May 28 2020

5 Ways to Survive the 2020 Summer

Author

Beth Cowgill

Summer is just around the corner and the one thing you can always count on in Missouri in the summer is — nothing. Missouri summers are as unpredictable as our winters. Don’t worry! The team at Atkins is here to help. What we do know for sure is: it will be hot. there will be […] Read More

April 21 2020

Mosquitoes are annoying. Here’s what you can do.

Author

Beth Cowgill

It’s no secret — Missouri has mosquitoes and a lot of them. At least we’re not in Louisiana where the mosquito is the state bird! According to the Missouri Department of Conservation*, Missouri has approximately 50 different species of mosquitoes buzzing around, leaving itchy bumps and spreading diseases. Every spring and summer, these blood-sucking insects […] Read More

April 14 2020

Protect your Pets from Fleas and Ticks

Author

Beth Cowgill

Protect your pets from fleas and ticks this Spring! Read More

March 25 2020

COVID-19 Disinfectant Cleaning Services Now Available

Author

Beth Cowgill

Since 1925, we’ve served our friends and neighbors through world wars, natural disasters and economic downturns. We have been through it all with you before and we remain strong now. In an effort to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in Missouri, Atkins Building Services is pleased to offer disinfectant cleaning solutions that are approved […] Read More

March 13 2020

This is a MUST before you buy a home or rental property.

Author

Beth Cowgill

Did you know termite damage costs U.S. property owners more than $5 billion each year and that around 600,000 homes are affected by these pests? Not everyone likes surprises, so before the deal is done, trust the experts at Atkins to conduct a thorough home termite inspection and provide a report for your client. The […] Read More

February 25 2020

Our Team of Excellent Women

Author

Beth Cowgill

There’s an old saying that says “it takes a village to raise a child.” Those of us who are parents can agree that it often requires an entire network of people to come together to achieve a mission or a goal, but this mindset isn’t just about kids anymore. It’s about communities, business and finding […] Read More

February 21 2020

Press Release: Atkins, Inc. Supporting Sponsor of 2020 Women of Excellence Awards

Author

Beth Cowgill

Columbia, MO – Atkins, Inc. is proud to represent the 2020 Women of Excellence Awards as the Supporting Sponsor. Hosted by COMO magazine, this event will be held Feb. 27, 2020, at Kimball Ballroom on the Stephens College campus. “Supporting community events is something Tom and Linda Atkins have believed in for decades,” said Beth […] Read More

January 25 2020

Protect Your Home from 30 Possible Invaders

Author

Atkins Inc

The Total-Trac is an all-inclusive pest management program that protects your home from 30 possible invaders. Read More

October 15 2019

Late Fall Fertilizing: Gearing up for Green

Author

Shaun Henry

Year after year, the weather roller coaster of mid-Missouri always keeps us on our toes. With record heat over the month of September and then an early frost in October, your lawn had some ups and downs. Cool season lawns have “greened up” nicely for the Fall and the warm season grasses are headed into […] Read More

October 7 2019

The leaves are falling. Now what?

Author

Shaun Henry

Ah…fall. Cooler temps, bonfires and leaves. Lots and lots of leaves. Eventually, those beautiful leaves fall to the ground, and if you have a lot of trees around your property, you also have a lot of leaves. Now what? Do you rake them up or leave them lie? We polled random people about raking their […] Read More