Johnson Pest Control

Ray and Tammy Johnson believe the key to growth in the pest control business is keeping up with advances in pest control technology. That explains why Johnson Pest Control Inc., has been so successful in its 21 years of service to Sevier County.

Johnson Pest Control Inc. offers general pest control and termite services as well as lawn care services.

The business began in 1984 as a one-man operation. It was home-based. But growth was quick and steady.

In 1987 Johnson Pest Control moved to its present location at 218 Bruce St. in Sevierville. The Care Free Lawn division was added to its list of services in 1998.

The company now has a team of experts to serve its customers. Keva Shorter the office manager, has grown with the company since she started with them in 1988.

Donna Coker joined the management team this year as the company’s first human resources manager.

In 2004 Johnson Pest Control earned the “Tennessee’s First” QualityPro Company distinction. QualityPro is the National Pest Management Association’s Mark of Excellence.

Among the services offered by Johnson Pest Control are pest and rodent services, termite treatments and prevention, wood infesting beetle treatments, moisture control and foundation ventilation, and mosquito management. The lawn care services include balanced fertilization, pre-emergence crabgrass and grassy leaf control, weed control, aeration and over-seeding services, mole control, disease control, lime application, turf insect control and ornamental care.

Johnson Pest Control offers the latest in pest control technologyot their valued customers.

The company is customer-driven. After all, it’s the customers who write the paychecks.

“Thank you, Sevier County, for voting Johnson Pest Control No. 1 in the Readers Choice Awards,” the Johnsons said.

Call the folks at Johnson Pest Control. Dial 453-7587

Johnson Pest Control has earned the QualityPro Schools designation, meaning that the company recognizes that pests in schools need to be managed in a careful and environmentally responsible way.

In addition to fulfilling the QualityPro requirements, Johnson Pest Control has trained all of its technicians and salespeople on specific techniques above any state requirements, according to the company.

QualityPro companies have met qualifications built around five key principles: Business Operations; Consumer Relations; Environmental Stewardship, Technician Training, and School Integrated Pest Management.

The National Pest Management Association is putting together new information to promote the image of the pest control industry. Did you know that without the use of pesticides there would be more illnesses? That’s right. Tammy Johnson with Johnson Pest Control stated, “We want to inform kids that one of the causes of allergies is from cockroaches. There is a lot about bugs that kids need to know. People will tell children that pesticides are all bad but if pesticides are applied according to the label and applied by professionals who had the training to do it correctly, it can only help us. Without pesticides there would be an increase in West Niles Virus a disease spread through mosquitoes.”

To help kids understand better the use of pesticides Johnson Pest Control has added a link on their web site just for kids. In addition, the staff from Johnson Pest Control are planning on visiting area schools to spread the word to provide kids a quality education on pesticides. They plan to talk to kids from kindergarten through fifth grade.

According to Johnson, each student who participates will receive a special “Official Pest Detective Cetificate.”

The website will also feature interactive games and a site for teachers to prepare lesson plans as well as listing general information about the pest industry. For more information you can call 453-7587 or check out the website at www.johnsonpestcontrol.com.

It’s a cool site and you’ll want to check it out. Just click on the kids section of the website but be sure to get permission from your parents before going to this or any other website.

Did you Know that the world health organization attributes increases in the human life span over the last 100 years to three things? They are:

1)   Better pharmaceuticals

2)   Better Sanitation

3)   Better Pest Control

Johnson Pest Control, a pest management company with 21 years in business in Sevier and surrounding counties, has earned the QualityPro Schools designation, meaning that the company recognizes that pests in schools need to be managed in a careful and environmentally responsible way.

Becoming a QualityPro Schools company means that Johnson Pest Control has taken extraordinary steps to ensure that schools can rely on us. In addition to fulfilling the thorough and in-depth QualityPro requirements, Johnson Pest Control has trained all of its technicians and salespeople on specific school IPM techniques above and beyond any state requirements.

Taking these steps clearly demonstrates that Johnson Pest Control cares about protecting children in the school environment.

“Taking our QualityPro designation a step farther to become QualityPro Schools certified was important to me, because I believe the management of pests in a sensitive environment like a school demands special car,” said Tammy Johnson, Owner. “This QualityPro Schools designation, like the QualityPro program, offers schools solid proof of the careful way my company offers it services in schools. Johnson Pest Control is extremely proud to find out from the National Pest Management Association that we are the first pest management company in Tennessee to become QualityPro certified and the first company in Tennessee to become QualityPro Schools certified.”

QualityPro companies have met qualifications built around five key principles: Business Operations, Consumer Relations, Environmental Stewardship, Technician Training, and School Integrated Pest Management. These qualifications include employing only highly trained, credentialed employees; offering a clear, easy-to-understand warranty and termite service agreement; maintaining a drug-free workplace; advertising truthfully and ethically; and maintaining an up-to-date insurance policy.

Presentation by Johnson Pest Control kept students’ attention
By Jani Whaley

Seymour Intermediate School was crawling with bugs last week, as Johnson Pest control was on hand to give an interesting presentation on the little critters. Third graders were wide-eyed as the specialist presented a slide show discussing bug facts and trivia. Cockroaches, mosquitoes, dragonflies, ticks, termites, ants and spiders were among the insects that were identified and learning when a bug becomes a pest was the key objective. A personal collection of the bugs was also on display for the students to examine.

Johnson Pest Control, Inc., a pest management company with 20 years in business based in Sevier County, has earned the National Pest Management Association’s QualityPro designation, the mark of excellence in pest management. Johnson Pest Control Inc., is the first pest management company in Tennessee to receive this distinction from the National Pest Management Association.

Becoming a QualityPro company means that Johnson Pest Control, Inc., has taken extraordinary steps to ensure that consumers can rely on us. Ray Johnson, owner of the company said, “As a result of meeting the necessary qualifications to become a QualityPro company of choice, we are now an even better company than before. From running background checks on all of our employees to using environmentally sound integrated pest management practices, QualityPro companies are committed to  providing their customers with the highest possible services.”

“Becoming QualityPro was important to us, because we strive to offer our customers the best in pest management,” said Tammy Johnson, co-owner of the family-owned company. “This designation, like the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval, offers consumers solid proof of the thoroughness and quality of our company’s services.”

QualityPro companies have met qualifications built around four key principles: Business Operations, Consumer Relations, Environmental Stewardship and Technician Training. These qualifications include employing only highly trained, credentialed employees; offering a clear, easy-to-understand warranty and termite service agreement; maintaining a drug-free workplace; advertising truthfully and ethically; and maintaining an up-to-date insurance policy.