Daniel Baldwin, BCE, CCFS, CP-FS

A yellow sac spider’s underside as it rests in its sac on a wall.

What You Need to Know About Yellow Sac Spiders

Yellow sac spiders come into homes seeking shelter when the weather turns cool, typically in early autumn and winter. Although these pests are beneficial because they control the number of other insects, their bites can be painful to humans. Learn more about yellow sac spiders, including where they live, what they eat, the dangers they […]

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A Pest Control Checklist for Cafeterias: Best Practices for Controlling Pests

Adding pest control duties to your maintenance schedule can go a long way toward maintaining safe and sanitary conditions in a cafeteria, not to mention keeping you compliant with local regulations and ensuring a positive dining experience. The following pest control checklist for cafeterias can be your guide. Cafeteria pest control checklist Whether you manage

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What are Powderpost Beetles and How to Deal With Them

While termites might be the first pest you think of when you suspect structural damage to a home, they aren’t the only ones. Wood-boring powderpost beetles can leave a wave of destruction in their path, wreaking havoc on wooden beams, posts, flooring, and more. Difficult to detect and quick to multiply, powderpost beetles can eat

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How do I Get Rid of Ants in my Office Building?

What attracts ants to an office building? Ants enter office buildings through cracks and gaps in foundations and around windows, doors, plumbing systems, and gas and sewer lines. They come inside to find food, water, and protection from the elements. Uncovered donuts in the break room, coffee grounds in open trash, and bagel crumbs in

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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 it’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 — 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. That’s why it’s important to adopt a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly approach to

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