Jan 21, 2014 | Community News, Company News
Northwest Exterminating Announces the Opening of its Acworth Service Center
Marietta, GA – Northwest Exterminating, the Southeast’s leader in “Green” Pest Control, recently opened it’s 19th service center. This new facility is in the city of Acworth, GA and is now the company’s 4th location in Cobb County. At 3650 New McEver Road, the new service center is conveniently located near the historic downtowns of both Kennesaw and Acworth. Once plans for the new office were solidified in 2013, several company committee members were ready and eager to get started on the new service center. The doors were officially opened on Thursday, January 09, 2014.
Northwest has serviced customers in Acworth and its surrounding areas since 1951 and is excited for the opportunity to provide a greater presence within the community as a whole. The foundation of the company’s core values is to put customer’s first. As a result, Northwest Exterminating continues to realize its vision of growth and is proud of its firm standing within the pest control market.
About Northwest Exterminating
Northwest Exterminating is a family owned and operated exterminating company. It was established in 1951 by the husband and wife team of L.A. Phillips and Emma Lene Phillips. The company was founded on the values of honesty, integrity, and excellence. Today these values still remain the core principals of Northwest Exterminating. The company has grown from a family of 2 to a family of over 300 team members and multiple service centers throughout Georgia and Tennessee, while also servicing South Carolina and Alabama. We specialize in residential and commercial termite control, pest control, mosquito control, wildlife services, lawn care, and insulation.
For more information on Northwest Exterminating, our services, and our locations that service Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, and South Carolina, visit us at callnorthwest.com.
Jan 17, 2014 | Uncategorized
Winter Weather Forces Rodents and Other Pests Indoors
Raccoon
Last week we saw cold weather and snow blanket much of the country. In cold conditions homeowners aren’t the only ones seeking shelter indoors. Northwest Exterminating warns that rodents and wildlife are also looking for a warm place, like our homes, to escape the winter chill. Unfortunately, these small pests can cause more than just a headache for homeowners if they gain entrance inside.
Rodents can contaminate food sources and serve as vectors of many diseases, such as salmonella and the potentially fatal Hantavirus. Moreover, mice and rats can cause serious structural damage by chewing through insulation, walls, wood, and electrical wiring.
It’s much easier to prevent an infestation than to get rid of pests after they’ve found a cozy retreat inside the home. The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) recommends the following tips to keep homes rodent-free this winter:
- Seal cracks and holes on the outside of the home, including areas where utilities and pipes enter, using caulk, steel wool or a combination of both.
- Replace loose mortar and weather stripping around the basement foundation and windows.
- Screen vents and openings to chimneys.
- Store food in airtight containers and dispose of garbage regularly.
- Inspect items such as boxes, grocery bags and other packages brought into the home.
Northwest Exterminating advises homeowners to also be on the lookout for signs of an infestation. If you find rodent feces or hear sounds of scurrying in the walls or attic, contact a licensed pest professional, like Northwest Exterminating, to inspect your home for rodents.
For more information, visit https://www.callnorthwest.com/wildlife-control/.
Jan 15, 2014 | Uncategorized
America’s Rodent Problem
According to the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), 45 % of rodent infestations occur in fall and winter. This is one of the reasons that many of our recent blogs have been about colder weather bringing rodents and wildlife into homes (Tips on Keeping Rodents Away After Removal) . Below is an informative infographic that gives more information into America’s Rodent Problem.
SOURCE: NPMA
Jan 8, 2014 | Uncategorized
Keeping Rodents Away
Squirrels, mice, rats, and raccoons are just some of the wildlife that are taking shelter in your home. It can be difficult to remove wildlife and rodents once they are in your home. So what do you do once you’ve successfully removed wildlife from your home? How do you keep rodents away?
As with all pest control, prevention is the key. Pest and rodents are in search of 3 basic needs: food, shelter, and water. By eliminating these sources you make your home less attractive to pests and rodents.
Eliminating food and water:
- Tightly seal all food in containers.
- Clean up spills immediately.
- Tightly seal trash in an outside trash bin.
- Make sure that pet food and water is not left sitting out.
- Remove sitting water from bird baths and other areas in your lawn.
Eliminating shelter:
- Properly seal areas around home. Even squirrels only need a baseball size hole to enter into a structure.
- Keep gutters clear of water and debris.
- Ensure that attic vents are screened.
- Replace screens on windows and doors.
Rodents can cause serious damage to a property and can be a concern to your health. Certain species like mice, reproduce at an extremely high rate so keeping them out of your home is extremely important to prevent a bigger issue. Eliminating their needs will make your home less attractive to rodents and will assist in keeping rodents away.
For more information on rodent removal or more information on keeping rodents away you can visit our website https://www.callnorthwest.com/wildlife-control/ or call us at 888-466-7849.
Jan 3, 2014 | Uncategorized
How to Save on Energy and Bills with TAP Insulation
It’s cold and rainy, then it’s warm and sunny, cold and rainy, warm and sunny…and this is January!! The weather for the past couple of months has been a bit unpredictable. A couple of weeks ago we had temperatures in the 70’s…in December!! The very next day it was in the 30’s. All this crazy weather makes it difficult to dress when heading out the door and it makes it difficult on our homes trying to keep the temperature regulated.
TAP Attic Insulation Before and After
One of the things that can help in regulating the temperature in your home is to install TAP Insulation in your attic. Properly insulating your attic can save on your energy bills and keep your home at a comfortable temperature year round. When a home is poorly insulated, your HVAC system has to work harder to heat and cool your home. This increases the amount of energy and the cost of your energy bills.
Insulation is measured using “r-value” or the insulation’s resistance to heat flow. Builders are required to put in insulation with a minimum r-value of 30 but the Department of Energy suggests having an r-value of 49 for optimal savings on energy and money. When TAP Insulation is installed, it can be added to your current insulation to add to it’s r-value.
Benefits of TAP Insulation:
- Immediate Return on Investment
- Year-Round Comfort
- Permanent Pest Protection
- Fire Safety
- Green Solution
To find out more about TAP Insulation and how it can benefit your home and the environment, click HERE.
