Jul 11, 2012 | Company News, Fire Ant, Going Green, Lawn Care, Pest Control, Termite Control
Each week we send out a survey to customers who have received a new service from Northwest Exterminating. Our goal is always “Customers for Life”! We want to make sure that each customer is completely satisfied with the service that they have received from Northwest. Our surveys allow us to really see how we’re doing from our customer’s stand point! We are able to use the responses to constantly make Northwest a better company. So what are our customers saying? See for yourself:
- They arrived when promised, they were very clean, were very polite, treated our termite problem, and finished quickly. – Newnan service center
- Fire ant service was just great. We added it recently during our quarterly and termite renewal service. – Stockbridge service center
- Northwest representative, John Davis, was very helpful and knowledgeable in assessing my needs for termite protection. The termite technician who actually performed the job, Bobby McMichen, was on time and did a fantastic job. I would recommend Northwest to all my friends and family members. – Dallas service center
- I like the green option. Reps have always been friendly and knowledgeable. They have always been receptive to our needs. They will return with a smile if having an insect problem. They will return as much as neccessary to get the problem solved. – Dallas service center
- When I started to have issues with bugs in my house, I called Northwest. The representative was polite and attended to my needs quickly. We had our initial visit within 2 days and our service was completed by the end of the week. This was very helpful as I am 39 weeks pregnant and needed to have it completed before the new baby arrived. – Newnan service center
- We had a yellow jacket infestation in the wall of my home. My husband and I were on a trip and my son was home to handle the situation. He called a different company and wasn’t treated very well. Once he called your company he got the help he needed right away. The other company told him it would cost upwards of $1000 to fix the problem and with you guys it was less then $250. I want to thank you for not taking advantage of a young man that didn’t know what to do with the problem before him. May God bless you for your kindness. – Wildlife Team
- The representative was courteous and knowledgeable. He also came on short notice regarding an emergency situation. – Columbus service center
- I had a complete understanding of the work that was to be performed and how it would work. The service rep called in advance and was on time. He completed the work in a timely manner. – Monroe service center
- Friendly, professional service technician. Reviewed everything with me and treated whole house – even did basement and attic and we did not go over that. Thorough treatment. Confident that if I have aproblem I can call my representative and he will handle it quickly. – East Cobb service center
- Northwest has always provided excellent service in both Pest management and Termite service and most recently the lawn care service. – Stockbridge service center
- We had really bad ants and with one treatment, they are GONE! – Buford service center
- We are a farm to table restaurant that would never consider using products with unnatural pesticides. We are so glad you have green shield products. Our representative was extremely knowledgeable about the pests that have previously inhabited this 70 year old building and setup traps to monitor any pest traffic we have. He even told us to call him at the first sign of pest activity. – Canton service center
For more information on the services offered at Northwest Exterminating visit our website at callnorthwest.com or call 888.466.7849
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May 11, 2012 | Pest Control
How can something as small as a flea be such a huge pain? Pet owners are all too familiar with the annoyance of fleas because they make us AND our pets miserable. Fleas attach themselves to warm-blooded animals (pets and humans) and feed on their blood. A flea bite can cause discomfort, painful, itchy red bumps and can lead to an allergic reaction. In some cases, they can even transmit diseases like the bubonic plague, murine typhus and transfer tapeworms in pets.
To prevent fleas from becoming a pest in your home, clean and vacuum frequently. A clean home is a healthy home and will aid in the prevention of other pests as well. Cleaning will help to remove any fleas and their eggs. Maintaining a clean yard is just as important, especially if you have pets that go outside often. A well kept lawn with no debris or pet droppings will reduce the flea population around your home. Bathe pets regularly and apply a flea and tick treatment. Most importantly, call a professional exterminator if you have fleas in your home. A flea infestation can be very difficult to get rid of and is best left to the professionals so the problem does not continue to grow.
Interesting Flea Facts:
- The largest recorded flea measured almost ½ inch!
- Fleas consume 15 times their weight in blood each day. That is like a 140 lb. woman eating 8,400 burgers in one day!
- Fleas are the number one cause of allergies in cats and dogs.
- Fleas can live for about 100 days.
- Fleas don’t fly, they jump.
- A pair of fleas can produce 400-500 offspring in their lifetime.
- A flea can jump up to 8 inches high or 150 times its own height.
Got a flea problem? Call Northwest Exterminating for professional, effective flea control.
May 11, 2012 | Pest Control
How can something as small as a flea be such a huge pain? Pet owners are all too familiar with the annoyance of fleas because they make us AND our pets miserable. Fleas attach themselves to warm-blooded animals (pets and humans) and feed on their blood. A flea bite can cause discomfort, painful, itchy red bumps and can lead to an allergic reaction. In some cases, they can even transmit diseases like the bubonic plague, murine typhus and transfer tapeworms in pets.
To prevent fleas from becoming a pest in your home, clean and vacuum frequently. A clean home is a healthy home and will aid in the prevention of other pests as well. Cleaning will help to remove any fleas and their eggs. Maintaining a clean yard is just as important, especially if you have pets that go outside often. A well kept lawn with no debris or pet droppings will reduce the flea population around your home. Bathe pets regularly and apply a flea and tick treatment. Most importantly, call a professional exterminator if you have fleas in your home. A flea infestation can be very difficult to get rid of and is best left to the professionals so the problem does not continue to grow.
Interesting Flea Facts:
- The largest recorded flea measured almost ½ inch!
- Fleas consume 15 times their weight in blood each day. That is like a 140 lb. woman eating 8,400 burgers in one day!
- Fleas are the number one cause of allergies in cats and dogs.
- Fleas can live for about 100 days.
- Fleas don’t fly, they jump.
- A pair of fleas can produce 400-500 offspring in their lifetime.
- A flea can jump up to 8 inches high or 150 times its own height.
Got a flea problem? Call Northwest Exterminating for professional, effective flea control.
Apr 9, 2012 | Pest Control
You’ve heard the news about the large numbers of ticks that have decided to come out earlier in the season than usual. But if you are like me you thought “Well that sure stinks that it’s happening to other people but I’m sure it won’t happen to me”. WRONG!! Actually, the day Dr. Goo’s Corner: Ticks was posted I came home and found a tick on my beloved boxer! It’s a good thing I had read that blog post because I knew I had to get that tick off of my dog immediately.
It’s important that ticks are removed quickly and correctly. To be sure that you know how to properly remove a tick from yourself or your dog, we’ve provided instructions.
How to properly remove a tick:
- Don’t panic
- Using tweezers, grab the tick as close to the skin’s surface as possible
- Slowly pull the tick upward with a steady, gentle, and even pressure. Do not twist or yank the tick; this can cause the mouth of the tick to remain in the skin. If this happens, try removing the mouth with the tweezers. If the mouth doesn’t come out do not keep trying, this can cause an irritation of the skin. Let the skin rest and try again later. If it still does not come out, see a doctor or veterinarian for advice on having it removed or waiting for it to come out on its own.
- Once the tick has been removed, thoroughly clean the area with soap and water or rubbing alcohol.
- If any strange symptoms, such as rash or fever, occur in the following weeks, notify a doctor or veterinarian.
- If you think that you may have a tick problem in or around your home call a professional exterminating company to inspect your property.
Picture courtesy of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Ticks in Atlanta and surrounding areas are on the rise this season because of our warm winter. Trust Northwest to protect your home, family, and pets from ticks.
Have you experienced ticks this season?
