Aug 3, 2012 | Community News, Community/Events, Company News
The story of 24 year old Aimee Copeland has captivated not only Georgia residents but the entire nation! Aimee’s story is one of bravery, hope, faith, and strength. After a zip-lining accident on May 1, Amy developed a flesh eating bacteria that led to the loss of her left leg, right foot, and both hands. Through this horrible ordeal, Aimee and her family have remained both hopeful and positive. Aimee’s story is truly one of inspiration!!
When we heard that Pulte Homes/Del Webb Homes was putting together a team of contractors to build a wing for Aimee, we jumped at the chance to help out this family! 1,970 square feet is being added to the Copeland family home, being dubbed “Aimee’s Wing”. The addition will be completed in 40 days, just in time for Aimee’s exit from rehabilitation. 40 days may not seem long to build the addition but cannot compare to the hard work and dedication that Aimee is putting in while taking part in her rehab.
Northwest Exterminating is doing the termite pretreatment for the addition of Aimee’s Wing. We are so proud to be a part of this project. “It is an honor to be able to give back to such an inspirational young woman. She’s touched the lives of many people and we’re grateful to be a part of this project” says Randy Wilhite, Director of Builder Development at Northwest Exterminating. Aimee’s strength and courage have been an inspiration to all of us at Northwest Exterminating!
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For more information on Aimee’s story and how you can help visit www.aimeecopeland.com
Aug 1, 2012 | Company News
Northwest Exterminating is proud to announce that it has recently acquired Jody Millard Pest Control of Hixon, TN. Jody Millard Pest Control has been servicing the Chattanooga area for over 17 years. We’d like welcome Jody Millard and his team to the Northwest Exterminating family!
—Press Release—
NORTHWEST EXTERMINATING ACQUIRES JODY MILLARD PEST CONTROL
Jody Millard Pest Control has been servicing Chattanooga, TN for over 17 years
Marietta, GA-Northwest Exterminating, the Southeast’s leader in GREEN Pest Control, recently expanded its reach by acquiring Jody Millard Pest Control. Based in Chattanooga, TN, Jody Millard Pest Control has been servicing the Tennessee area for more than 17 years. The acquisition will allow Northwest to extend its footprint and permit Jody Millard Pest Control to continue operating as a division of Northwest Exterminating.
In 2011, Northwest opened its first Tennessee service center in Murfreesboro, TN and now, with Jody Millard Pest Control added to the roster, eco-friendly pest control will take Tennessee by storm. “At Northwest, our goal is to provide superior services that will enhance the health of homes and businesses, as we strive to make our communities better. We are happy to add Jody Millard Pest Control to our team, as it will help us further our mission”, said Scott Eubanks, Leader of Technical Services and Industry Relations at Northwest Exterminating.
Jody Millard Pest Control provides more than 30 years of experience. With an excellent reputation and a strong force in the Chattanooga Community, Jody Millard Pest Control has knowledgeable employees and offers increased benefits for Northwest to provide excellent customer service in Tennessee.
About Northwest Exterminating
Northwest Exterminating is a family owned and operated exterminating company that was established in 1951 by L.A. Phillips and his wife, Emma Lene Phillips. The company was founded on the values of honesty, integrity, and excellence. Today these values still remain the core of Northwest Exterminating as we have grown from a family of 2 to a family of over 300 team members and multiple service centers throughout Georgia and in Nashville, Tennessee. We specialize in residential and commercial termite control, pest control, mosquito control, wildlife services, lawn care, and insulation.
Jul 30, 2012 | Bed Bug, Pest Control
It’s a rite of passage for many college students to be on their own in a dorm or apartment. Parents go to inspect the new place of residency, making sure all is safe. But is it really safe? Dorm room bed bug problems are becoming increasingly more prevalent.
Bed bugs are small insects that are brown to reddish brown in color and broadly oval and flat in shape. Bed bugs harbor in cracks and crevices during the day and come out to feed at night. They prefer to feed on humans but will feed on other warm blooded animals. Typically, they can be found around mattresses, in box springs or their coverings, and in any crevice of a wooden bed frame, such as where members join. Before students move ANY of their belongings into their new home, they should check in and around wall hangings such as picture frames, night stands, stuffed furniture, baseboards, floorboard cracks, behind loose wallpaper, light switches, door and window frames, conduits, etc. Also check mattress covers for small, brownish stains. It would be wise to purchase mattress and box spring encasings as a precaution.
Bed bugs can be introduced into a structure via used furniture, clothing, boxes, suitcases, or other goods that are moved from residence to residence. Keep this in mind when your kids come home from college to visit. Make sure to check bags and boxes thoroughly before they enter your home.
Bed bugs are most active at night and bite any exposed areas of skin while an individual is sleeping. The face, neck, hands, and arms are common sites for bed bug bites. The bite itself is painless and is not noticed. Small, flat, or raised bumps on the skin are the most common sign; redness, swelling, and itching commonly occur. If scratched, the bite areas can become infected. A peculiarity of bed bug bites is the tendency to find several bites lined up in a row. Infectious disease specialists refer to this as the “breakfast, lunch, and dinner” sign signifying the sequential feeding that occurs from site to site.
Getting rid of bed bugs is not an easy process and most cases of bed bug infestations will require treatment by a pest control expert. If bed bugs are suspected in a dorm room, contact the RA (Residential Adviser) immediately and make sure that they use a pest control expert like Northwest Exterminating.
Do you have a child going off to college this year?
Jul 26, 2012 | Community News, Company News
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Utley
Northwest has been blessed with a work family of committed, hard working, and dedicated team members over the years. Through all these years, few have been better than Elmer Utley, or Mr. Utley, as he is called throughout Northwest. Mr. Utley met the Phillips family at Smyrna Church of Christ after moving to Georgia from Virginia in 1954. The Utleys and the Phillips became quite close over the years as the two families attended church together and became starters of Greater Atlanta Christian School. Louise Utley, Mr. Utley’s wife, worked at Northwest for almost 40 years before finally retiring. So it was our privilege that after Mr. Utley decided that retirement wasn’t for him, he came to work at Northwest Exterminating. 14 years later he has been an example of a hard working, kind, God loving man to all of us at Northwest Exterminating.
On Saturday, July 21, Mr. Utley celebrated his 89th birthday! At 89 years old he is still at the office bright and early (2 am to be exact) every morning. He works 40 hours a week while still taking care of his beloved Louise who has trouble going outside the house due to lower abdominal pain and macular degeneration.
Mr. Utley’s granddaughter recently submitted an article to Faulkner University’s Our Families Magazine to tell the story of her grandparent’s 69 year marriage. After we asked Mr. Utley about his 6 week courtship with Mrs. Utley he said “I wasted 6 weeks”. Their story is one to look up to, a hopeful story that we don’t always hear about.
Throughout the years, Mr. and Mrs. Utley, both of their daughters, and both son-in-laws have all been a part of Northwest Exterminating. We are lucky to have the Utley family as part of our Northwest family!
To read the article “Elmer and Louise Utley: 69 Years and Counting” follow the link below and go to page 17.
http://www.faulkner.edu/Academics/ccfs/Documents/Our%20Families%20Magazine/OFM%20Sp-Su%202012.pdf
Who is the hardest working person you know?
Jul 25, 2012 | Pest Control, Wildlife
A wasp sting can potentially be very dangerous to those in your home, including yourself, your children, and even your pets. If allergic, a sting can cause severe complications, and even death. Even for those that aren’t allergic, a wasp sting is painful and can cause itchiness and infection at the site of the sting.
Needless to say, if there is a wasp nest around your home it is very important that you get rid of it. Since nests are usually home to a colony of wasps they can be dangerous to try to remove by yourself. We suggest calling a professional exterminating company, like Northwest Exterminating, to remove the wasp for you, especially if you have an allergy to stings.
You can purchase a can of wasp remover at your local hardware store. For best results and safety, read and follow all directions on the label. Most labels will tell you that nighttime is the best time to treat because the wasps will either be inside the nest or on the nest. Make sure that you have an “exit” plan for when the wasps come out of their nest. You don’t want to have to run through their swarm to get back inside your home. Wearing protective clothing (long sleeves and pants, gloves, hat, safety goggles, and mask) spray directly into the nest. Once you have sprayed for the amount of time suggested on the can, leave the area immediately. Most products will advise you to wait a specified amount of time before visiting the area of the nest. Once activity around the nest has seized, knock down the nest and dispose of the nest in a covered trash can outside of the home.
We strongly recommend that you contact Northwest Exterminating, or your professional exterminating company, to remove a wasp nest if you:
- Feel uncomfortable to do it yourself
- If the nest is large or there is a large amount of wasps around the nest
- If you or anyone in your home is allergic to stings
Where is the strangest place you’ve seen a wasp nest around your home?
