Daniel Baldwin, BCE, CCFS, CP-FS

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Common Mosquitoes in California and What You Can Do About Them

If you live in the Golden State, mosquitoes are a part of life. Taking measures to avoid and prevent them can help protect you from the discomfort of mosquito bites. In this guide, we’ll look at mosquitoes in California, explore what species are common in the state, and find out what can be done to …

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How to Prevent Termites

Termites can cause devastating damage to homes, outbuildings, and furniture. The good news is that a termite prevention strategy can go a long way toward protecting your house and property. Read on to learn about termite infestations and the best ways to keep termites away. What causes a termite infestation?  What causes a termite infestation …

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Common Furniture Beetles and How to Deal With Them

If you’re noticing damage to wooden furniture and structures in and around your home, common furniture beetles (Anobium punctatum) may be the culprit. Read on to learn how to spot wood beetles in furniture and wood and what to do about infestations. What is a furniture beetle? Common furniture beetles are usually around 3 to …

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How to Tell if You Have a False Powderpost Beetle Infestation

False powderpost beetles are difficult household pests to notice, making them capable of causing extensive damage to structural wood. This wood-boring beetle can cause as much damage as termites but typically goes unnoticed far longer, in many cases, until the wood is falling apart. Use this guide to learn how to identify and manage false …

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Visible termite damage to a wall of a home

How to Spot Signs of Termites in the Wall

Termites are destructive household pests that feed on wood, especially the wood found in the structure and foundation of your home. Termites have straight antennas and particularly defined waists, which set them apart from ants. They can be beige, brown, or black. Reproducing termites have wings and can swarm in the summer months when looking …

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What is the Life Expectancy of a House Fly?

Flies cause a lot of stress inside your home, multiplying quickly and invading your most-used spaces like kitchens, bathrooms, and dining rooms. If you’re facing a house fly problem, use this guide to discover more about their life cycle. Learning how long house flies live indoors and how various flies survive helps you deal with …

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Close up of a woodworm crawling out of a hole in a piece of wood

What are Woodworms? And How to Get Rid of Them

The woodworm is a destructive household pest that feels most at home in damp wood, where they can survive for many years. They typically cause damage to wooden structures, old wooden furniture, or moist wood in unfinished areas like attics, garages, and basements. Use this guide to learn about woodworms and how to remedy a …

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Pest Control: Should You Do It Yourself or Get Professional Help?

Homeowners who discover they have a pest problem often feel stressed and anxious to get the problem address immediately. Depending on the type of pest, remedies can be extensive, expensive, and exhausting. This leads many homeowners to turn to do-it-yourself options in hopes of saving money and hassle. But do DIY pest control solutions really …

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Mosquitoes swarming and biting a young girl in her yard

What Attracts Mosquitoes to Homes?

Mosquitoes are among the most common household pests across the U.S., turning your fun family night into an uncomfortable and itchy evening indoors or out. But what exactly is causing mosquitoes to find your home and yard appealing? Many everyday items can up the number of mosquitoes drawn to your home. Read this quick guide …

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