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How To Get Rid of Millipedes Naturally

Nov 6, 2020

Millipedes ("thousand feet") are one of the most common pests found after rainstorms. These moisture loving creatures are usually tan or black in color with segmented bodies and dozens of legs. They have small antennae and large mandibles and are often mistaken for...

What’s Attracting These Roaches?!

Nov 4, 2020

You’ve cleaned your entire house, mopping and sweeping the floors, cleaning up crumbs and vacuuming, but you keep seeing roaches! Unfortunately, even in a clean house roaches can find their way inside. Cockroaches seek out three things: water, food, and shelter. While...

Northwest Smyrna & Wildlife Teams Donate Sneakers & Books to Local Charities

Nov 2, 2020

In October, our Wildlife and Smyrna service centers joined each other to collect sneaker and book donations for a drive sponsored by Kids Care, Kindness in Doing Service Connecting and Respecting Everyone. Kids Care was started by a mother daughter duo who wanted the...

Protect Your Vehicle From Lovebugs

Oct 29, 2020

If you live in the south, you've likely encountered one of the most annoying pests of all time... the lovebug! Lovebugs are a species of march fly that migrated to the southern United States and thrive in their gulf state climates. These red and black bugs, also known...

What’s Attracting Birds into My House?

Oct 28, 2020

Many of us enjoy the pleasure of bird watching and seeing these wildlife creatures in their natural habitat. Unfortunately, some birds tend to take over houses and make them their own. Birds are known to build their nests in places such as attics, gutters, vents,...

Northwest Departments Drop Off Personalized Baskets to Gaines Park Residents

Oct 26, 2020

The Northwest team has formed a partnership with the Gaines Park Senior Living community to help support the incredible residents who call Gaines home. COVID-19 has been difficult on all, and with many unable to visit their family during this time, Northwest...