Canton Termite & Pest Control

By Meghan Griffin

When Tim McWhirter Jr. of Canton Termite and Pest Control started his business, he pledged that hard work, dedicated service and respect for others would be his companys watchwords. As a lifetime Cherokee County resident, his reputation with his local area means a great deal to him. Tims family is well known in the Canton area. As many may recall, Reeves Florist serviced the county for many years before the death of Tims grandfather, John Reeves.

If youve been around Cherokee County for a while, you might have hired Tim and Canton Termite and Pest Control under a different name. In fact, the company was originally called Systematic Service, and Tim only recently made the decision to change the companys name. Canton Termite and Pest Control was originally run for 35 years by one of Tims inspirations, Mr. Winston Stringer of Cartersville. Tim worked for Mr. Stringer for many years and respected him greatly for never letting his disability stop him. In fact, Tim said that it truly made Mr. Stringer work harder. He never quit. Tim carried on the legacy of Canton Termite and Pest Control after Winston Stringer passed away.

Another inspiration for Tim was the farm where he grew up; the McCurley Dairy Farm on Univeter Road. He credits both the farm and Mr. Stringer with his hard work ethic and strong moral compass.

There wasnt a day that wasnt filled with hard work. It was a matter of pride to work hard and do well, Tim said.

Both Mr. Stringer and the McCurley Farm also instilled in Tim a call of service. The farm put their people first. From family to customers to employees, everyone was valued and treated with respect. Testimonials from customers prove that this core value is put into action by Tim and his service manager, William Botts, both professionally and personally. The company is frequently commended for their integrity and quality of service.

As evidence, Tims company offers a 58 point Pest Analysis and a no risk, 100% money back guarantee. If you are not completely happy with Canton Termites work, they will make it right or you wont pay a penny. Tim also offers another service on his website, where he writes pest control advice blog posts. If you have a question about pests, you might want to take a look at www.CantonTermite.com. Tim may have an answer for you.

When asked about local pest control concerns, Tim stressed the issue of termites in the southeast. Did you know that, statistically speaking, termites will do far more damage to your home than fire? Canton Termite and Pest Control will help prevent termites or mitigate damage thats already been done.

Canton Termite and Pest Control also handles wildlife control issues like squirrels, raccoons, and groundhogs. Tim and William are also happy to help local homeowners with that most annoying of all pests the mosquito. Call for a backyard treatment to protect your family for the remainder of the warm months. Mosquitoes are also vectors (transmitters) of several viruses that can cause severe disease and even death in humans, including West Nile Virus and St. Louis Encephalitis.

In addition to putting service first professionally, Tim and his wife, Robin, are active with First Baptist Church in Woodstock, where their daughter Bethany cheers with the Upward Program. The program focuses on building skills in sports and teaching Christian values that athletes will have for life. Tim and Robin have also served through AWANA, Boy Scouts, and by leading youth groups at church. Tim feels that in addition to his family, his biggest inspiration is his faith. He is guided by a passage from Proverbs 22:29. It reads, Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will stand before kings and not before obscure men.

The apple doesnt fall far from the tree when it comes to a tradition of community service. The McWhirters three sons, Joshua, Aaron and Adam are active with Boy Scout Troop 125, chartered by the Canton United Methodist Church. Tim is also heavily involved in the Scouts, and proudly guided his two oldest sons through the Eagle Scout rank. Joshua, who now attends North Georgia College, worked actively with the Bryan Center in Canton for his Eagle Scout project. He helped to create a beautiful courtyard for residents of the Center, near what long time Cherokee County residents will recognize as the former home of Dr. Coker. Aaron, who attends Kings Academy with Adam and Bethany, partnered with TurnAround Ministries in Woodstock to build a play and storage area. TurnAround Ministries provides a home for displaced children and currently has 20 permanent residents under the age of 18.

Tims Service Manager, William Botts, shares this dedication to hard work and service. William, also a Cherokee County native, grew up in Holly Springs near the fire station. He married his high school sweetheart, Mary Beth Daniel, and for the next eight years continued to work in management. After witnessing the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, the Botts family made the decision to serve as missionaries. With their three children; Dakota, Mason and Grace, they traveled all over the US and overseas to serve others. William, who is bilingual in Spanish and English, also attended school at Tennessee Temple University and completed his degree in Intercultural Studies. After returning to Cherokee County, William searched for a vocation that matched his and his familys values. He and Canton Termite and Pest Control were a perfect fit. William is also currently serving as interim student pastor at First Baptist Church of Holly Springs.

As we move into another autumn, be sure to reach out to your hometown neighbors at Canton Termite and Pest Control for all of your pest control needs.

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