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Anticimex Carolinas Family of Brands Strengthens Their Community Ties Through Participation in Charity Drives

Highly Rated Pest Control Company Collects Canned Food, Blankets, and Coats to Support Heart of Monroe

Anticimex Carolinas and its family of brands, Killingsworth Environmental, Clark’s Termite & Pest Control, and Strand Termite & Pest Control, a leading pest control company serving the Carolinas, proudly supports Heart for Monroe, demonstrating its strong commitment to community engagement and social responsibility. In the first of three planned community initiatives, the Anticimex Carolinas team collected over 1,600 canned goods to help those in need, exceeding the company’s expectations.

Anticimex Carolinas Family of Brands is proud to partner with Heart for Monroe, a nonprofit organization in Monroe, North Carolina, committed to enhancing the lives of residents. Heart for Monroe addresses vital community needs, including food insecurity, homelessness, education, and healthcare access. By collaborating with local businesses, schools, churches, and volunteers, the organization provides essential resources, support, and outreach programs that impact the community.

“We are thrilled to support Heart for Monroe and make a meaningful difference,” said Racheal Chareunsouk, President of Anticimex Carolinas. “I am proud of our team’s generosity. Seeing how passionate our employees are about helping our community is inspiring.”

Anticimex Carolinas Family of Brands has two additional upcoming initiatives in support of Heart for Monroe: a blanket drive and a coat drive. These efforts aim to provide warmth and comfort to those in need, with blankets distributed locally and to communities in Western North Carolina. Coats will go to individuals facing cold weather this winter. The public is encouraged to join these efforts by donating new or gently used blankets and coats at any of our branch locations. “Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need.” Chareunsouk added.

Killingsworth, Clark’s, and Strand, the Anticimex Carolinas Family of Brands, provides safe and effective solutions for homes and businesses. With a commitment to customer satisfaction and community involvement, Anticimex Carolinas Family of Brands is committed to creating a positive impact through its industry-leading pest control services and actively participating in initiatives that improve the well-being of its communities.

Anticimex Carolinas Family of Brands is accepting donations at the following locations:

Killingsworth Environmental 1001 Crews Rd., Matthews, NC 28105

Clark’s Termite & Pest Control 3029 Stony Brook Dr., #112,  Raleigh, NC 27604

Clark’s Termite & Pest Control 1120 W Butler Rd.,  Suite F,  Greenville,  SC 29607

Clark’s Termite & Pest Control 175 Boardwalk Drive, Suite I, Ridgeland, SC 29936

Clark’s Termite & Pest Control 147 Elk Dr., Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

Clark’s Termite & Pest Control 133 Elliana Way, Building 300, Suite D, Summerville, SC 29483

Clark’s Termite & Pest Control 400 Northeast Dr., Columbia, SC 29203

Strand Termite & Pest Control 4355 Sea Mountain Hwy, Little River, SC 29566

Strand Termite & Pest Control 599 Seaside Road SW, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

Anticimex Carolinas Family of Brands Strengthens Their Community Ties Through Participation in Charity Drives

Bedbug inspection

How to Know if Your Hotel Has Bedbugs

Upon entering a hotel room, do you typically reach for the tiny toiletries, take a leap onto the bed, or perhaps start by inspecting for bed bugs? Knowing what to look for is essential. Anticimex Carolinas Service Manager Christian Tweed has shared valuable insights on identifying bed bugs in your hotel room and preventing them from hitching a ride back home with you. And if bed bugs do become an unexpected part of your vacation, remember that Clark’s Pest Control is here to assist!



Q&A with a Pest Professional


How do bed bugs get inside hotels?


Bed bugs are primarily hitchhiking insects as opposed to foraging ones, meaning that they get carried around on people’s clothes and belongings. Someone with an active infestation in their home can easily bring bed bugs to their hotel, but they can also be picked up during travel (airplanes, taxis, and rideshare services) and brought to a hotel room.


What do people misunderstand about bed bugs in hotels?


From a probability standpoint, all hotels will deal with bed bugs at some point in time. If you think about a bed bug’s method of travel, there’s literally nothing a hotel can do to stop them from being carried in. What I have realized is that luxury hotels are more likely to have an aggressive response to dealing with a bed bug case once it’s identified as they tend to have a higher quality of service and a reputation to protect. While this isn’t always the case, it has been my experience more often than not.

Got bedbugs? Call Clark’s at 866-781-4991 today!

What do you recommend travelers do when they get to their room to check for bed bugs?


Most hotel headboards hang directly on the wall. I start my inspection here before even looking at the bed itself. I have found bed bugs, their exoskeletons, and the telltale black stains they leave behind around the edges of or in the crevices of headboards. If the headboard looks clean, move on to looking over the pillowcases and comforter for any signs or stains. You can dig into the bedding as deep as you want here, but I encourage people to look over the top layer of things at the very least.


What are some lesser-known signs of bed bugs in your hotel room?


The specifics of the black stains they leave behind, which as gross as it sounds, are just digested blood as that’s all that bed bugs feed on. If the stains are on a hard surface, they will be small dots as if left behind by an ink pen and will smear into a brownish gray when moisture is applied. If they’re on fabric, they will usually bleed along the fibers making a small diamond, square or X shape.


If there are bed bugs in your hotel room, can they travel home with you?


They absolutely can, however this is easy to prevent. While staying in a hotel, keep as much of your clothing and luggage off the beds as possible. Storing suitcases in the bathroom might sound odd, but it’s an effective method of prevention.

Don’t tackle bedbugs yourself, call Clark’s at 866-781-4991!

What should you do with your suitcase if you suspect your hotel has bed bugs?


When arriving home from a trip, leave your luggage in the garage or on a porch and bring your clothes in one load of laundry at a time. If the clothes are dirty, wash them like you normally would, if they’re clean then run them through the dryer for at least forty-five minutes. Once your suitcase is empty, vacuum over it meticulously (don’t forget to empty the vacuum when you’re done), or if you’re in the right climate, expose it to heat for a few days by placing it in your vehicle (parked in the sun) or for a few weeks in your attic.


The Clark’s Solution


If you brought bed bugs back to you home, Clark’s is here to help. Our Bedbug Control service is designed to eliminate bedbugs and create a safe, comfortable environment.


A Clark’s Pest Professional will do an inspection and recommend a plan of attack to get rid of bed bugs now and prevent them from hatching in the future. Call Clark’s at 866-781-4991 today for more information.



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