Posts by Trevor Knox

Trevor Knox is the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Terminix Service, Inc., one of the largest and most respected pest control companies in the Southeast. With nearly a decade of experience spanning field operations, branch management, and executive leadership, Trevor brings a deep, practical understanding of both the business and service sides of the industry. A “20 Under 40” honoree and active leader in professional development and community initiatives, Trevor’s insights reflect real-world expertise and strategic vision—making his perspective one worth listening to.

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Squirrels

It’s Rodent Awareness Week! The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) estimated 45% of rodent issues occur in the fall and winter. Many homes can attract nuisance pests, like raccoons, squirrels, bats and other small animals. Wildlife can damage your property and their droppings can contaminate your living spaces. Squirrels are particularly difficult to control because […]

Warning Signs of Rodents This Fall and Winter

As the weather gets cooler, rodents like mice and rats look for warmth inside of homes. In fact, the National Pest Management Association estimated 45% of rodent issues occur in the fall and winter.  “Not only is a rodent infestation a nuisance, but these pests are known to spread a variety of dangerous diseases, including […]

Fall Outdoor Activities

We are partnering with blogger Love Jaime to bring you lifestyle tips, DIY projects and more. This month we’re sharing a fun project you can enjoy with the family, the Kindness Rocks Project. Fall is the perfect time to enjoy time outside with family and friends. During fall, you’ll see a variety of different bugs and pests as […]

Debunking Common Misconceptions About Mice

Popular culture has formed the image that mice are sneaky, clever rodents that love to eat cheese and trick house cats. Cartoons have also given the impression that mice lounge in tiny mouse-sized arm chairs and watch t.v., but how much of these mouse myths are true? 1.Cheese is a Mouse’s Favorite Food: Fiction Will […]

Cooling Off This Summer

We are partnering with blogger Love Jaime to bring you lifestyle tips, DIY projects and more. This month we’re sharing a smoothie recipe to keep you cool in the summer heat. Keeping a tidy kitchen can help prevent pests from moving in. But no home is completely invulnerable, and despite your best efforts, infestations can still happen anytime, anywhere. […]

Chairman Tommy Fortson to Retire from PPMA Board of Directors

The Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA), which serves as the consumer education and marketing arm of the National Pest Management Association, announced that Tommy Fortson of Terminix Service, Columbia, S.C., will retire from his position of Chairman on the PPMA Board of Directors at the conclusion of PestWorld 2017. “It has been the honor of […]

Discover the Beauty of Growing Your Own Herb Garden

We are partnering with blogger Love Jaime to bring you lifestyle tips, DIY projects and more. This month we’re sharing some outdoor gardening projects. While you are planting your gardens this year, you don’t need to worry about your termite bait stations contaminating your gardens.  There has been no evidence of the bait contaminating nearby plants or […]

Terminix Named A Best Employer in North Carolina

Terminix Service, Inc., the largest pest control company in the Carolinas, has been named one of the 2017 Best Employers in North Carolina by Business North Carolina, NC SHRM and Best Companies Group. This survey and awards program was designed to identify, recognize, and honor the best employers in North Carolina benefiting the economy, workforce, and […]

Mother’s Day DYI Gift Ideas

This year we are partnering with Love Jaime for some Mother’s Day DYI gift ideas! Check her idea for footprint flowers. If you are wondering how your termite control impacts your outdoor gardens and flowers, we can assure you they are safe. There has been no evidence of the bait contaminating nearby plants or affecting insects […]

Will Sentricon hurt my plants

The Sentricon termite colony elimination system is our preferred method for treating homes for subterranean termites.  Small green bait stations are installed into the soil approximately every ten feet around the foundation.  These stations are serviced once a year to record feeding activity, replace eaten bait, and perform any necessary maintenance.  It only takes a […]