Sentricon Recruit HD Evidence Seen

Sentricon Recruit HD

A quick review of the progress of the transition to Sentricon's Recruit HD. Allgood Pest Solutions has seen plenty of evidence that the termites do indeed love this product. Here's an interesting photo to show the results of Recruit HD after it has been in the ground 6 months. The stick on the left is the before and you can see by the one on the right the termites have eaten the gnarly remnants. Great showcase piece for our customers to see the actuall effects of the sentricon product. Great job to Mike Ethridge, in our Cobb Branch for the shadow box.

It's Time to Pestify on Allgood's Facebook Fan Page!

 

Allgood Pest Solutions Facebook Fan Page

Well everyone, I know you've been waiting. Check out our new Facebook Pestify tab and let me know what you think.You can play around on it here. Pestify about Allgood Pest Solutions.

Salvation Army Breakfast with Tom Glavine

Allgood Pest Solutions is sponsoring the 4th annual  Salvation Army's Doing the Most Good Prayer Breakfast with special guest speaker, retired Atlanta Braves pitcher, Tom Glavine. The proceeds for this event benefit the Salvation Army Home Sweet Home Gwinnett Program. The Breakfast will take place Friday October 29, 2010 8:00 am-9:15 am at the Salvation Army Lawrenceville Corps, 3455 Sugarloaf parkway,  Lawrenceville, Ga 30044. Ticket prices are $125 per person and tables of eight are $1,000 each. Please call 404-444-1334 or visit www.salvationarmyatlanta.org for table and event sponsor pricing.

Scott Slade's new testimonial about Allgood Pest Solutions. Scott Slade has had Allgood Pest Solutions serving his home for over 10 years now. Check out more about termite and pest control by Allgood Pest Solutions and any information you may need on bed bugs here.

Allgood Pest Solutions wins the prestigious Pinnacle Award

Allgood Pest Solutions wins the prestigious Pinnacle Award for the top Small Business of the Year in Gwinnett County in the large (100+ employee) category.

On Friday, April 23, 2010, our company was honored as one of the top businesses at the Annual Gwinnett County Chamber of Commerce Pinnacle Awards Luncheon. Over 300 companies were nominated and submitted information to be selected. Twenty five companies were selected as finalist. One company was chosen in each of three categories, Small, 1-9 employees, Medium, 10-99 employees, and Large, 100+. Companies were evaluated on a number of categories including, consistent growth in revenues, growth in the number of employees, profitability, charitable contributions, and community involvement . Allgood Pest Solutions was chosen as the top small business in the 100+ category.

Perry Tindol on behalf of Allgood Pest Solutions

We are very proud of this recognition. While Perry accepted the award on behalf of Allgood Pest Solutions, we recognize and appreciate that it is truly an award that recognizes you, our partners, and all your hard work and dedication. Any success we realize as an organization is a tribute to you. You’re the ones that continue to exceed our client’s expectations every day, one job at a time.

From our entire family, we want to sincerely thank you each and every one of you.

The Tindol & Allgood Family

Mike Tindol named Volunteer of the Year

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society names Mike Tindol its 2009 Light The Night Volunteer of the Year

(Atlanta- March 15, 2010)- Mike Tindol, vice president of Allgood Pest Solutions, was named The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Light The Night Volunteer of the Year at it’s annual Volunteer Recognition Event this month. Mike, a volunteer with the organization for seven years, beat out hundreds of volunteers to receive the prestigious award.

Mike first began his involvement with LLS through it’s Team In Training program and then got his company involved through the annual Light The Night Walk. The Walk, held each fall in downtown Atlanta and four other cities across the state, raises critical money to fight blood cancer. When Mike became involved with the walk, he was president of the Georgia Pest Control Association (GPCA). In addition to his own company, Allgood Pest Solutions, Mike recruited more than 30 other GPCA member companies to get involved—raising more than $630,000 over the last six years for LLS through employee fundraising and/or company sponsorship.

In addition to the Light The Night Walk, Mike has also lent his time and efforts in fundraising for many other LLS events including it’s annual Strike Out Leukemia & Lymphoma Radiothon and the annual Rhubarb Jones Celebrity Golf Tournament.

“I am sincerely grateful for this recognition from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.”, Mike said. “The efforts of our dedicated team at Allgood Pest Solutions and the wonderful relationships we enjoy with our clients and the partnership with the other Georgia Pest Control Association companies, has been the key to the success of our involvement. To be part of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society mission has enriched my life and brought additional purpose to our organization.”

“There is no-one more deserving of this award than Mike Tindol,” says Dick Brown, executive director of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Georgia Chapter. “Mike has been a tireless advocate for our organization and has worked extremely hard to enhance our awareness in the pest control industry and our community. We are tremendously blessed to have Mike working for our cause and join the hundreds of thousands of people fighting blood cancers in thanking him for his desire to make a positive difference in their lives.”

About The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society ® (LLS) is the world’s largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. The LLS mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world and provides free information and support services.

Founded in 1949 and headquartered in White Plains, NY, LLS has chapters throughout the United States and Canada. To learn more, visit www.LLS.org or contact the Information Resource Center at (800) 955-4572, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET. www.lls.org.

Georgia Chapter, 3715 Northside Parkway, Building 400, Suite 300, Atlanta, Georgia 30327
1-800-399-7312, 404-720-7900, www.lls.org/ga

Allgood Pest Solutions Recognized in Gwinnett's Top 25 Small Business Awards

Mike Tindol, Bubba Tindol, Perry Tindol, and Chuck Tindol

For the second straight year, Allgood Pest Solutions was honored as one of Gwinnett's Top 25 Pinnacle Small Business Award winners at a luncheon last Friday, April 24^th and was selected from more than 400 nominations, based on steady and above-average growth and profitability, growth in number of employees, contributions to the community, overcoming adversity, original entrepreneurship and more, as defined by the Small Business Administration for their statewide and national awards. These 25 companies alone accounted for approximately 2,020 jobs and $895 million in revenue last year.

Formerly known as the Small Business Person of the Year Awards, the Pinnacle Small Business Awards are among the Gwinnett Chamber's most prestigious awards. The celebration recognizes both emerging companies as well as companies that have exhibited a substantial history as an established business.

Gwinnett Braves Baseball

AAA baseball arrived in Gwinnett County last Friday night with a sellout crowd of over 10,000 people on hand. Why is this blog worthy for Allgood Pest Solutions?  With marketing & community opportunities in hand, Allgood Pest Solutions has capitalized on the chance to embrace a partnership with the Gwinnett Braves, the AAA baseball affiliation for the Atlanta Braves. The road to the Major Leagues now goes through Gwinnett County.

This season, as many families enjoy America's pastime, Allgood will be engaged with them at the ballpark. From the services being provided behind the scenes to the bold dugout signs, Allgood's presence will be felt. We also have a full page ad in the program and a fun in game feature called Termites in Your Pants. Where "Chopper" the Braves mascot shoots 5 stuffed animal termites in the air and a young kid picked from the stands runs around trying to catch them with some over sized pants he has on. This takes place during one of the half innings, as the teams change sides. Here are some photos.

The Visitor's Dugout

 

The Gwinnett Braves Dugout

Chopper the Gwinnett Braves Mascot

Keller Williams Blood Drive

Today, Allgood Pest Solutions grilled hot dogs for participants at Keller Williams blood drive. We fed and mingled with 50 agents coming and going throughout the day, and also all the rest of the folks in the office park located in Snellville. "My real estate contacts across the state are seeing a lot of buyer movement, which is good for us," said Ben Satterfield, Allgood's real estate liason. When all was said and done, they collected 22 pints of blood.

Light the Night Walk for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Allgood Pest Solutions employees, friends and families will come together on Saturday October 11th to participate in the annual “Light The Night Walk” for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. It will take place at 6:00 at Centennial Park. The night is a time for celebration, reflection, and hope for those who have and continue to battle blood cancers.

Because of our employees, customers, vendors and friends, along with a company matching gift, Allgood Pest Solutions has surpassed all previous years’ totals with over $42,000 in donations this year. Allgood Pest Solutions has continued to partner up with a number of other Georgia Pest Control companies to donate over $500,000 in the past 6 years.
Allgood Pest Solutions invites you to come out and join our team members and families to support all those fighting this disease. Thank you all for being a part of such a worthy cause.

Simple Steps to a Greener Home

Did you know that if every home in the country replaced one light bulb with a compact fluorescent bulb, it would be like ditching 800,000 cars and would save enough energy to light more than 2.5 million homes for a year, according to Energy Star, a joint program between the EPA and the U.S. Department of Energy? When it comes to conserving our resources and “going green” there are many simple things a normal household can do.For starters, you can save the most money and energy by replacing high-use lights with compact fluorescent bulbs. The five highest-use fixtures in a home are typically the kitchen ceiling lights, the living or family room table and floor lamps and outdoor porch or post lamp. CFL’s use 75 percent less energy than normal bulbs and last up to 10 times longer.If you’re not recycling, now’s the time to start. You can recycle everything from cell phones to paper easily. For example, Waste Management (www.wm.com) has a new mail-in program for recycling batteries, compact fluorescent light bulbs and electronics. Also, most of us have a recycling bin provided by our trash service. Use the bin for aluminum cans, glass bottles, paper, plastic bottles and steel cans.You can also stop the never-ending flow of junk mail and help reduce waste. Out of the 17.8 tons of bulk mail the U.S. Postal Service delivers, only 22 percent is recycled each year. Stop junk mail by visiting the Direct Marketing Association’s Web site at dmaconsumers.org. For just $1 you can be put on the “do not mail” list. You can also eliminate the slew of credit card and insurance offers for free at optoutprescreen.com. Lastly, forgo bottled water and buy a reusable bottle. More than 28 billion single-use water bottles are bought every year and 80 percent of those end up in landfills, according to the Container Recycling Institute.For even more ways to help make the world a greener place, visit www.energystar.gov, www.epa.gov or www.earth911.org.

Staying Safe While Staying Cool

Ahh, summer.

Time for cannonballs in the swimming pool, trips to the lake, tubing down the river and anything else to help keep cool. While having fun is the main goal, safety should also be a top priority. Did you know that in 2005, there were 3,582 fatal unintentional drownings in the United States? And an additional 710 people died from drowning and other causes in boating-related incidents, according to the Centers for Disease Control Prevention. To help you and your family stay safe this summer, here are some important water safety guidelines: Learn to swim. Children as young as six months can be enrolled in swim lessons. Any child over age three should take lessons. Fence in your pool (fences should be at least four feet high) and include a self-locking gate. Learn CPR. Your local Red Cross chapter offers certification courses.Supervise, supervise, supervise. Keep younger children within arm’s reach. If you’re boating, ensure everyone on board has a properly fitted lifejacket. Teach your kids to “buddy up” and always have a partner any time they’re swimming, whether in a pool, lake or ocean. Never combine alcohol and water. One third of boating deaths are alcohol related, and alcohol can be a factor in teen drownings as well. Remove pool toys when not in use so children are not tempted to go in or near the pool. Keep rescue equipment, such as a life preserver or hook, by the pool as well as a phone. If you’re at the beach and get caught in a rip tide, do not fight it. Swim parallel to shore until you’re out of danger or tread water until help arrives. Finally, always swim where there’s a lifeguard. The chances of drowning with a lifeguard present are one in 18 million.

Allgood's Light the Night 2008 Goal

When it comes to charitable causes there are plenty of reasons not to get involved. You hear it all the time or may even be thinking of some now.

“It’s hard enough to keep up with my needs or to keep up with my business”

“I don’t have time for it.”

“I’m involved already with something. I just cut them a check every year.”

“If I start giving to one charity, then I have to give to others.”

“I am the CHARITY!”

I can’t answer for you personally, but I’ve come to see and understand that charitable giving and volunteer work does have an impact on the ultimate intention of changing and helping lives. Whether it’s giving money to charity that one day helps find a new treatment for a disease or it’s someone showing up with meals for families that have spent countless number of days taking care of a friend or family member in a hospital or at home.

While our family’s circumstances are unfortunate and difficult, it has given me the opportunity to experience seeing kids leaving the hospital that may not been so fortunate in the past. Every visit at the hospital is been an opportunity to see someone that has made another person’s life better just because they volunteered to do so.

I’m proud of the company and the employees of Allgood Pest Solutions for supporting charitable organizations. Whether it’s supplying families with food, clothes or toys at Christmas, helping to fund and build a playground and ball field for handicap children or supporting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society; they all impact people and making there lives better.

Having a shared purpose between employer and employees such as a charitable cause can be an important ingredient in supporting and communicating our company’s core beliefs and values:
Allgood’s Philosphy

“We believe that providing a workplace where employees have the opportunity to professionally and personally grow and be part of a TEAM is the key for achieving our mission and realizing growth and economic success.”
“To be the good guys of Pest Control”

Personally, I’m grateful Allgood Pest Solutions has given me the opportunity to grow both professionally and personally and be a part of such a reputable TEAM simply by being involved in charitable causes! - Mike Tindol

Celebrating our Independence

Fun facts about America

We all know that Columbus sailed the ocean blue in 1492, that Betsy Ross probably sewed the first American Flag and that the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776. But how well do we really know our country?

For example, did you know that Virginia is called the Mother of Presidents because eight U.S. Presidents were born there?

Or that any time the United States used mules in wartime, it never lost a war?

To help celebrate the month of July, here are some more fascinating facts about America.

From 1777 until 1818 every time a new state joined the Union, a new star AND stripe was added to the flag. Once the flag became unwieldy, a new policy was adapted. The flag would have 13 stripes and a blue canton where a star would be added for each state. When a state joined, the star was added on the July 4th following the admission.

The District of Columbia is divided into four quadrants. The U.S. Capital Building is the place where the four sections meet.

In 1925, Nellie Tayloe Ross was elected governor of Wyoming and became the first female governor in the United States.

When he was inaugurated, President George Washington only had one tooth left. Because of that he wore dentures made of human, cow or hippopotamus teeth, ivory and lead. Maybe that’s why he had his six white horses’ teeth brushed every morning!

Former president Thomas Jefferson also was an inventor. He invented the swivel chair, a pedometer, a machine to make fiber from hemp, a letter-copying machine and the lazy susan.

Only the President or state governors can order the flag flown at half mast.

Everyone here at Allgood Pest Solutions wishes everyone a happy and safe Independance Day.

Keep Your Green Thumb Going Despite the Drought

Are you itching to start gardening but worried about drought restrictions? Well, don't let it stop you from putting your green thumb to use. Despite the continuing drought, with a little creativity you can still enjoy beautiful flowers and plants. There are many plants that thrive with little watering and various ways to maximize your gardening space while minimizing water usage. Before you buy out the nearest landscaping center's inventory though, find out what your local watering restrictions are. According to Conserve Water Georgia, newly installed landscaping (planted less than 30 days) may be watered by any homeowner or landscaper who has registered with the Georgia Urban Agriculture Council. Watering can only be done between midnight and 10 a.m., and odd-numbered addresses may water on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, while even-numbered addresses may water on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Otherwise, you may use one garden hose (with a nozzle) for 25 minutes, during those designated hours and days.Now comes the fun part, planning your garden. Most people turn to common perennials and annuals, but during a drought, what's common may not be ideal. Stay away from standard petunias, impatiens, marigolds, begonias, non-native asters and other flowers that are more delicate and require extra water. But before you think your dreams of a flower-filled garden will evaporate with the sun, think again. There are many blooming plants that tolerate heat and less water and still provide beauty. Here are just a few, courtesy of Paul Thomas, a horticulturist with the University of Georgia's College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences:* Perennials for Sun: Lantana 'Miss Huff' (Miss Huff Lantana), Helianthus angustifolia (Swamp Sunflower), Salvia guaranitica (Hummingbird Sage), Salvia leucantha (Mexican Sage), Ruellia brittoniana (Mexican Sunflower), Rudbeckia triloba (Black Eyed Susan), Stachys byzantina (Lambs ears), Artemesia 'Silver King' (Silver King) and Kniphofia uvaria (Red Hot Poker).* Perennials for Shade: Helebor hybrids (Lenten Rose), Japanese autumn ferns, Aspidistra eliator (Parlor Plant), Monarda didyma (Bee Balm: wilts but comes back), Iris tectorum (Roof Iris), Iris barbata (Bearded Iris), Sedum 'Autumn Joy' (Autumn Joy), Iris siberica (Siberia Iris) and Hosta hybrids.* Annuals: Lantana camara hybrids (Lantana), Catharanthus roseus (Vinca), Amaranthus caudatus (Amaranths), Celosia cristata (Cocks Comb), Portulaca hybrids (Moss Rose), Melampodium paludosum (Golg Button Plant), Petunias (especially old-timey and "Wave" petunias), Passiflora 'Byron's Beauty' (Passiflora), Cosmos bipinnatus (Cosmos), Cosmos sulfureus (Cosmos), Tithonia rotundifolia (Mexican Sunflower), Verbena tenuisecta (Moss Verbena), Salvia farinaceae hybrids (Blue Salvia) and Zinnia elegans (Zinnias).* Perennial Natives: Lilium hybrids (Lilies), Amsonia tabernaemontana (Blue Stars), Daucus carota (Queen Ann's Lace), Physostegia virginiana (Obedient Plant), Lonicera sempervirens (Red Honeysuckle), Achillea millifolium (Yellow Yarrow), Clematis paniculata (Clematis), Oenothera speciosa (Pink Sundrops), Bellamcanda chinensis (Blackberry Lily), Boltonia asteroides (White Boltonia), asters (native species), Echinaceae purpurea (Purple Cone Flower), Tradescantia virginiana (Spiderwort), Eupatorium coelestinum (Woodland Ageratum), Eupatorium fistulosum (Joe Pye Weed), Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly weed) and Bignonia capreolata (Cross Vine).Once you've made your selections and planted them, apply mulch, which will help retain water in the surrounding soil. You can even layer newspapers underneath the mulch for better water retention. Then, during dry spells, cut back annuals and perennials. The next time it rains, they'll perk up. If water is extremely scarce, only water valuable or irreplaceable plants - you can always buy more annuals. For even more ways to save water, visit www.conservewatergeorgia.net With some planning and water conservation, you can have a beautiful garden all summer long!

Pest Problems? Blame it on the Drought or the Rain.

Have you ever noticed that when it's dry outside, there seems to be more insects inside? Or that rainy conditions automatically make you bring out the bug spray? Before you start thinking it's just a figment of your imagination, there really is a correlation between climate changes and the resident insect population."Insects respond to various [weather-related] situations in a largely automatic manner," said Chuck Tindol, co-owner of Allgood Pest Solutions. "There's no particular thinking or intelligence involved in their reactions. Whether it's rainy or it's dry, any conditions that are not the norm will drive insects to move into a more favorable environment."A drought will reduce outside insect populations but increase the likelihood that they venture inside a house for food, water and harborage. Heavy rain forces those same insects to seek higher ground - your home."Basic logic is that extreme climatic conditions for humans also create stress on native insect populations. Just like we do, they look for ways to adapt to these extreme conditions, which could mean they move into your house," Tindol said.Just how do they get in so quickly though? Through cracks and crevices in your home that you may not have even realized were there. Windows that have gaps, doors without adequate weather stripping, large openings around outside pipes, exterior water faucets - these are all prime entry points for insects. Trees and shrubs that grow against the house and up into the eaves and soffits also make it easy for insects and rodents to get in.Trimming back trees and shrubs and making sure all doors and windows are tightly sealed will help keep the insects out. Putting foam around pipe entrances into walls is also highly recommended.Pay attention to flower and garden beds as well. Insects love moist mulch, but when a lack of rain dries the mulch out, they will swarm inside the nearest structure - your house - to find water. Minimize moisture and hiding places, especially near a home's foundation."A lot of people have a sprinkler system around their house and, when they can water, it's going off every morning or three days a week so that pine straw and mulch stays wet," Tindol said. "Millipedes especially will just go crazy in that kind of environment. When it dries out, they make a mass exodus into the house."Regular pest control applications every three months will greatly help control insects, even during extreme weather conditions. Some "over-the-counter" pesticides may help as well but it's important to properly apply them. For example, fire ant bait is useless at certain times of the day."The problem is if you put [a product like] Amdro out in the morning when there's dew on the ground, or if it rains within an hour of when you put it out, it won't work," Tindol said. "Fire ants are most active from about 3:30 to 4 p.m. to just before dark so the best thing to do is put Amdro out around 2 to 3 p.m."The main thing to remember, whether Georgia remains in a drought or not, is that any kind of extreme weather will force insects to move somewhere they can find food, water and shelter. So if you're not fond of uninvited house guests, be sure to seal up your house and schedule pest control services on a regular basis!Here's a list of insects to watch for, depending on the weather:Rainy weather home invaders: Ants, outdoor Cockroaches, Spiders, Crickets, ladybugs, Bees, Hornets, Wasps, Rodents - Rats and Mice.Dry weather home invaders: Ants, earwigs, Millipedes, Sowbugs and Pillbugs, Crickets, Spiders and scorpions.

Light The Night

Making a difference in the fight against Leukemia and Lymphoma.
For the past five years, Allgood employees, family and friends have joined in the fight against blood cancer as part of our "Light the Night" program. As you've probably noticed, in the summer and fall of each year a flyer is attached to our service ticket that lets you know about the program. Since starting the program five years ago, we have raised more than $325,000 for the Georgia Pest Control Association's "Partnership for a Cure" program and continue to bring in more donations each year.In 2007, through the generosity of all involved, Allgood raised $41,000 for the leukemia and lymphoma society. More than 100 employees raised money individually, and 1,000 customers donated as well. For the fourth year in a row the top collector for all GPCA companies was an Allgood employee, Doug Schuck. When all was said and done, Allgood had raised 32 percent of the total donations for the entire GPCA! This past year's program was the biggest and best so far, thanks to our employees and customers. We take great pride in supporting this program and are thankful for the relationships we share with our customers that once again made this program a big success. The 2008 campaign will be starting soon so be on the lookout!

Survey Says....

Calling All Customers...

Allgood Pest Solutions has one goal in mind, to become the best service provider in the Southeast and you can help. We have opened up the lines of communication for you to tell us exactly what you think about Allgood, from top to bottom, we want to hear what you have to say about the way we provide you our services. We have made available a new survey that will allow you at your leisure to let us know how we are doing, the things you like and the things you would like to see changed.
Remember........We are only as good as YOU say we are!