Feb 28, 2011 | Termite Control
The forecast for this afternoon calls for heavy storms in Atlanta and the surrounding areas. Not only are storms coming in this evening but spring is right around the corner…which means one thing…rain, rain and more rain! Rain can bring in unwanted visitors to your home such as termites, mosquitoes, cockroaches, and many other not so friendly houseguests.
Out of the many pests that make themselves at home in your home, termites can be some of the most damaging. Termites are responsible for nearly $2 billion of damage across the US. Don’t fall victim to their game…start now on your fight to protect your home against termites. Below are some ways to inspect your home for termites or you can call Northwest Exterminating for a FREE termite inspection.
How to identify termites
- Look for a swarm of winged insects in and around your home. Termites can also be found moving quickly along the ground.
- Termites look a lot like flying ants although ants have one pair of wings smaller than the other, all four wings are the same size on termites.
- Termites breed in places of moisture such as concrete, wood and other hard-to-get-to places.
- Cracked or bubbling paint
- Termite droppings
- Wood that sounds hollow when tapped
- Mud tubes. These tubes are used to reach the wood that the termites are feeding on. Check basement and crawl spaces for these pencil width tunnels.
- Discarded wings from swarmers
For more information on termites…read our past blog!
Feb 25, 2011 | Pest Control
This is an interesting article that was published on www.pestworld.org regarding industry wide strategies on targeting the much talked about, pesky, bed bugs.
NPMA Releases Bed Bug Best Management Practices for Pest Professionals
January 27, 2011 (Fairfax, VA) In its continuing effort to offer education and guidance as pest management professionals develop their response to the bed bug pandemic, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) today released its Best Management Practices for Bed Bugs, offering guidelines to help PMPs control bed bugs effectively, responsibly, and safely.
Created by the NPMA Blue Ribbon Bed Bug Task Force, a broad-based stakeholder group whose goal is the development of an industry-wide, multi-faceted response to the bed bug pandemic, the Best Management Practices for Bed Bugs provide guidance in the areas of service agreements, recordkeeping, technician and sales staff training, client education, disposal of beds, furniture, possessions, bed bug detection, treatment methods, and health and safety concerns.
“Because there are multiple products, methods and technologies that may be employed as part of a successful bed bug treatment plan, it is important that pest management professionals are aware of the myriad factors that should be considered when determining which products or methods are the best option to control a given bed bug infestation,” stated NPMA Executive Vice President Rob Lederer. “The NPMA Best Management Practices for Bed Bugs provide PMPs the tools they need to ensure they are treating this elusive pest effectively, responsibly, and safely.”
In addition to providing these best management practices to industry professionals, NPMA will encourage consumers to seek use of the BMPs in working with PMPs. NPMA members can direct their customers to learn more about the new guidance document at www.BedBugBMPs.org. Additionally, they will be posted on www.pestworld.org.
To download the NPMA Best Management Practices for Bed Bugs, please visit www.npmapestworld.org/publicpolicy/BedBugs.cfm, and click on “NPMA Best Management Practices for Bed Bugs.”
The NPMA, a non-profit organization with more than 7,000 members, was established in 1933 to support the pest management industry’s commitment to the protection of public health, food and property. For more information, visit NPMApestworld.org.
Feb 23, 2011 | Community News, Going Green
In this economy we’re all looking for ways to cut spending in any way that we can. The article below shows us how we can use everyday household products to clean. These tips not only save money but are safer alternatives to the chemicals that come in many cleaning products.
Read the article below that was featured on moreorless.com
100 Smart & Surprising Uses for Simple Drug Store Items
Did you know that there are many different uses for even the simplest of drug store items? Rubbing alcohol, q tips, nail polish remover, and other simple drug store items have lots of different applications, around the house and beyond.
Cleaning
Keep your home clean and fresh with these drug store products.
- Keep your windows frost free: Make a solution with 1/2 a cup of rubbing alcohol and 1 liter of water, then wash your windows with it to keep frost away.
- Deodorize your refrigerator with vanilla extract: Soak a cotton ball with vanilla extract and place it in your fridge.
- Get rid of fruit flies: Kill fruit flies by misting them with rubbing alcohol.
- Clean counters and tabletops with hydrogen peroxide: Spray hydrogen peroxide on your tables and counter tops, or just add it to your dishrag.
- Apply polish to small crevices using q tips: Polish your silver with a q tip.
- Fight mildew: Soak cotton balls in bleach, place them in hard to clean spots, and leave them there to zap the stains.
- Add hydrogen peroxide to your dishwasher: Prevent spreading colds and other diseases by adding 2 ounces of hydrogen peroxide to your dishwasher.
- Spruce up china: Clean spots off of your china with nail polish remover-but test a small inconspicuous spot first.
- Fade tea stains: Apply diluted lemon juice to cloth with a q tip.
- Clean bathroom tiles: Mix epsom salt and dish detergent to mix bathroom tiles.
Click HERE to continue reading this list.
Feb 16, 2011 | Community News, Community/Events, Company News
WHERE: Windfield Hall
3890 Satellite Blvd
Duluth, GA 30096
WHEN: February 24, 2011
10am-2pm
Georgia Pest Control Association is sponsoring a job fair on February 24, 2011. There are approximately 1,100 pest control companies across the state employing over 12,000 Georgians and generating over $400 million in revenue. While many industries have been severely affected by the poor economy, the pest control industry continues to grow each year.
Many employees are enjoying great compensation and benefits offered by Pest Management firms.
Job Positions:
Hiring Requirements:
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High School Diploma or GED
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Good Driving Record (Driving Positions)
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Able to pass Criminal Background Check & Drug Screening
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U.S. citizen or alien authorized to work in the U.S.
Hiring Qualifications:
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Good Attitude & Communication Skills
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Able to work in outside elements (hot, cold, rain, etc)
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Not afraid of “pests”
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Able to read, speak & comprehend English
Up to 20 companies are expected to participate. Come prepared to meet and interact with company representatives. Bring your resume and be prepared to fill out job applications.
For more info, contact Darrell Lee at 770.979.8180 or [email protected]
Feb 14, 2011 | Pest Control
The love bug, also known as the honeymoon fly, kissing bug or double-headed bug, is a member of the march flies. The love bug is found in the southeastern United States, especially along the Gulf Coast, and parts of Central America. The bug gets its name because it remains coupled for several days during and after mating.
Love bugs do not typically bite or sting, however, their major nuisance is what is known as their “flights”. Love Bugs fly in groups of hundreds and thousands…making them hard to miss. They can become most irritating when travelling along highways where they tend to get stuck on cars and are difficult to remove if left for more than a couple of hours. Love bugs have two major flights per year, the first one being in late April and May, and the second during late August and September. Flights can last anywhere from four to five weeks.
The female love bugs live only three to four days while males have a longer life cycle. With a longer life cycle, you’d think that the male love bugs would remember Valentine’s Day. Unfortunately, some still forget.
If you are one of the forgetful love bugs, check out our list of 10 last minute Valentine’s Day gifts!
- Valentine’s Day Love coupons. The coupons can be anything from a romantic evening out or a coupon to do a household chore.
- Gift card to their favorite restaurant or store.
- Framed photo of the 2 of you.
- Chocolate…because who doesn’t love chocolate.
- Flowers.
- Spa or manicure for the ladies. A hot lather shave for the men.
- A good old fashion love letter.
- Romantic dinner, whether at home or out on the town.
- Movie.
- QY-Quality Time.
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