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FLY POPULATIONS AROUND YOUR HOME

FLY POPULATIONS AROUND YOUR HOME Fri, 08/23/2019      Did you know that there are over 1,000,000 species of Flies throughout the world? Flies carry and transmit many different bacteria and help in the spread of several diseases. The typical House Fly carry bacteria from one place to another and can deposit wherever they land….

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GOT LICE?

GOT LICE? Fri, 08/23/2019 As most of our children have now started back to school one of the most common issues we begin seeing is Head Lice. Children are more susceptible to an infestation due to the close contact they share at school or on the bus. The presence of small oval shaped eggs called…

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KEY POINTS TO TERMITES

KEY POINTS TO TERMITES Thu, 04/04/2019 Key points of Termites Termites are and can be a devastating word to homeowners, resulting in costly repairs from damage that may have gone on for many years hidden away. Performing a DIY treatment to your home can lead to other issues and if you suspect you have an…

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PANTRY PEST: WHO ELSE IS EATING YOUR FOOD?

PANTRY PEST: WHO ELSE IS EATING YOUR FOOD? Thu, 01/31/2019 There are many reasons as to why pests enter your home, but often seeking shelter and food are the leading culprits. After all, these critters are cold and hungry! This is also why crawling pests can be found in dark, cool spaces exactly like the…

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HOW WINTER WEATHER AFFECTS INSECTS IN YOUR HOME

HOW WINTER WEATHER AFFECTS INSECTS IN YOUR HOME Wed, 01/23/2019 Winter in the South can vary day to day, but as the temperatures drop you may have unwanted guest entering your home. Your home is seen as a safe haven to insects in the winter. This sweeping intrusion affects all aspects of your interior as…

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NEW SERVICE LOCATION! NOW SERVING NEWNAN, GEORGIA

NEW SERVICE LOCATION! NOW SERVING NEWNAN, GEORGIA Tue, 01/15/2019 We are excited to announce our expanding pest control service location! Knox Pest Control is now servicing all your pest control needs in Newnan, Georgia, the City of Homes. Like all of our locations, we care about protecting your home and family from pests. WHAT CAN YOU…

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5 WAYS TO LOWER FLY POPULATIONS NEAR YOUR HOME

5 WAYS TO LOWER FLY POPULATIONS NEAR YOUR HOME Wed, 01/09/2019 Did you know that each common house fly can carry more than 1 million bacteria on its body? Yuck! The most common of these diseases transferred by flies are E. Coli, salmonella, and cholera. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), even though houseflies…

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TERMITES, THEY’RE TRICKIER THAN YOU THINK!

TERMITES, THEY’RE TRICKIER THAN YOU THINK! If you haven’t experienced termite damage first-hand, you might not realize just how detrimental they can become. In a single location, these little guys can (literally) eat away at your home, spreading into larger distances as they’re colony grows. And they grow fast! Over time, this can lead to structure…

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“NOTHING HAPPENS UNTIL A SALE IS MADE” (COLUMBUS AND THE VALLEY)

“NOTHING HAPPENS UNTIL A SALE IS MADE” (COLUMBUS AND THE VALLEY) This is a sales success story — one I can’t wait to tell. It needs be told because the sales transaction is at the epicenter of what keeps our world on its axis. That spark, sizzling on dry tinder, catches up and a nice…

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TYPES OF ROACHES

TYPES OF ROACHES GERMAN ROACHES Adults are about 5/8 inch long (17mm). Adult German cockroaches are light brown except for the shield behind the head marked with two dark stripes, which run lengthwise on the body. Young roaches are wingless and nearly black with a single light stripe running down the middle of the back….

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