Daniel Baldwin, BCE, CCFS, CP-FS

Group of termites on decaying wood

Top Signs of Termite Damage

Termites are capable of causing a lot of damage to a home’s structure. It’s important to learn the signs of termite damage so you can stop an infestation and treat any issues in the structure of your home.  What Do Termites Eat? Termites live in colonies that typically number in the hundreds or higher. Most […]

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How to Get Rid of American Cockroaches

Cockroaches are a well-known pest, especially in larger cities where they have access to big buildings full of shelter and food. With adults as big as 2+ inches, the American cockroach is one of the largest and most common types that you might see crawling inside your home. The German cockroach is slightly more abundant

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What are Yellow Jackets?

Similar to bees, yellow jackets have yellow and black coloring and are important pollinators, despite their vicious sting. However, yellow jackets eat other insects in addition to nectar, which is a marked difference from honey bees—who are not carnivorous and are completely satisfied with nectar. Learn even more about yellow jackets, if they’re dangerous, and

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hree silverfish crawling on paper and books

Signs of a Silverfish Infestation and How To Stop It

Silverfish are fairly mysterious to the average person due to their very speedy movements and tendency to live in damp, dark places. Known for damaging books, clothing, and contaminating food in your kitchen, these pests aren’t usually ones you want in your home. Learn how to spot them and how to get rid of them

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Cockroache on the steering wheel of a car

Can You Fumigate a Car? Your Safety Questions Answered

Imagine you are driving along, humming to a catchy tune on the radio, when you see a giant, hairy spider dangling from the rearview mirror. While the experience makes for a nerve-racking tale to share for days to come, you probably could have done without it. You might even start googling whether you need to

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Crazy ants crawling on the ground in a line, weaving between rocks

What Are Crazy Ants and How Do You Get Rid of Them?

You might have heard them called hairy crazy ants, tawny crazy ants, or rasberry crazy ants—named for exterminator Tom Rasberry, who was the first to spot this type of ant in the state of Texas in 2002. No matter which name you use, this species of ants are named for their way of moving erratically

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Close up of brown recluse spider

How Dangerous Are Brown Recluse Spiders?

Brown recluse spiders have an imposing presence. Usually around ¼ – ½ “ in size, they can also grow as large as the size of a quarter (including their leg span), and their reputation precedes them. They’re typically considered to be one of the most dangerous spiders and not a species you want to mess

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