Daniel Baldwin, BCE, CCFS, CP-FS

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How to Get Rid of Mice and Rats in the Office

Rodents need water and food to thrive, and if these essentials are available in your office building, it’s only natural for mice and rats to make themselves at home for as long as possible.  Why are rats and mice coming into my office? Rats and mice come into office buildings looking for the three things […]

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Warehouse Pest Control Checklist: A Manager’s Guide

As a warehouse manager or operator, you know how important it is to maintain optimal conditions in your facility. Along with controlling temperatures and humidity levels and taking steps to protect goods from fire and theft, you also need to be conscious of pest management.  Undetected pests can cause damage to property and inventory, contaminate

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Apartment Building Pest Control

Do you own or manage an apartment building? With several entrances, lots of connected pipes and ducts, and many tenants who may live in varying degrees of cleanliness, apartment buildings have their own set of pest problems. Learn how to address current infestations and stay ahead of pests in the future. How to deal with

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How to Get Rid of Ants in Your Dishwasher

There’s nothing quite as frustrating as finding a pest problem that’s gotten out of control or invaded an area of your house that sees daily use. Seeing ants in your dishwasher can lead to frustration, confusion, and sheer disgust. Before you get tempted to throw the whole machine out (and the dishes too), read through

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How to Get Rid of Cockroaches in Your Laundry Room

Seeing cockroaches in your laundry room could make your stress skyrocket. Cockroaches in your laundry room can not only leave waste, discarded shells or egg capsules in their path, they can spread disease. Even if you only see one or two, there are sure to be more hiding nearby. Cockroaches can be dangerous to the

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Spot the Signs of Bed Bugs in Carpet

Few things are more anxiety-inducing than finding out you have a complicated pest problem, especially one with difficult-to-manage bed bugs. Bed bugs are persistent, hard to detect, and cause a lot of stress in a home. These pests usually make their homes in mattresses, bedding, and upholstered furniture, but can bed bugs live in your

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Termites consume wood for the cellulose and can infest your kitchen. Learn how to detect the signs of termites in kitchen cabinets.

How to Spot the Signs of Termites in Kitchen Cabinets

Drywood and subterranean termites are destructive insects that can cause extensive damage to wood structures over time. Over $2 billion annually is spent across the US to manage or prevent termite infestations. These wood-destroying critters can go undetected in your home for years unless you know how to spot the signs of these small pests.

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An adult crane fly with long, spindly legs and wings perches on a green sprig.

What Exactly are Crane Flies?

Crane flies are often called giant mosquitoes, “skeeter-eaters,” mosquito hawks, or are mistaken for mayflies, when in fact, they’re their very own species. This fly is harmless, but they can look intimidating due to their potentially large size.  Learn more about crane flies below and find out where they live, how big they can really

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A tiny biting midge fly with long legs perches on a bright green blade of grass on a green background.

Menacing Midges—Everything You Need to Know

Biting Midges are a warm-weather menace in many areas, often referred to as “no-see-ums” because of their tiny size. Barely visible alone, you’ll definitely be aware of their presence when they attack—these small insects pack a painful, pinching bite. Below, you’ll learn more about what midges are, where you can find them, and how to

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