Feb 28, 2014 | Uncategorized
We are very proud to say that we are partnering with Pulte Homes and Operation Finally Home to build a home for a very special veteran and his family!
Sgt. Perry Haley and his family of seven were recently surprised live on CNN when they were told that Pulte Homes and Operation Finally Home were building them a mortgage free home.
Watch the video HERE.
Sgt. Haley’s home is one of 20 new homes for wounded veterans the Company’s Built to Honor™ program plans to build across the nation in 2014.
You can follow along with the progress of the Haley family home at https://www.facebook.com/builttohonorperry
Feb 27, 2014 | Uncategorized
Do you have an idea for Northwest Exterminating’s next billboard?
Northwest Exterminating is running a Facebook contest to find our next billboard! It’s easy to participate! Go to our Facebook post and leave a comment with your billboard idea (7 words or less). The submission deadline is Monday, March 3, 2014. After we receive all submissions we will narrow it down to the top 3 picks. From there, the winner will be chosen based on the amount of LIKES for each board!
So what’s in it for you?
The winner will receive $100 Visa gift card and for their billboard to be displayed in and around Metro Atlanta!
To read the full list of rules and regulations you can visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/CallNorthwest
Here are some of our past boards:
So what’s your idea?
Feb 25, 2014 | Uncategorized
This past weekend was a great preview of the warm Spring weather that is coming. The sun was shining, birds chirping, and we could comfortably be outside without multiple layers of clothing. It seems that we have almost (I repeat, almost) escaped the harsh winter that we’ve been experiencing.
After our spring preview, its made many people think about their lawn and how they can enjoy it in the upcoming months. After the treacherous winter weather, it may need a little more TLC than usual. Northwest Lawn Care would like to help you get your lawn back into tip-top GREEN shape!
Our FREE lawn care analysis is an in-depth inspection of your lawn that will help us develop a comprehensive plan that is unique to the needs of your lawn. Call us today or visit us online to schedule your analysis to have your lawn healthy and green for the spring.
Feb 24, 2014 | Uncategorized
Getting Rid of Pests by Eliminating their Needs
Bugs are no different than humans in that we’re all in search of 3 basic needs: water, food, and shelter. It’s important when trying to obtain a pest-free home that we are eliminating pest’s basic needs. Limiting their access to these items will be a big step in prevention AND maintenance.
So what steps do you take to eliminate these sources?
Trim vegetation away from structure
How to Eliminate Pest’s Water Sources From Your Home:
- Check under cabinets and sinks for leaks
- Caulk around pipes
- Eliminate any areas in the yard where water pools
- Clean out gutters of debris so water can drain properly
- Don’t leave your pet’s water bowls sitting out
- Remove debris in the yard that gathers water
- Remove standing water from bird baths
How to Eliminate Pest’s Food Sources From Your Home:
- Clean up any food spills immediately
- Don’t leave your pet’s food sitting out
- Keep food (pet food included) in tightly sealed containers
- Take out trash on a regular basis
- Place trash in an outside garbage can with a tightly sealed lid
How to Eliminate Pest’s Access to Shelter From Your Home:
- Be cautious of what you bring in (old furniture, produce, boxes, all can contain bugs that you could potentially bring into your home)
- Caulk and/or seal any cracks or crevices located around windows, doors, pipes, vents, etc.
- Use low sodium vapor lighting on the outside of your home
- Point security lights away from your home
- Trim back vegetation at least 1 foot away from your home
- Remove clutter and debris from the interior and exterior of the home
- Keep doors and windows shut
- If you need to have doors or windows open use screens
If pests have already found their way into your home it’s best to call a professional exterminator. A pest professional can properly inspect your property, identify the pest, identify the sources, effectively treat the home for the targeted pest, and work with you to develop a customized action plan to maintain and prevent further issues from occurring. If you’re in need of a professional pest control company call Northwest Exterminating!
Feb 19, 2014 | Uncategorized
Can the cold temperatures damage your lawn?
Winter weather can take a toll on your lawn. Cold temperatures, snow, ice, and freezing rain (all of which we have experienced A LOT of recently) can damage lawns. When these weather conditions sit on grass for extended periods of time it can damage, even kill, warmer season grasses. Root damage is also a concern.
When ice forms on cooler season grasses it can make the blade brittle and easy to break. It’s best to limit activity on cooler season grasses when there has been long periods of ice on the ground.
As spring approaches and your lawn starts to green you may notice blotchy areas due to winter kill. This is often in areas that took longer to thaw out due to lack of sunlight or a larger collection in one area of the lawn.
The best way to help restore your lawn after winter damages is to learn from past experiences because history tends to repeat itself. If you had an area that collected more snow because it was in a low lying area then make sure to level out the area so you won’t have the same problem next time it happens. Also, a healthy lawn is much more resilient. Keeping a healthy lawn year around can improve it’s durability during the winter months.
To keep that lawn healthy all year, call Northwest Lawn Care for expert care!
