Daniel Baldwin, BCE, CCFS, CP-FS

A field mouse rests on a mossy rock.

Field Mice vs. House Mice: Whatโ€™s the Difference?

If youโ€™ve noticed a small mouse around your home, you could have a house mouse or a field mouse. Understanding the differences between the two may help you understand the pests that are invading your space. In this post, weโ€™ll compare the field mouse vs. the house mouse to help you identify these rodents. Whatโ€™s […]

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Getting Rid of a Pantry Beetle Infestation

Pantry beetles are household pests that invade dry food storage areas like pantries, cabinets, and counters. They are drawn to stored products, particularly food grains, and can quickly overtake an unwatched pantry or shelf. If youโ€™re dealing with a pantry beetle infestation in your home, use this guide to learn about them and how to

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Annoying Chirps Inside the House? Find Out How to Get Rid of Crickets

When crickets get into your home, their loud chirping noises instantly become a nuisance. However, aside from their disturbing sounds, crickets can also damage different types of fabric around the house, including clothing made of cotton and silk. Keep reading to learn more about why these pests come into your home, what they eat, and

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Group of pavement ants fill a crack in a paved surface.

What are Pavement Ants?: What You Need to Know About Tetramorium Immigrans

If you find ants in your kitchen or bathroom, thereโ€™s a good chance theyโ€™re pavement ants. While they can become a nuisance after entering your home, it is possible to control them. In this post, weโ€™ll tell you what you need to know about pavement ants and what you can do if you have an

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Close up of a dead tree trunk with damage from wood boring beetles

Whatโ€™s Eating Away the Wood in Your House: Common Types of Wood-Boring Beetles

Wood-boring beetles are invasive pests that weaken wooden structures in and around your home. These insects eat wood slowly as they burrow in and out of the holes and tunnels they create. Learn how to identify the most common types of wood-boring beetles that can damage areas of your house, dig holes in your furniture,

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View of the back of a cicada killer wasp perched on a rock

How to Deal With Cicada Killer Wasps

Cicada killer wasps appear in backyards across the U.S. during summer. These ground-dwelling wasps are large and intimidating but arenโ€™t aggressive like yellow jackets. Still, a cicada killer wasp infestation on your property can ruin your time outdoors. Read this guide to learn more about cicada killer wasps and how to remove them from your

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What Are Blue Mud Wasps?: Everything You Need to Know

The sight of wasps around your home may be unwelcome due to concerns about stings. However, not all wasps are aggressive, including the blue mud wasp. Read on to learn more about what they are and why you may not want to remove them from your yard unless theyโ€™ve become a nuisance. What are blue

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What is a Cicada? Their Appearance, Behavior, and More

If youโ€™re outdoors in the summer and early fall, you may hear a distinct humming sound coming from areas where there are hardwood trees. That sound isย  chirp from a cicada, an unusual insect thatโ€™s largely misunderstood. Read on to get the facts about cicadas and their environment.ย  What is a cicada? A cicada is

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Mud dauber nest attached to a reddish brown piece of wood

How to Get Rid of Mud Dauber Nests

Mud dauber nests are constructed of a series of tunnel-like structures in walls, under roof overhangs, corners, or other surfaces. Use this comprehensive guide to learn everything you need to know about mud dauber wasps and how to safely remove their nests from your homeโ€™s exterior. What are mud daubers? Mud daubers are several species

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