Daniel Baldwin, BCE, CCFS, CP-FS

Wood with damage from wood-destroying insects

Wood Destroying Insects And What You Need To Know About Them

Insects that bore and drill holes in wood may be tiny, but their activities can add up to big damage. In fact, wood-destroying insects cause an estimated $5 billion in property damage every year in the U.S. Read on to learn more about the types of wood-destroying insects to keep a lookout for. Which insects

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Mosquitoes 101: What Attracts Mosquitoes to Your Home?

Mosquitoes are prevalent during warm weather months, interrupting family outings, backyard parties, chores, and any other outdoor activities you may be doing. Mosquito bites cause itchy, red bumps, and they are known carriers of serious diseases. While you can never fully eliminate these pests, there are steps you can take to deter them from your

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What You Need To Know About House Spiders

House spiders are common throughout the U.S., so you’re likely to find them in places like your garage, basement, and other parts of your home. In this post, we’ll review answers to frequently asked questions about house spiders and explore the characteristics of some species. What are spiders? Spiders are eight-legged creatures that belong to

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Ant Infestations: Facts Every Homeowner Should Know

You know the drill: one day, you spot an ant or two roaming around your kitchen or bathroom, and the next day it seems like the whole colony has moved in. That’s because ants are social creatures that release pheromones to signal when there is a good food source. In other words, one ant can

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