Daniel Baldwin, BCE, CCFS, CP-FS

A brown mouse sits on the edge of a green plastic outdoor trash bin against a cement block wall.

How to Keep Mice Out of Your Garbage Cans

Garbage bins are a popular nesting and feeding spot for many common pests, especially mice. With places to hide, plenty of moisture, and ample food, mice can find everything they need for survival and reproduction under the right trash can conditions. Read this comprehensive guide to learn how to mouse-proof your garbage cans and shut […]

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Can Bed Bugs Live in Your Clothes?

It’s common knowledge that bed bugs invade bedding, mattresses, and upholstered furniture, but beg bugs live in clothing and closets as well. Bed bugs are expert hitchhikers that sneakily catch a ride on your coat, suitcase, clothing, or outerwear. You can potentially pick up bed bugs just by spending time in an area that is

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A cockroach climbs onto a bedspread

Pests Keeping You Awake? How to Get Rid of Cockroaches in Your bedroom

Cockroaches are some of the most unwelcome pests that can invade a home. Seeing cockroaches in your bedroom is incredibly unpleasant, making it difficult to sleep until an infestation is under control. Find out what to do if you see cockroaches in this most private of spaces. What attracts cockroaches to a bedroom?  Cockroaches are

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How Do I Get Rid of Fleas in My Kitchen Safely?

Fleas are tiny insects that make themselves at home on the skin of dogs and cats. But these critters can also lay their eggs in different parts of your home, including your kitchen. Fleas can reproduce rapidly, no matter where they live.  While they may hitchhike inside on your pets, they’re also known to bite

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How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs in a Restaurant: Protecting Your Customers & Business

Bed bugs don’t just make their homes in beds, houses, and hotels. Any business can end up with an infestation, including restaurants. Understanding how bed bugs get into restaurants and knowing how to spot the warning signs can allow you to take quick action. This post explains how infestations start and shares tips on how

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Tick crawling on a green leaf

How to Get Rid of Ticks in Your Yard

Ticks are one of the most anxiety-inducing pests out there. Unfortunately, they’re also among the most common pests throughout the US, and several varieties make residential yards their homes. If you find ticks on your property, getting rid of them is a top priority to protect the health and safety of your family and pets.

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A black rat sits in an attic.

How to Get Rid of Rats in the Attic

Rats in the attic can cause damage, leave droppings, spread disease throughout the house, and their skittering feet may disrupt your rest at night. Read on for tips to get rid of rats in attics and information about how to avoid developing a rat problem in the first place. How do rats get into attics?

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Pests Overhead: How to Get Rid of Moths in an Attic

Moths can be a nuisance in the attic, especially if you have clothing and other items stored there. Fortunately, you can take steps to address attic moths and to reduce the risk of their return.  What attracts moths to an attic?  There are a number of things that can attract moths to an attic space,

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