READY TO GET STARTED?
REQUEST A FREE ESTIMATE
Fill out the form below or call (888) 466-7849 for a free, no-obligation estimate.
We’ve blogged about it before. In many places around the world insects are considered a delicacy. That trend has not caught on in America (thank goodness). That’s not to say that no one has jumped on the bug eating bandwagon. In September, over 3,000 people attended BugFest in Raleigh, NC, another 1,300 people attended Hoppy Thanksgiving in New Orleans…all to taste foods that included bugs. Meal worms, crickets, larva are all different insects that are eaten.
Those that support bug foods compare it to eating sushi.
“Those of us engaged in entomophagy are hoping that this will be like sushi. Forty years ago, you would’ve looked at someone like they were crazy if they suggested opening a restaurant serving raw fish, but now it seems you can’t walk a city block without coming across a sushi place.”
To read more about this new phenomenon, visit USA TODAY’s article There’s a bug in my food…on purpose?
So what do you think? Would you add bugs to your diet?
With Spring upon us, the temperature will start to get warmer, finally! This is great news for us, but it also means that insects are beginning to come out of hibernation. Two insects of great concern, particularly in the spring, are the ant and the termite.
Both of these insects, flying ants and termites, will begin to swarm soon, so it is important to know the differences between them so you can help out your Pest Management Professional. Should you catch one, there are three noticeable differences between a flying ant and a termite.
If you see swarmers and are worried, call your local Northwest Exterminating Service Center. They will be happy to help you with all of your pest control needs, and can target problem insects as needed.
Katherine King
[email protected]
We did it again! For the 3rd consecutive year, Northwest Exterminating has been named as one of the AJC’s Top Workplaces in Atlanta! Coming in at #7 in the mid-size company category, Northwest is proud to make the list once again!
What makes this award even better…it’s based on results from employee surveys!! What an honor!!
Go take a look at the other Top 100 Workplaces in Atlanta HERE!
Glimpses of spring have filled the air here and there. Even though temperatures are unpredictable right now, it is the perfect time to plan for your garden. Ideal conditions, like temperatures and planting zones, vary depending on your location. The state of Georgia has 5 different plant hardiness zones or geographical areas in which specific plant life is capable of growing based on climate (source).
So what are some simple steps you can do right now to Plan for Your Garden?
Don’t have time for spring planning for your garden? Northwest Lawn Care offers FREE lawn care analysis, aeration and overseeding, and tree and shrub services. Save time and money and let the experts handle your lawn care year round!
We are currently having a contest on our Facebook page where you can vote for the next Northwest Exterminating billboard. Recently we had followers submit their billboard ideas on our Facebook page. We narrowed those down to our top 3 where people can go vote on which one is their favorite!
So what are you waiting on? GO VOTE!! The winner will receive a $100 Visa gift card and a chance for their billboard to be ran throughout Georgia! Billboard with the most LIKES WINS!!! Voting ends 3/19/14.