Daniel Baldwin, BCE, CCFS, CP-FS

How To Get Rid of Carpenter Bees

Carpenter bees can cause a lot of destruction to the wood structures of homes by weakening the wood over time. These bees drill holes into wooden floors, walls, and ceilings to create their shelters. Learn more about carpenter bees, what they look like, if they’re pollinators and beneficial to the environment, and how to keep […]

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How To Identify Australian Cockroaches

The Australian cockroach is one of the most common types of cockroach, rivaling the prominence of the American cockroach. So, do you only have to worry about Australian cockroaches in Australia?  Learn about the Australian cockroach, what it looks like, if it’s dangerous, and how to get rid of an infestation in your home. What

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4 Signs of a Cockroach Infestation

The thought of a cockroach infestation is concerning for any homeowner, and that goes double if you’re a restaurant owner. These insects are adaptable, resilient, and very stubborn squatters once they call somewhere home. The longer a cockroach infestation goes without detection, the worse it will get. It’s critical to keep an eye out for

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Pets and Pests — How to Keep your Furry Friends Safe

When it comes to pests, most pet parents have two main concerns — keeping unwelcome critters out of their homes and safeguarding their furry friends from the relentless attack of common pests. If you are one of the 70% of U.S. households that owns a pet, let’s look at how to keep your home and

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Are Dark Rover Ants Dangerous?

Like many other kinds of pests, dark rover ants are attracted to your home as a source of food, moisture, and shelter. That’s why these small ants can often be found creeping through the cracked walls in bathrooms and kitchens since they’re after food and water.  The good news is that dark rover ants don’t

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Wolf spider sitting on a red flower with green leaves in the background.

What Are Wolf Spiders and Are They Dangerous?

Wolf spiders are known for their robust size and quick sprint, but these interesting arachnids play an important part in their ecosystems, too. There are thousands of species of wolf spiders, and they have adapted to live in a huge variety of regions across the world. Learn where to find them in the U.S., what

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