I grew up in the pest control industry. My father founded Milikin Exterminating in 1979, and as a young boy I followed him beneath houses inspecting for termites and structural damage. By high school, my afternoons and weekends were spent helping prepare homes for termite treatments and learning the business firsthand.

In 1996, I received my Georgia certification as a Designated Certified Operator in categories 29 and 30. I also hold certifications in categories 24 and 41 and obtained my Georgia Real Estate License in 2005.

During the 37 years of Milikin Exterminating, our company never had to pay a termite damage claim. That standard came from my father, who lived by one simple rule: “Do it right the first time.”

He taught me not only how to identify and properly treat one of nature’s most destructive insects, but also how to protect what he called “another person’s castle.”

Over the years, I also witnessed the other side of the industry — treatment failures, missed issues, and severe termite damage that affected homeowners financially and emotionally. Those experiences gave me a deep understanding of how problems occur, whether through negligence, poor practices, or simple mistakes.

In 2016, our family business was sold to a larger company, where I continued working alongside professionals committed to doing things the right way. I believe my father would be proud of the reputation and standards he passed down.