

Matt McLaughlin

Matt is a business leader in the community currently serving on the Horry County Planning Commission. He has served in many leadership roles for Business Networking International, having been a member for over 20 years. He thanks God for the opportunities he has been given to lead and coach youth ministries and sports programs for decades. He and his wife, Margaret, feel blessed to be currently heading up the youth program at their local church. He collects antique and vintage pest “contraptions” to remind him of how far the industry has come through the years.

Both men have created The Pest Force to be a customer focused business with great employees, sound business practices, a solid code of ethics and a determination to not only meet state standards but to exceed them.