Why Your Neighbors in Jasper Trust Faith Pest Control (And Why You Should Too)

Well, howdy neighbors! Fred Talley here from Faith Pest Control, right here in our beautiful corner of North Georgia.

If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you just walked into your kitchen, flipped on the light to grab a glass of water, and saw something scurry across the counter. Or maybe you were out in the garage and saw what looked like little veins of dried Georgia red clay climbing up your foundation. That sinking feeling in your stomach? I get it. We take a lot of pride in our homes here in Jasper. Seeing a roach or a termite isn’t just a nuisance—it feels like a personal insult. But before you run out to the big-box store and buy a “bug bomb” that’ll just scatter those critters deeper into your walls, I want to tell you why my team and I do things a little differently.

1. We’re Your Neighbors, Not a Number

Faith Pest Control isn’t some giant national chain where you’re just another ticket on a computer screen. We live and work right here in Pickens County. When you call, you aren’t reaching a call center in another state; you’re reaching a local expert. Heck, if I’m in the office, you can ask for me directly! I want to be your bug man, and that starts with a personal relationship.

1. We Don’t Just “Spray and Pray”

A lot of companies will do a quick walk-around-the-outside and call it a day. That’s not how we roll. We perform a 58-point pest analysis, looking in those dark, damp places where insects love to congregate—crawl spaces, attics, and behind appliances. We even have an entomologist on staff available 24/7 to make sure we’ve identified your “uninvited guests” exactly right before we even think about treatment.

1. We Value Your Time

I’m a stickler for being on time. We don’t give you those “sometime between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM” windows that leave you sitting around all day. We give you a tight 30-to-60-minute range. If we’re running even five minutes behind due to traffic on 515, we’ll call you the second we know it.

1. The Best Guarantee in North Georgia (Period)

I know that “pest control” involves putting chemicals in and around your home, your family, and your pets. That’s serious business. If you’re just looking for the cheapest price, we’re probably not the company for you—because cutting corners in this industry leads to regrets.

But, because I believe in our work, I offer what some folks call a “shock and awe” guarantee:

Fred’s Personal Guarantee: If you hire me to get rid of your pest problem and, at the end of 30 days, you are not 100% HAPPY, I will come back and retreat your home for FREE. I’ll keep treating it for free until you tell me you ARE happy. If that still doesn’t do it, I’ll promptly and politely give you back every penny of your money, plus an additional $25.00 for your time and trouble.

Ready to Get Your Peace of Mind Back?

Whether it’s squirrels in the attic, termites in the floorboards, or those nasty German cockroaches in the kitchen, don’t let ‘em bug ya.

Give me a holler at 770-823-9202. Let’s get those pests out of your house and back to nature where they belong. And hey, mention you read this article, and I’ll take $25.00 OFF your first service!

Well hello there, neighbors. Fred Talley here with Faith Pest Control.

If you’re reading this, chances are you just walked into your kitchen to make a cup of coffee and found a black ribbon of ants marching across your granite countertops like they own the place. Believe me, I know that “sinking feeling” in your gut when you realize your home has been breached.

Up here in Jasper—from the Foothills to Big Canoe—we deal with everything from tiny little Odorous House Ants (those are the ones that smell like rotten coconuts when you squish ’em) to the big, wood-destroying Carpenter Ants.

Before you go grabbing that can of yellow spray from the hardware store, let’s talk about how to handle this the right way.

Not all ants are created equal. If you see big, beefy black ants hanging out near windowsills or damp wood, you might have a Carpenter Ant issue, which can actually hurt the structure of your home. If they’re teeny-tiny and heading straight for the sugar bowl, they’re likely just looking for a snack. Knowing who you’re fighting helps us know how to win.

This is the hardest piece of advice to follow. When you see ants, you want them dead now. But if you use a “repellent” spray (the kind that kills on contact), you might actually make the problem worse.

Many ants, especially Fire Ants or Argentine Ants, react to sprays by “budding.” They sense the danger, panic, and the colony splits into three or four new colonies to survive. You might kill fifty ants today, but you’ve just guaranteed five hundred more next week.

While you wait for professional help, do these three things:

• Wipe the trails: Ants leave behind invisible “scent trails” (pheromones) so their buddies can follow them. Use soapy water or a vinegar solution to wipe down the area and break the trail.

• Dry it up: Ants aren’t just hungry; they’re thirsty. Fix that leaky faucet and wipe the condensation off the bottom of the fridge.

• Seal the snacks: Put the cereal in Tupperware and make sure the pet food isn’t sitting out overnight.

Most ant problems in Georgia start outside. Take a walk around your foundation. Are there tree limbs touching your roof? That’s an ant highway. Is the pine straw piled up six inches deep against your siding? That’s an ant hotel. Keeping your mulch a few inches away from the foundation can do wonders for keeping the critters out.

At the end of the day, you want someone you can trust in your home. That’s why we do what we do. We don’t just “spray and pray”—we look for the nest, we use professional baits that the ants take back to the queen, and we make sure the job is done right the first time.

If you’re tired of sharing your kitchen with six-legged roommates, give us a holler. We’ll get you back to living in a pest-free home, just the way it ought to be.

Hey there, neighbors. Fred Talley here from Faith Pest Control.

If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you just walked into your kitchen, flipped on the light to grab a glass of water, and saw something scurry across the counter. That sinking feeling in your stomach? I get it. We take a lot of pride in our homes here in Jasper, and seeing a roach feels like a personal insult.

But before you go out and buy every bug spray on the shelf at the hardware store, let’s take a breath and talk about a game plan. Here is exactly what you should do if you spot a “uninvited guest” in your kitchen.

Not all roaches are the same. Up here in North Georgia, we usually see two main types:

• The Smokeybrown or American Roach: These are the big ones (sometimes called “palmetto bugs”). They usually live outside and wander in by mistake.

• The German Cockroach: These are smaller, light brown, and have two dark stripes on their heads. These are the ones to worry about. They live indoors, multiply faster than you’d believe, and love your kitchen.

Roaches aren’t just there for the scenery; they’re there for the buffet. To get them out, you have to starve them out.

• Wipe the crumbs: Check under the toaster, inside the microwave, and in the cracks of the stove.

• Dry it up: A roach can live for a month without food, but only a few days without water. Fix that leaky faucet and don’t leave standing water in the sink overnight.

• Seal the snacks: If it comes in a cardboard box (like cereal or crackers), move it to a sealed plastic or glass container.

Roaches love cardboard and paper. It’s like a luxury hotel for them. If you have a stack of paper grocery bags or old Amazon boxes tucked between the fridge and the wall, get rid of them. You’re removing their “hiding spots” and making them feel exposed.

I’ve seen it a thousand times: a homeowner buys a “bug bomb” or a heavy-duty spray and soaks the kitchen. The problem? If you have German roaches, those sprays often just scatter them. They’ll run deep into your walls or into your electrical outlets, making the problem much harder for a professional to fix later.

Fred’s Pro Tip: If you see one, don’t just spray it and walk away. Try to see where it’s running to. That’s the entry point we need to seal or treat.

If you see one roach during the day, it usually means there are a lot more hiding in the shadows. At Faith Pest Control, we don’t just “spray and pray.” We look for the source, use baits that the roaches take back to the nest, and make sure they don’t come back.

We’re your neighbors, and we want you to feel comfortable in your own kitchen again. Whether you’re in Jasper, Ellijay, or Blue Ridge, we’ve got your back.

Stay safe, stay dry, and keep those counters clean!