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.
Keep gutters clean to protect your home When is the last time you had your gutter system inspected? If you don’t keep gutters free of clogs and working properly, many problems can occur. Sometimes they can be severe enough to lower your property value and result in expensive repairs. First, when gutters are clogged this […]
We have a storage room where we keep our pool supplies, floats, yard tools, and fishing gear. Saturday morning I walked in and noticed a small pile of droppings in the middle of the floor. My first thought was that a rodent had gotten in and left us these presents. I thought it was strange […]
Correct moisture problems to help prevent pests and protect your home. Excessive moisture around your home can attract many pests. It can also cause fungi to grow, including wood rot fungus which can lead to severe structural damage. Just like you and I, many insect pests need an ample supply of water to survive. If […]
Question:Every now and then I notice several really tiny brown flies that most linger around the bathroom and kitchen. They’re so small that I can’t even see any wings and when I smash them, it leaves a red stain. I don’t think they bite, but they are extremely annoying. They sound like what I’ve read […]
Question:I replaced 70% of my shed last year because of the infestation of termites that I was oblivious to. I am spraying with spectricide…. however there seem to be many ants that love the building. I am not sure if this is how the cycle begins. What is your opinion? Answer:Ants can be rather difficult […]
Spring is here. The flowers are blooming, the birds are singing, …and the termites are swarming! Many people are predicting a very active swarm season this year based on weather patterns. Don’t worry though, there’s no need to panic. Swarming is a natural phase of a termite colony. When the colony gets to a certain size, winged reproductive forms called […]
It has been a busy, and cold, winter but spring is almost here! The weather is warming up and the insects are emerging from their overwintering sites. Many times these sites are our homes. There are several insect species that overwinter as adults. They get into structures during the fall when temperatures drop and settle down for the winter. Now, […]