Living at the foot of the Blue Ridge means your home sits closer to pest habitat than most houses in metro Atlanta. 120 Pest is a family owned company with more than 30 years of hands-on experience treating homes across Pickens County and the Cherokee County corridor, including Jasper. We deliberately keep our service area small so we can respond quickly, and our technicians live in the same communities they service. When you call, text, or email, you reach someone who can make a decision rather than a call center three states away.
Why Rural and Wooded Properties Need a Different Approach
Pest pressure is a function of habitat, and properties in this part of Georgia have plenty of it. A subdivision home surrounded by turf grass and concrete faces a very different problem than a house on two acres backed by woods and a creek. Our technicians build treatment plans around the conditions on your specific property rather than running the same route everywhere.
Common conditions we see on homes in and around the county seat include:
- Wooded lot lines and heavy leaf litter, which give ants, spiders, millipedes, and centipedes a staging area within a few feet of the foundation
- Crawl spaces and stepped foundations on sloped ground, which hold moisture and create ideal harborage
- Detached garages, well houses, workshops, and storage buildings, which act as rodent staging points before they move into the main house
- Creek frontage, ponds, drainage ditches, and clogged downspouts, which sustain mosquito breeding through the warm months
- Firewood stacked against the house, a classic entry route for ants, spiders, and wood-destroying insects
- Weekend homes and cabins that sit empty for stretches, giving pests time to establish before anyone notices
The Pests We See Most in Pickens County
Our residential protection plan covers more than 15 pests. The ones that generate the most calls here are:
- Ants, including odorous house ants and carpenter ants
- Cockroaches
- Spiders
- Mice and rats
- Wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets
- Fleas and ticks
- Mosquitoes
- Occasional invaders such as millipedes, centipedes, silverfish, and crickets
Pest Protection Instead of Pest Control
There is a real difference between the two, and it matters for your budget. Pest control is reactive: a company shows up after you already have ants in the kitchen or a mouse in the basement. Pest protection is proactive, using materials in and around the structure designed to stop pests from getting inside in the first place. We built our program around the second approach because it costs homeowners less over time and produces far fewer surprises.
Every scheduled visit follows the same six-step process:
- Inspection: Your technician walks the property looking for pests or conditions that need immediate attention. Kids’ toys and pet toys are moved out of the treatment zone before anything is applied.
- Spider web removal: We knock down webs from eaves and other areas, then apply a product that helps keep them from reappearing.
- Granular application: A granular treatment around the structure extends protection between visits.
- Perimeter application: We apply a liquid treatment at the entry points pests use to get inside, plus the areas where they hide, crawl, trail, and nest. This produces a fast knockdown.
- Interior treatment: If you have an active issue indoors, technicians apply a targeted treatment using products chosen to be appropriate around families and pets.
- Free return visits: Pests occasionally get past the exterior barrier. Return visits on covered pests are included at no cost. Just ask.
Quarterly Protection on a Simple Monthly Subscription
Our residential program is built as a subscription rather than a series of large invoices. Pricing is based on four scheduled visits per year, spread across the seasons so treatments land when the relevant pests are active, with free return visits in between if you need one. Instead of four big bills a year, you get twelve small ones, which makes the service far easier to budget.
What that structure gives you:
- Four scheduled quarterly services per year, with treatments typically lasting up to 90 days depending on weather and conditions
- Free return visits on covered pests, with no trip charge and no argument
- Month-to-month billing with no long-term agreement, because we would rather earn your business with service than hold you to a contract
- A rate locked in for 12 months, so your price does not drift upward mid-year
- Products selected to be low-odor, so most homeowners notice nothing after application
There is a one-time start-up fee to establish the barrier, then a flat monthly rate for most homes. Because square footage, foundation type, acreage, and current pest activity all affect the number, we quote it directly rather than posting a figure that may not apply to your house. Reach out for a quote on your property and we will give you a straight answer. If a larger service is involved, financing through Acorn Finance is available with rates starting at 4.99%.
Rodents and What Comes In From the Tree Line
Rodent activity is one of the most common complaints on wooded and rural properties, and it follows a predictable seasonal pattern. Mice start pressing toward structures as temperatures drop in fall, using gaps around utility penetrations, crawl space vents, garage door corners, and dryer vents. Our residential pest control plan covers mice and rats, and treatment focuses on both knocking down the current population and closing off the routes they are using.
For business owners and property managers dealing with a harder rodent problem, we also offer canine detection and abatement, which uses trained dogs to pinpoint activity that a visual inspection can miss. Larger wildlife concerns fall outside the scope of our protection plan, but tell us what you are seeing when you call and we will be straightforward about what we can and cannot handle.
Termite Protection in the North Georgia Foothills
Subterranean termites are active throughout Georgia, and homes on wooded lots with moist soil, heavy mulch, or wood-to-ground contact carry real exposure. Termite damage is also not covered by most homeowners insurance policies, which makes prevention the far cheaper path. Our termite control and inspection services include thorough inspections, liquid barrier treatments, and baiting systems, and we hold a Georgia WDO license along with ACE certification.
Buying or Selling a Home
If a closing is on the calendar, you likely need a Georgia Wood Infestation Report, sometimes called a termite letter or clearance letter. We issue WDO and WDIR letters, and we carry Supra keys and can use a CBS code so inspections on listed properties move quickly. If a termite problem turns up, estimates are free and we reissue the letter at no additional charge once the issue is resolved.
Natural Pest Control for Families and Pets
Homeowners who prefer a lower-impact approach can choose our Green Pest Pro plan, which is available throughout our primary service area. It follows the same six-step process, substituting a boric acid granular for ants and roaches and a perimeter liquid built from plant oils. Interior work uses natural products as well, and the plan carries a money-back guarantee if you are not satisfied with the results. Natural products sometimes break down faster, so return visits and alternative product options are part of the program.
Mosquito Control for Yards, Decks, and Porches
Creek bottoms, low spots, and standing water keep mosquito populations going from spring through fall. Our BiteZone barrier treatment is a biodegradable solution applied to the underside of foliage and nesting sites, giving roughly 30 days of protection while also disrupting reproduction to reduce future populations. We also treat breeding areas including standing water, drains, and downspout zones. Organic and spray-free options are available, along with a bee-friendly station-based system, and we now install and maintain automatic misting systems for homeowners who want continuous coverage over a patio or event space. Details are on our mosquito control page.
Family Owned, Certified, and Available on Saturdays
Credentials matter in this industry, and ours are current:
- ACE certification through the Entomological Society of America
- Georgia licenses for pest control, mosquito control, and wood-destroying organisms
- GreenTech Heat certified and Bed Bug Central trained for thermal bed bug work
- Member of the Certified Pest Control Operators of Georgia
- More than 30 years of field experience under family ownership
We answer the phone Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with additional Saturday times available by appointment. Weekend availability matters when you work weekdays or you are managing a property from out of town.
Where We Provide Pest and Termite Service
Our primary pest and termite service area covers Pickens and Cherokee counties and the communities immediately south:
- Jasper and surrounding Pickens County
- Ball Ground
- Canton
- Holly Springs
- Woodstock
- Cumming
- Alpharetta
- Milton
- Marietta
Bed bug service, including thermal heat treatment, extends much farther, from Atlanta up to Dalton and across to Athens, Blue Ridge, and Dahlonega.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often will you treat my home?
The plan is built on four scheduled visits per year, roughly one per season. Treatments generally last up to 90 days, though weather and site conditions affect that. If pests show up between visits, return visits on covered pests are free.
Will an exterior treatment really control pests inside the house?
In most cases, yes. The majority of pests found indoors originated outside, so a maintained exterior barrier handles the bulk of the problem. Some pests, roaches and fleas in particular, may require an interior treatment as well, which is included in the process.
Am I locked into a contract?
No. Billing is month to month. We would rather keep you with good service than with a signed agreement, and your rate stays locked for 12 months.
Are the products safe around children and pets?
We select products with that in mind, and technicians move toys out of the treatment zone before applying anything. Most products carry no noticeable odor. If you would prefer a plant-based approach, ask about the Green Pest Pro plan.
Do you cover termites in the quarterly plan?
Termite protection is handled separately through inspections, liquid treatments, and baiting systems, since it addresses the structure rather than general pest pressure. Many homeowners in wooded areas carry both.
How quickly can you get to my property?
We limit our service area specifically so we can respond fast. Call, text, or email and you will reach someone who can schedule you rather than route you through a queue.
Ready for a Pest-Free Home?
Whether you are dealing with an active problem right now or you want year-round prevention before the next wasp nest or fall mouse invasion, we are ready to help. Contact us through our website or call (404) 247-8091 for more information, or request your quote online and a local, family owned team with three decades of experience will take it from there.
