Daniel Baldwin, BCE, CCFS, CP-FS

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How to Get Rid of Cockroaches in the Kitchen

Seeing signs of cockroaches in your kitchen can be disconcerting, especially when you think of them touching your food or dishes, but the good news is that itโ€™s possible to address cockroaches if they do find their way into your home. Attracted by sources of water, like your dropping pipes, and even the smallest bits […]

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How to Control Pests in Your Restaurant โ€” Rules, Regulations, and What You Can Do (Including a Downloadable Checklist)

About 48 million people (1 in 6 Americans) get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die each year from foodborne diseases, according to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Even if no one gets sick from vermin on your premises, pests can still ruin pricey stock, scare off customers, and result

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How to Follow Integrated Pest Management Principles in Your Home

Pests can be a real nuisance in any home. They cause property damage, food contamination, and even spread diseases. While traditional pest control methods may provide quick relief, they often involve harsh chemicals that can harm you, your family, and the environment. Thatโ€™s why itโ€™s important to adopt a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly approach to

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How to Keep Flying Ants Out of Your Pool

Swarms of flying ants can ruin your familyโ€™s time by the swimming pool. These insects are attracted to the water in your pool and the light reflecting off of it, and they wonโ€™t hesitate to bite. This quick guide will teach you how you can take action to keep flying ants out of your pool

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How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs: Taking Action When You Spot Pests

Bed bugs can find their way into even the cleanest, tidiest of homes. When you see the signs of an infestation, take steps to deal with it quickly. Read on to learn more about what to look for and how to get rid of bed bugs in a house. What are bed bugs? Bed bugs

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How to Get Rid of Gnats in the House

Gnats are tiny flying insects that reproduce rapidly. There are many different species of gnats, but nearly all of them love living in moist environments, especially during warm weather. Find out more about gnats and how to address them in your home. What attracts gnats to your house? Like most pests, gnats are attracted by

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Roof Rats Versus Norway Rats: Which are Invading Your Home?

The most common types of rats to invade a house are Norway rats and roof rats, which look and behave differently from one another. When the weather gets cooler, either rat species can enter a house for the same reasons: they seek shelter, food, and water. Learn about the differences between Norway rats and roof

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How to Get Rid of Silverfish in the Bathroom

Silverfish are nocturnal insects that can infest any area in a home, but these critters prefer the warm, humid environment that a bathroom offers. Although silverfish are considered merely a nuisance pest, they can damage items in your home, contaminate food products, and trigger allergies in some people. Learn more about what attracts these pests

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How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies in the House

Summer brings ripe tomatoes, fresh-squeezed lemonades, and gentle breezes through open windows. Unfortunately, with these seasonal perks comes the arrival of an invasive and persistent household pestโ€”fruit flies in the house. Common fruit flies tend to come out of nowhere, suddenly invading your kitchen, dining room, living room, bathroom, basement, or pantry. Because of their

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