Daniel Baldwin, BCE, CCFS, CP-FS

A tawny-red big-headed ant sits on a green leaf.

Big-headed Ants: Harmful, or Just a Nuisance?

You’ve likely come upon an ant with a noticeably large head before and thought, “Why is that ant’s head so huge?” It wasn’t just an anomaly in the ant world—chances are, you spotted a big-headed ant belonging to one of several species within the genus Pheidole. Read on to find out if they’re a health […]

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How To Remove A Wasp’s Nest Safely

Wasps are well-known for their propensity to swarm and their painful stings when their nests are disturbed. Yellowjackets and hornets are the most commonly known social wasps, living in large colonies and swarms. However, most other wasps are solitary and build nests for only themselves.  With all these differences among wasp species, it may be

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How to Get Rid of Cockroaches in the Shower Drain

Enjoying the shower or bath is a great way to start the day or unwind at its end, but it’s difficult to feel relaxed during your bathing routine if you have an insect audience. Because they seek out water, cockroaches are a common pest in bathrooms, and drains are often their entry point. Learn how

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What to Do if Your Hotel Has Bed Bugs

In recent years, bed bug infestations have risen in the U.S., according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). With these pests becoming more commonplace, even clean, well-maintained hotels can become infested. Having a bed bug response plan can allow you to take action quickly. In this guide, we discuss what to do if your hotel

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How to Get Rid of Wasps in Air Brick

Spotting wasps on your property is enough to make anyone feel as though they’re under attack. These sometimes-aggressive insects can leave you unable to enjoy your yard or garden, particularly when they nest inside the air bricks around your home. Fortunately, there are steps to take to address an infestation so you can get more

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How to Get Rid of Cockroaches in Your Coffee Maker

Cockroaches can hide in many different areas of your home, especially in dark places that provide food, water, and a safe place to shelter, like kitchens and bathrooms. Cockroaches living in a coffee maker might sound strange, but it’s not as unusual as you might think. If you find cockroaches in your coffee machine, here’s

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What is a Smokybrown Cockroach?

Smokybrown cockroaches are known for causing problems like skin rashes, rhinitis, and asthmatic reactions in humans because their body parts and feces are potent human allergens.  Although they prefer the outdoors, home infestations are cause for concern. Learn more about smokybrown cockroaches, what they look like and what they eat, and how to keep them

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A black, odorous ant sits on a green and brown branch.

Odorous Ants: How to Keep Them Out of Your House

Nothing ruins a picnic quite like a parade of ants marching single file in search of all the goodies you carefully packed. But it’s even worse when you start seeing them in your home.  Odorous ants have a particularly unpleasant defense mechanism: emitting a disagreeable scent when they’re crushed. What do odorous ants look like?

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