Here at Northwest, we consider ourselves experts in Wildlife Control & Removal and can handle any critter problem – from squirrel invasions, rodent damage and contamination, to snake removal,raccoon trapping, and dead animal removal (just to name a few!). Every wildlife exclusion or removal job is unique and takes a special skill set and training to safely and effectively remove the animals and prevent them from coming back. As a homeowner, it’s important to be well-informed on your service options if and when the need for critter control arrives. That’s why we’ve put together a list of what we consider to be the top wildlife control companies in the Savannah, GA area. And while we’re highly-rated and equally equipped for the job, it’s nice to have options! Our goal is to help homeowners and business owners find solutions that work, even if it’s not through our services.
First Coast Wildlife Services/Expel Wildlife Service: First Coast is a full service wildlife control company that serves Savannah and the surrounding areas. They specialize in urban and suburban wildlife removal and damage management in both residential and commercial settings. They are licensed by the GA Fish and Wildlife Commission. Established in 2010, they provide animal trapping, wildlife exclusion, dead animal removal, pest control, and insulation replacement services.
Critter Control: Critter Control has been in business since 1983, serving Savannah and the surrounding areas with both residential and commercial wildlife management services. They provide humane wildlife management and specialize in vertebrate pests such as squirrels, raccoons, bats, and birds. They also offer other related environmental products and services like their Wildlife Management Supplies and Eco-Wise, their green pest control services.
TruTech Wildlife Service: TruTech has been servicing Savannah and the surrounding areas for over 30 years. They offer environmentally safe animal removal services, odor control, and wildlife exclusion.
Preferred Pest Control: Preferred Pest Control is a locally owned and operated pest control company that has served Savannah and the surrounding areas for over 25 years. They are licensed in the state of Georgia and use Georgia Department of Natural Resources approved methods for wildlife management and removal. They offer services for all wildlife types from alligators (up to 4 feet in length) to raccoons and snakes. They specialize in humane wildlife management techniques.
Yates Astro: Yates Astro is a locally owned and operated pest control company. They were founded in 1928 and service Savannah and all its surrounding areas. They provide wildlife management and removal services and claim that “if it crawls or flies and doesn’t belong in your house” to give them a call.
Trapper Jack Douglas: Trapper Jack has 45 years of experience in predator control and nuisance wildlife management. He is a licensed trapper in both Georgia and South Carolina. He will service anywhere within 100 miles of Savannah or South Carolina. He specializes in alligators, coyotes, beavers, fox, bobcats, otters, raccoons, armadillos, and wild hogs. He also offers ride along opportunities at a cost for any wildlife management requests that he gets.
In addition, here are some wildlife resources you might find helpful:
At Northwest Exterminating, part of our motto is “Customers First,” so we thought what better way to put the customer first than to equip you with some of the top attic insulators in the Atlanta area (not including ourselves, of course!). With the cold weather coming and the hot summer months only a short time away, it is best to consider your options sooner rather than later. See some of the businesses in the Atlanta area that could be great options for your next project:
Beldon: Beldon has been trusted in the Atlanta area for many years and have countless reviews for the services that they provide.
Smart Space: Smart Space’s focus is how to make your home the most energy efficient. They offer comprehensive reviews of your home to determine exactly what you need, include attic insulation options.
Home Team Pest Defense: Much like Northwest Exterminating, Home Team offers TAP Insulation for your attic that can also rid your attic of pests. They service Atlanta and the surrounding area!
Arbor Insulation Solutions: Arbor Insulation Solutions offer a variety of insulation options and have great information on their website about the different types of insulation, how much you need and more.
Insulation can be the first step to saving money on your energy bills every month. There is a lot of information to consider when deciding to insulate your attic, but each of the websites above offer insight into what you may need! We also found a great resource through Energy Star, as you’ll want to confirm that the products used for your insulation are Energy Star rated.
One other item you may want to consider is having your home TAP insulated! For more information about TAP insulation and its wide array of benefits, check out a few helpful resources:
Don’t forget about other resources like Home Advisor, Angie’s List, Google Reviews and social media reviews to see what people are saying about the businesses you are considering! Try phrases like “TAP Insulation” or “attic insulation in Atlanta” in your search to find your perfect match in attic insulation.
Want to learn more about how Northwest Exterminating could help insulate your home AND rid of pests? Give us a call at (888) 466-7849 or click the button below!
When it comes to increasing your home’s energy efficiency, preventing dangerous mold, and stopping pests from taking over your crawl space and working their way into the rest of your home, you can’t go wrong with investing in a Complete CrawlSpace encapsulation. And while we here at Northwest Exterminating would love to take care of your crawl space, we know that just like visiting the doctor, you can’t go wrong with a second opinion. Here are the top 5 moisture barrier providers in the Metro Atlanta area and surrounding cities.
All Exterminating Georgia: All Exterminating Georgia was founded in 1989. They service locally and all over Georgia. Their motto is “Bringing back customer service one appointment at a time.”
Southeastern Crawlspaces: Southeastern Crawlspaces is “Atlanta & North Georgia’s Crawlspace Encapsulation Experts.” They have been servicing Atlanta homes since 2007.
AquaGuard Foundation Solutions: With locations in Atlanta, Marietta and Athens, AquaGuard provides foundation repair, basement waterproofing, and concrete leveling throughout the Metro Atlanta area.
Trotter Company: Trotter has been a trusted provider since 1929! They specialize in correcting drainage, basement waterproofing, crawl space waterproofing, foundation piering and wall reinforcement. What makes them unique is their 85 years of experience of making foundation repairs in Georgia red clay.
Harris Waterproofing: Harris is the leading vapor barrier installation company in Metro Atlanta and surrounding areas. Family owned and operated, Harris Waterproofing has been around since 1989. They provide complete waterproofing solutions, both inside and outside your home.
When looking for a crawl space contractor, weigh your options, ask as many questions as needed, and request to see photos of previous work.
We also found these resources for you regarding crawlspace enclosure and moisture barriers.
According to the AJC, the city of Decatur is now an official safe haven for bees, which was announced during National Pollinator Week (June 20-26) – designated as a time to celebrate pollinators and spread awareness on how we can all help to protect them from declining populations, including bees, birds, butterflies, bats and beetles.
On Monday this week, city officials voted to adopt a resolution that designates Decatur as a “Bee City“, the first official bee city in the state of Georgia. As part of this designation, the city agrees to celebrate National Pollinator Week, host educational events, and plant & restore sustainable bee habitats. Decatur will also install a Bee City USA street sign in a prominent location, in recognition of the city’s effort and participation.
This initiative is part of the city’s larger plan to support urban gardening, according to Mayor Patti Garrett. “Bees are of critical importance to gardens,” Garrett said.
According to Bee City USA, being a Bee City is a way for city leaders to improve their communities’ environment, eating habits, and overall economy by:
Helping to ensure the survival of vital animal species crucial to our planet’s complex food web
Raising community awareness of how our food grows and improve local food production through expanded pollination. More than 150 food crops in the United States depend on pollinators, including blueberries, apples, squash, strawberries and almonds.
Improving local plant nursery markets by increasing demand for native, pollinator friendly plants
Raising community awareness of the dangers of non-native invasive plants to the local ecosystem
Raising community awareness of the least toxic ways to deal with home and garden pest problems
Raising community awareness of the local environment’s seasonality as understanding grows about the pollinators’ reliance on blooming plants and trees
Encouraging urban beekeeping, increasing micro and small business opportunities. Newly discovered pride in local food products, such as artisanal honey and other honey bee products, creates new business opportunities. Honey is absolutely unique to the nearby flowers from which the bees gather nectar. Its taste and color vary dramatically as a result. Furthermore, as the community of beekeepers grows, the market for beekeeping supplies grows.
According to the AJC, the city of Decatur is now an official safe haven for bees, which was announced during National Pollinator Week (June 20-26) – designated as a time to celebrate pollinators and spread awareness on how we can all help to protect them from declining populations, including bees, birds, butterflies, bats and beetles.
On Monday this week, city officials voted to adopt a resolution that designates Decatur as a “Bee City“, the first official bee city in the state of Georgia. As part of this designation, the city agrees to celebrate National Pollinator Week, host educational events, and plant & restore sustainable bee habitats. Decatur will also install a Bee City USA street sign in a prominent location, in recognition of the city’s effort and participation.
This initiative is part of the city’s larger plan to support urban gardening, according to Mayor Patti Garrett. “Bees are of critical importance to gardens,” Garrett said.
According to Bee City USA, being a Bee City is a way for city leaders to improve their communities’ environment, eating habits, and overall economy by:
Helping to ensure the survival of vital animal species crucial to our planet’s complex food web
Raising community awareness of how our food grows and improve local food production through expanded pollination. More than 150 food crops in the United States depend on pollinators, including blueberries, apples, squash, strawberries and almonds.
Improving local plant nursery markets by increasing demand for native, pollinator friendly plants
Raising community awareness of the dangers of non-native invasive plants to the local ecosystem
Raising community awareness of the least toxic ways to deal with home and garden pest problems
Raising community awareness of the local environment’s seasonality as understanding grows about the pollinators’ reliance on blooming plants and trees
Encouraging urban beekeeping, increasing micro and small business opportunities. Newly discovered pride in local food products, such as artisanal honey and other honey bee products, creates new business opportunities. Honey is absolutely unique to the nearby flowers from which the bees gather nectar. Its taste and color vary dramatically as a result. Furthermore, as the community of beekeepers grows, the market for beekeeping supplies grows.
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.
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.
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.
We are so proud to have been a part of the project to build a wing for Aimee Copeland! Thank you to Pulte Homes and the other 50 trade partners that donated their time and materials to renovate the Copeland home. The 1,956 sq ft addition includes a rehab and fitness room, a bedroom with a sitting area, a fully accessible bathroom, and a study where Aimee can finish her psychology thesis.
Aimee and her family have been such a huge inspiration to us at Northwest Exterminating, the state of Georgia, and all over the country! We can’t wait to see what’s next for this young woman!
The story of 24 year old Aimee Copeland has captivated not only Georgia residents but the entire nation! Aimee’s story is one of bravery, hope, faith, and strength. After a zip-lining accident on May 1, Amy developed a flesh eating bacteria that led to the loss of her left leg, right foot, and both hands. Through this horrible ordeal, Aimee and her family have remained both hopeful and positive. Aimee’s story is truly one of inspiration!!
When we heard that Pulte Homes/Del Webb Homes was putting together a team of contractors to build a wing for Aimee, we jumped at the chance to help out this family! 1,970 square feet is being added to the Copeland family home, being dubbed “Aimee’s Wing”. The addition will be completed in 40 days, just in time for Aimee’s exit from rehabilitation. 40 days may not seem long to build the addition but cannot compare to the hard work and dedication that Aimee is putting in while taking part in her rehab.
Northwest Exterminating is doing the termitepretreatment for the addition of Aimee’s Wing. We are so proud to be a part of this project. “It is an honor to be able to give back to such an inspirational young woman. She’s touched the lives of many people and we’re grateful to be a part of this project” says Randy Wilhite, Director of Builder Development at Northwest Exterminating. Aimee’s strength and courage have been an inspiration to all of us at Northwest Exterminating!
