Northwest Exterminating Acquires Piedmont Pest Control in Laurens, South Carolina

Northwest Exterminating Acquires Piedmont Pest Control in Laurens, South Carolina

Northwest Exterminating is excited to announce the acquisition of Piedmont Pest Control Services in Laurens, South Carolina.

“We are in an amazing period of growth, so we consider ourselves blessed to have Piedmont Pest Control join our family,” said Steve Phillips, President of Northwest Exterminating.

Northwest Exterminating acquired Piedmont Pest Control this week, a locally owned company in Laurens, SC. They join Northwest’s growing team that is comprised of 25 service centers throughout the metro Atlanta area and Savannah, Georgia, Alabama, Nashville, and Chattanooga, Tennessee.

“Our vision is to perform with integrity; we care about what is right and we do so through our faith. Northwest’s values align with this, making our union a true blessing.” said Dan Dees, Owner and President of Piedmont Pest Control, Inc.

Our new team members will serve customers out of Northwest Exterminating’s office in Laurens, and continue to create extraordinary experiences for Piedmont Pest Control customers while helping to move the company forward.

Along with this acquisition, over the past year, Northwest has also added new service centers in Augusta, GA and Birmingham, AL as the company continues to move forward and grow across the southeast. We look forward to serving our new customers and welcoming our new team members!

Northwest Exterminating Acquires Flag Pest Services

Northwest Exterminating Acquires Flag Pest Services

LAGRANGE –Northwest Exterminating is excited to announce the acquisition of Flag Pest Control Services in LaGrange, Georgia.

“We’re excited to welcome Flag Pest Services into our Northwest Exterminating Family,” said Steve Phillips, President of Northwest Exterminating. “This is a wonderful opportunity for everyone involved, especially our customers who will continue to receive extraordinary service.”

Northwest Exterminating, a family owned company with 24 service centers across the southeast, acquired Flag Pest Control last week, a locally owned company in LaGrange. The eight Flag Pest Services employees will join Northwest’s growing team of more than 500 team members serving customers across the metro Atlanta area and Savannah, Georgia, Alabama, Nashville, and Chattanooga, Tennessee.

“Northwest Exterminating is a family owned and operated company founded in Northwest Atlanta in 1951.  Our family values and dedication to service make this partnership a perfect fit and will allow us to continually provide the service you expect and deserve,” said Michael Parker, owner of Flag Pest Services.

Our new team members will serve customers out of Northwest Exterminating’s office in LaGrange, and continue to create extraordinary experiences for Flag Pest Services customers while helping to move the company forward.

Along with this acquisition, over the past year, Northwest has also added new service centers in Peachtree Corners and Tucker, Georgia, as the company continues to move forward and grow across the southeast. We look forward to serving our new customers and welcoming our new team members!

More About Northwest

Northwest Exterminating specializes in residential and commercial termite controlgreen pest controlmosquito controlwildlife servicesheating and coolinglawn care, and insulation.

For four consecutive years, the company has been ranked as one of the Atlanta Journal Constitution’s “Best Place to Work” among mid-sized companies and, in its 65 years in business, the Marietta pest control company has grown from a family of 2 to more than 500 employees.

Northwest was established in 1951 by L.A. Phillips and his wife, Emma Lene Phillips. Today, the founders’ son Steve Phillips is President of the company, which he operates with sons and Stanford and Stephen Phillips. Stanford serves as Vice President of Marketing and Business Development, and Stephen Phillips serves as Vice President of Operations.

2015 Young Entrepreneur Award Winner

2015 Young Entrepreneur Award Winner

We are proud to announce that Stanford Phillips, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at Northwest, was named the 2015 Young Entrepreneur Award from the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) on October 22nd, during its annual awards program in Nashville. The annual award was presented to Phillips in recognition of his stewardship in the industry, according to the National Pest Management Association. Phillips is a grandson of the original owners of Northwest Exterminating, L.A. and Emma Lene Phillips, who founded the company in 1951.

“I am very honored to be selected for this award,” Phillips said Thursday. “It’s a direct reflection of the great team we have at Northwest. I really view this as a team award.” Phillips also credited his national recognition to “the great success of Northwest.”

“I’m happy that Northwest is recognized as an innovative company that cares for their customers, community and team,” Phillips said.

To be considered for the award, nominees must be 40 years old or younger and working in the professional pest management industry. In order to be chosen to receive the national award, Phillips was evaluated on notable contributions made to his company in a management capacity, contributions to the pest management industry, and personal leadership and community involvement.

According to Scott Eubanks, Leader of Technical Services and Industry Relations at Northwest , “Stanford’s vision to help make Northwest Exterminating a company that provides healthier living and working environments led to the development of our green pest solutions. Beginning in 2006, Northwest Exterminating became the leader in green pest services,” Eubanks said in his nomination letter to NPMA. “Stanford has spoken on a national level regarding business development and topics on green pest control solutions.”

Eubanks said that Stanford has been crucial in the company’s recent growth.

“Stanford Phillips has been instrumental in growing and developing Northwest Exterminating as a company that creates a healthier living and working environment for both internal and external customers,” Eubanks said. “When Stanford came on board in 2002, Northwest Exterminating had six service centers, and has now grown to over 20 service centers and departments.”

Along with being a leader within Northwest and in the pest control industry, Stanford is also a leader within his community.

“His vision is not just to offer others healthier solutions through greener products, but also to improve the quality of life for both internal and external customers of Northwest,” Eubanks said. “Outside of Northwest, he has also implemented The Good Deed Team that goes out into the community and performs random acts of kindness, such as buying groceries or school supplies for those in need.”

Stanford also supports Northwest Exterminating’s fundraising efforts for various charitable organizations, Eubanks said, such as: the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Breast Cancer Awareness, Must Ministries, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, and Toys for Tots.

More about Northwest

Northwest Exterminating specializes in residential and commercial termite controlpest controlmosquito controlwildlife services, heating and coolinglawn care, and insulation.

In 2013, the company was ranked as the seventh “Best Place to Work” among mid-sized companies in by the Atlanta Journal constitution and, in its 64 years in business, the Marietta-based company has grown from a family of 2 to more than 400 employees.

Today, the founders’ son, Steve Phillips (Stanford’s father), is President of the company and Stanford’s brother, Stephen Phillips, serves as the leader of operations.

Find out more about Northwest Exterminating here.

Benefits of Bees

What’s the Buzz on the Benefits of Bees?

By: Katherine King

“Busy as a bee” is an old saying. The phrase implies that you are constantly moving, being industrious, getting your work done, and focused in order to achieve a goal. Now let’s think about the insect in the phrase, the bee. Bees are very industrious little animals. They are constantly in search of places to get nectar, their food, which they can bring back to the colony in order to feed everyone else. The bees that remain inside the hive are busy working as well. They are expanding the size of the hive, caring for young, and producing the honey which is their main food source.

All of these things are wonderful to hear about, but not many people are comfortable when they see bees. They can be rather large, bright colored, loud, and have a reputation to sting. These factors may make you wary of bees and may make you think that you need to make a run for it. In actuality, bees would much rather leave you alone. They only sting as an absolute last resort. They can only sting one time in their life and then die shortly after they sting you.

Benefits of Bees:

There are some redeeming qualities and benefits of bees…their honey. Honey does not have an expiration date. If your honey hardens, you can gently heat it and it will soften back up. If you ever get a burn, you can put honey on it to protect the burn and help it heal. Honey has other medicinal properties that aren’t confirmed, but from a holistic stand-point they are great. I have personally had good results using honey to try and fight some major allergies. If that is why you are eating honey, be sure you buy local honey from your area so that you are exposed to the right pollens.

Although bees have positive benefits, we want to make sure you know that they can also be a threat if caution is not exercised. If you have bees in or around your property and would like them removed, call our Wildlife division at Northwest Exterminating for our bee removal service.

What Are Your Termite Treatment Options?

You have termites…now what? What are your termite treatment options?

So you’ve called your termite extermination company out to your home and they confirmed your suspicions that yes, you have termites! There are many different termite treatment options so how do you know which one is right for your home?

Each termite infestation is unique, just like each home is unique. What works for your neighbor’s home may not work for yours. By working closely with your licensed termite professional, you can develop a customized termite treatment plan that is right for your situation.

So what are some of the termite treatment options?

  • The Sentricon Termite Baiting System – This termite baiting system is an environmentally friendly option to preventing and eliminating termites. Termite monitoring stations are placed around the perimeter of your home. Termites take the bait and share it with other termites. When the bait is ingested it helps to control the termite colony.
  • Liquid Termite Treatments – Liquid Termite treatments can be used inside, outside, and even on the structure. The method of application depends on the type of structure. Termites come into contact with the product, ingest it, and share it with their colony.

Regardless of what type of termite treatment you choose, it’s important that you maintain ongoing termite control. Your trusted termite exterminating company will help provide ongoing monitoring to ensure that your home stays free of termite infestations.

Northwest Exterminating offers free termite inspections.

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