Mar 30, 2011 | Termite Control
Everyone loves spring…especially termites. Yup, it’s that time of year when termites swarm. As you know, termites can cause serious damage to your home. Termite damage is more common than damage caused by any other natural disaster and is not covered by most home insurance policies. That is why it is so important to maintain your termite coverage; and if you don’t have termite coverage, it’s imperative that you get it.
To some, termites look like flying ants. If you see a similar problem in your home, click HERE to reference your finding to our pictures of a termite. Termites frequently travel underground in tunnels to get into your home…so if you are seeing them inside your home you can bet that infestation has already occurred and you should call your pest control company immediately.
When choosing a company for your termite control, interview different companies and shop around for the best price and most thorough treatment and coverage plan. Also, ask friends and family for their referrals.
If you would like to have a Northwest Exterminating Representative inspect your home, click HERE for a FREE termite inspection.
Mar 28, 2011 | Pest Control
If you have a boxelder tree, there is a good possibility that you have seen boxelder bugs. These bugs are usually easy to identify by their black and red coloring. Boxeldersemerge from hibernation and the females lay a cluster of yellow eggs on stones, leaves, grass, shrubs, trees, and even bark crevices of boxelder trees. The eggs turn from yellow to red and will soon hatch in 2 weeks. Once the eggs open, the adults emerge from hibernation and fly back to their host tree in late April to early May.
Host trees are usually female boxelder trees, where the boxelder bugfeeds on fallen boxelder seeds and newly developing leaves. Occasionally, boxelders will feed on fruits from a plum or apple tree.
The boxelder bug is mainly a nuisance pest that will occasionally bite people, causing a skin irritation and producing a small red bump. It is not recommended that boxelder bugs be crushed due to the strong, disagreeable odor that they let off when crushed. Do not attempt to kill boxelders in any wall voids. Dead insects, including boxelders, attract other pests such as beetles. Instead of crushing, pull out the vacuum to get rid of them until the summer when they come out of hibernating.
The best way to treat for boxelder bugs is to start from the outside. Have a licensed pest control professional to spray infested trees. If the trees are not on your property, inform your neighbors of the nuisance boxelder bugs can cause. Use both preventative physical and chemical barriers to keep boxeldersfrom your home. Make sure to screen all vents and caulk around cable entrances, windows, doors, overhangs, facia board, etc, and install closable chimney caps.
Source: NPCA – Field Guide to Structural Pests
Mar 25, 2011 | Company News
Each week, Northwest Exterminating, sends out a customer satisfaction survey to customers who have recently had a new service performed at their home or business. Customers are encouraged to comment on the service they received from the initial phone conversation to the effectiveness of the service.
We take these comments very seriously and use them as a reference on what we are doing well and what we can improve on. We thought by posting some of these recent comments that it would be beneficial to both future and current customers. Our goal is “Customers for Life!”
- The representative was courteous. He let me know that he was in my yard doing an inspection and he did not disturb any of the plants in the yard. – Union City
- The technician was the most knowledgeable I have met compared with services from another provider for over a year. He was extremely courteous, helpful and thorough. – Newnan
- I appreciate the attention given to me regarding the pest control needs of my company. – Buford
- The agents were truly professional and explained the different programs, cost, and application process. To be a green company is a plus. – Douglasville
- My service rep Ricky Hancock is very efficient and genuinely concerned with pleasing his customers. The support staff at the office is also very helpful in calling to set up appointments. We just added our 3rd contract with Northwest because of the service received. – Fairburn
- The office manager calls to tell me when my pest service is coming, and also emails me to let me know. She knows that I teach school and email is the best way to get in touch with me and I appreciate the extra mile she goes to let me know. I also know the person coming to my house each time; he came to my house one Saturday when I had some questions, so I don’t worry about someone being there when I am not. – Newnan
- Service tech was on time, polite, friendly and did a thorough job. We were very pleased with his explanations and the job that he did. – Dacula
- We have had a termite contract since 2007 but have recently added lawn care and changed our pest control from Arrow. – Jefferson
- We have been very pleased for almost 9 years as a Northwest customer. The field reps always work around the schedule when I can be home to let them in the house. The phone schedulers for appointments are always very friendly and courteous also. – Newnan
- I’ve had my termite service with Northwest Exterminating for almost 9 years and have never been disappointed with the level of professionalism of their employees and the quality of service. I’d used other companies in the past for pest control, but was never completely satisfied. After having my initial Pest Green visit last month, I have to say I’m glad I made the switch. Jesse was more professional and thorough than anyone I’ve had service my home in the past. – Alpharetta
- We’ve only had one problem since we’ve been with Northwest since 1987. Problem was fixed immediately. – McDonough
- Polite professional service, and on time too! – Pine Lake
- I have always received excellent service with fire ant service and termite service. If I ever have a problem, I receive a prompt response. I am especially thankful for Michael Manning. He does a very thorough job each and every time he comes and always makes sure I don’t have any problems before he leaves. He is an excellent representative for your company. – Jefferson
Mar 23, 2011 | Pest Control
WSBTV.com reported that one of the most destructive beetlesin the world was recently found in luggage at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Had this beetle not been found, it could have cost American taxpayers millions of dollars.
ATLANTA — Customs and Border Protection specialists at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport intercepted a small
beetle labeled one of the world’s most destructive
pests, officials said.
The discovery was made while officers inspected a small bag of dried beans in the luggage of two international passengers arriving from India, officials said.
The small beetle larva was slightly larger than a pinhead, officials said.
Entomologists for the Department of Agriculture identified the insect as a khapra beetle, formally known as Trogoderma granarium. (…)
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Mar 23, 2011 | Pest Control
WSBTV.com reported that one of the most destructive beetlesin the world was recently found in luggage at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Had this beetle not been found, it could have cost American taxpayers millions of dollars.
ATLANTA — Customs and Border Protection specialists at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport intercepted a small
beetle labeled one of the world’s most destructive
pests, officials said.
The discovery was made while officers inspected a small bag of dried beans in the luggage of two international passengers arriving from India, officials said.
The small beetle larva was slightly larger than a pinhead, officials said.
Entomologists for the Department of Agriculture identified the insect as a khapra beetle, formally known as Trogoderma granarium. (…)
Click HERE to read the rest of this article
