The Crawling Report Spring 2020 Newsletter
McNeely Acquires Perimeter Pest Control
McNeely Pest Control is pleased to announce the acquisition of Perimeter Pest Control of Thomasville, NC; owned and operated by pest control industry veteran, William Harris.
Scott McNeely, President of McNeely Pest Control stated, “we are very excited to have the opportunity to provide services for Perimeter Pest Control clients as William transitions into retirement. Perimeter Pest Control has delivered a high level of quality service to their customers and we look forward to continuing that tradition.”
McNeely Pest Control is a family owned and operated pest and wildlife management firm that strives to provide environmentally responsible pest management. McNeely’s highly trained employees are supported daily by several staff entomologists, biologist, and wildlife biologists.
McNeely Pest Control also specializes in both commercial and residential wildlife remediation with a team of North Carolina and Virginia certified Animal Damage Control agents on staff to solve any nuisance wildlife concerns.
Specialties of McNeely Pest Control are residential and commercial pest management including ants, carpenter ants and fire ants; crickets, spiders, cockroaches, silverfish, bed bugs, wasp nests and all forms of stinging insects; mice and rats; termites, and wood destroying insect inspections for real estate transactions; wood boring beetles; TAP attic insulation, closed crawl space installation, dehumidifier installation, roof ridge pest guards, mosquito, flea and tick control and wildlife remediation.
McNeely Pest Control provides service throughout central and western North Carolina, southern Virginia and upstate South Carolina. The McNeely family has provided pest, termite and wildlife services for homes and businesses since 1944.
McNeely Pest Control Acquires Hendersonville Pest Control of Hendersonville, NC
McNeely Pest Control
Pictured Left to Right:
Lou Johnson – Branch Manager McNeely Pest Control
Scott McNeely – President McNeely Pest Control
Mark Brown – President Hendersonville Pest Control
Frank Fowler – Vice President McNeely Pest Control
Scott London – Specialty Service Manager
Tyler Pruitt – Western Regional Manager McNeely Pest Control
McNeely Pest Control is pleased to announce the acquisition of Hendersonville Pest Control of Hendersonville, NC. Hendersonville Pest Control, owned and operated by Mark Brown, has been in business since 1960.
Scott McNeely, President of McNeely Pest Control stated, “Mark and I have been friends for many years, and we are excited for the opportunity to partner with Mark and his staff. We are also extremely pleased that Mark will be continuing working with us as well as all his other staff members. We do anticipate adding additional staff. They have done an outstanding job of providing quality pest control services and crawl space care and moisture control to homes and businesses in the Hendersonville area and throughout western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina.”
McNeely Pest Control is a family owned and operated pest and wildlife management firm that strives to provide environmentally responsible pest management. McNeely’s highly trained employees are supported daily by several staff entomologists, biologist, and wildlife biologists.
McNeely Pest Control also specializes in both commercial and residential wildlife remediation with a team of North Carolina and Virginia certified Animal Damage Control agents on staff to solve any nuisance wildlife concerns.
Specialties of McNeely Pest Control are residential and commercial pest management including ants, carpenter ants and fire ants; crickets, spiders, cockroaches, silverfish, bed bugs, wasp nests and all forms of stinging insects; mice and rats; termites, and wood destroying insect inspections for real estate transactions; wood boring beetles; TAP attic insulation, closed crawl space installation, dehumidifier installation, roof ridge pest guards, mosquito, flea and tick control and wildlife remediation.
McNeely Pest Control provides service throughout central and western North Carolina, southern Virginia and upstate South Carolina. The McNeely family has provided pest, termite and wildlife services for homes and businesses since 1944.
McNeely Pest Control Contributes to Toys for Tots Campaign
Thanks to everyone for their contribution to Toys for Tots. McNeely Pest Control
is proud to participate with this program, helping children to have a Merry Christmas.
McNeely Pest Control Attends Christmas Parade
The McNeely Pest Control crew attended the Christmas parade in Morganton this week and spread Christmas cheer to all in attendance.
When Flies Bite, Rain Is Coming Soon? Frank Fowler Responds
VERIFY: Yes, When Flies Bite, Rain Is Coming Soon
You ask; we VERIFY. If you heard your grandma say, “The flies are biting, so rain is coming,” there might be some truth to the tale.
GREENSBORO, N.C. — A streak of 90-degree days leaves the Triad thirsty for rain. Could flies carry magic rain-predicting powers we’ve been discarding as annoying?
VERIFY QUESTION
Carol from Greensboro was volunteering with the Good Morning Show team at a local playground build, when she observed the flies were biting her skin.
“My grandfather always said when flies bite, it’s going to rain somewhere. Will you VERIFY?” she asked VERIFY journalist Meghann Mollerus.
VERIFY SOURCE
- Frank Fowler – biologist, vice-president, McNeely Pest Control
VERIFY PROCESS
Frank Fowler, a biologist with McNeely Pest Control, said he always heard what Carol heard — biting flies mean pending rain. He had thought it was an old wives tale, until he started studying insects.
He explained many animals can detect changes in weather before they occur and respond by taking shelter. The lower barometric pressure preceding a storm can cause animals to want to feed. Thus, flies sometimes bite humans to get blood.
Older generations tended to spend more time outside than working adults today, so they knew when the flies started biting, rain was probably on the way.
VERIFY CONCLUSION
When flies start biting, they’re trying to tell you something. Check your WFMY News 2 weather app — rain is likely on the way.
View the WFMY report
Ideal mosquito conditions caused by recent rains in our area.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.
WXII Interview On Recent Weather and Mosquitoes
Experts say the recent downpours across our area have created ideal conditions for mosquitoes to be plentiful in numbers this summer. Now, those experts are passing along tips you should follow to protect you and your pets over the next few months.
Experts say the recent downpours across our area have created ideal conditions for mosquitoes to be plentiful in numbers this summer. Now, those experts are passing along tips you should follow to protect you and your pets over the next few months.
Mosquitoes will be out from now until October. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirms there have been no reports of mosquitoes transmitting the Zika virus in 2019 or 2018. However, mosquitoes can still transmit a variety of diseases to both humans and pets.
McNeely Pest Control Opens New Troutman Office
McNeely Pest Control is pleased to announce the location of their new Troutman office, located at 500 South Main Street, Troutman, NC.
Scott McNeely, President of McNeely Pest Control stated, “the new Troutman office will give McNeely Pest Control the opportunity to increase staff, provide additional office space and parking area. With this office location, we will be able to better meet the increasing needs of our Statesville, Mooresville, Iredell
county customers.” Zack Benge is the Manager of the Troutman office.
McNeely Pest Control is a locally owned and operated pest and wildlife management firm that strives to provide environmentally responsible pest management. Locally owned and operated since 1999, McNeely
offers many years of experience of providing superior pest and wildlife remediation services for clients in a wide variety of both commercial and residential settings. McNeely’s highly trained employees are supported daily by a staff entomologist, biologist, and wildlife biologist.
McNeely Pest Control also specializes in both commercial and residential wildlife remediation with a team of North Carolina and Virginia certified Animal Damage Control agents on staff to solve any nuisance
wildlife concerns.
Specialties of McNeely Pest Control are residential and commercial pest management including ants, carpenter ants and fire ants; crickets, spiders, cockroaches, silverfish, bed bugs, wasp nests and all forms of stinging insects; mice and rats; termites, and wood destroying insect inspections for real estate
transactions; wood boring beetles; TAP attic insulation, closed crawl space installation, dehumidifier installation, roof ridge pest guards, mosquito, flea and tick control and wildlife remediation.
Keep Your Eyes Out For Ticks! ‘Tis the season for your least favorite, blood-sucking arachnid. We’re talking about all things ticks!
GREENSBORO, N.C. — No doubt, you’ve noticed an explosion of bugs outside.
Experts say all this hot weather is driving them out of their homes in search of a better place to live that includes ticks (which are actually arachnids, not insects)!
McNeely Pest Control says you’ll need to keep an eye out for them. If you’re unsure if it’s a tick, or something else look out for the number of legs. Ticks have eight legs. Yes, eight legs!
“Ticks will climb out on the edge of limb and do what they call questing,” said Frank Fowler, the Vice President of McNeely, and head biologist there, “They’ll reach out and if an animal or a person comes by they’ll snag your clothes and hitch a ride. They’re there to suck your blood and they will transmit disease.”
There are several things you can do to keep ticks away: wear good insect repellent; try and wear long sleeves, especially if you go walking or hiking in the woods; and do a thorough check over when you get home.
If you notice a tick bite, keep an eye on it and see a doctor if it worsens.
Proper Tick Removal Video From CDC
Planning a picnic this Memorial Day weekend? Ticks might show up to your picnic as well! If you find a tick attached to your skin, know how to remove it safely. https://bit.ly/1PFdREv
Posted by CDC on Monday, May 20, 2019
WFMY News 2 Reaches Out To Frank Fowler For Verification
Is This A Kissing Bug And Why You Should Be Worried
WFMY News 2 reaches out to Frank Fowler to verify if this actually a kissing bug.
