Daniel Baldwin, BCE, CCFS, CP-FS

4 Signs of a Cockroach Infestation

The thought of a cockroach infestation is concerning for any homeowner, and that goes double if you’re a restaurant owner. These insects are adaptable, resilient, and very stubborn squatters once they call somewhere home. The longer a cockroach infestation goes without detection, the worse it will get. It’s critical to keep an eye out for …

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Pets and Pests — How to Keep your Furry Friends Safe

When it comes to pests, most pet parents have two main concerns — keeping unwelcome critters out of their homes and safeguarding their furry friends from the relentless attack of common pests. If you are one of the 70% of U.S. households that owns a pet, let’s look at how to keep your home and …

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Are Dark Rover Ants Dangerous?

Like many other kinds of pests, dark rover ants are attracted to your home as a source of food, moisture, and shelter. That’s why these small ants can often be found creeping through the cracked walls in bathrooms and kitchens since they’re after food and water.  The good news is that dark rover ants don’t …

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What Are Wolf Spiders and Are They Dangerous?

Wolf spiders are known for their robust size and quick sprint, but these interesting arachnids play an important part in their ecosystems, too. There are thousands of species of wolf spiders, and they have adapted to live in a huge variety of regions across the world. Learn where to find them in the U.S., what …

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How To Control Flies in & Around Your House

We’ve all experienced a buzz near your ears, a quick tickle on your skin, or a surprise landing on the food you’re about to eat. Even though they seem both harmless and common, there are some fly species that bite and can carry disease.  Although flies do serve a purpose in the ecosystem, such as …

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How To Keep Rats Away

Discovering you have a rodent problem in your home is disturbing and can become dangerous. Rats can carry disease directly and indirectly to humans through a variety of methods, including bites, contact with their waste deposits, and via ticks, fleas, or mites that live on an infected rodent. Learn how to keep rats away from …

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What do Rats Eat

Found across the world, rats—like all animals—have their place in the ecosystem. However, issues tend to arise when wild rats find their way into our homes and yards. Learning about foods that rats like to eat and what attracts them to residential spaces are the first steps in keeping them out of places they’re not …

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What are the Best Mosquito Prevention Tips?

Mosquitoes are found in nearly every corner of the world, with around 3,000 species of mosquitoes worldwide. These pests aren’t just annoying, they’re also the number one culprit for the transmission of infectious diseases worldwide. Taking preventative steps against mosquito bites and infections is not only beneficial for your summer picnic but also important for …

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