Daniel Baldwin, BCE, CCFS, CP-FS

How To Keep Rats Away

Discovering you have a rodent problem in your home is disturbing and can become dangerous. Rats can carry disease directly and indirectly to humans through a variety of methods, including bites, contact with their waste deposits, and via ticks, fleas, or mites that live on an infected rodent. Learn how to keep rats away from […]

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What do Rats Eat

Found across the world, rats—like all animals—have their place in the ecosystem. However, issues tend to arise when wild rats find their way into our homes and yards. Learning about foods that rats like to eat and what attracts them to residential spaces are the first steps in keeping them out of places they’re not

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What are the Best Mosquito Prevention Tips?

Mosquitoes are found in nearly every corner of the world, with around 3,000 species of mosquitoes worldwide. These pests aren’t just annoying, they’re also the number one culprit for the transmission of infectious diseases worldwide. Taking preventative steps against mosquito bites and infections is not only beneficial for your summer picnic but also important for

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A Complete Guide to House Cleaning for Allergy Sufferers

If you suffer from hay fever, dust allergy, or asthma, you know the outdoors are fraught with allergy triggers. But are our homes any better? With close to 60 million Americans experiencing environmental allergies for a few months or year-round, this is a question that interests many of us. While you can’t do much to

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What are Brown-Banded Cockroaches (and How to Get Rid of Them)

Even those with a high tolerance for insects can find themselves shuddering at the sight of a cockroach. With their propensity to live in less-than-sanitary locations and tendency to jump up when startled, it’s understandable that these critters can scare many of us.  Brown-banded cockroaches are a specific type of roach common throughout North America.

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How To Get Rid of Beetles

Top Signs of a Beetle Infestation Beetles are an incredibly diverse group of insects. Found on every continent except Antarctica, these charismatic and often beautiful insects play critical roles in their ecosystems. Learn where to find these important critters, why they’re so important to the natural world, as well as how to prevent them from

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The Oriental Cockroach (aka Water Bug)

Cockroaches have existed on Earth for millions of years, and they’re able to adapt to nearly any type of climate. There are thousands of cockroach species living around the globe, but only four types are common in North America—including the oriental cockroach. Learn more about this type of roach, how it compares to a water

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