Daniel Baldwin, BCE, CCFS, CP-FS

Close up of a dead tree trunk with damage from wood boring beetles

Whatโ€™s Eating Away the Wood in Your House: Common Types of Wood-Boring Beetles

Wood-boring beetles are invasive pests that weaken wooden structures in and around your home. These insects eat wood slowly as they burrow in and out of the holes and tunnels they create. Learn how to identify the most common types of wood-boring beetles that can damage areas of your house, dig holes in your furniture, […]

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How to Deal With Cicada Killer Wasps

Cicada killer wasps appear in backyards across the U.S. during summer. These ground-dwelling wasps are large and intimidating but arenโ€™t aggressive like yellow jackets. Still, a cicada killer wasp infestation on your property can ruin your time outdoors. Read this guide to learn more about cicada killer wasps and how to remove them from your

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What Are Blue Mud Wasps?: Everything You Need to Know

The sight of wasps around your home may be unwelcome due to concerns about stings. However, not all wasps are aggressive, including the blue mud wasp. Read on to learn more about what they are and why you may not want to remove them from your yard unless theyโ€™ve become a nuisance. What are blue

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What is a Cicada? Their Appearance, Behavior, and More

If youโ€™re outdoors in the summer and early fall, you may hear a distinct humming sound coming from areas where there are hardwood trees. That sound isย  chirp from a cicada, an unusual insect thatโ€™s largely misunderstood. Read on to get the facts about cicadas and their environment.ย  What is a cicada? A cicada is

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Mud dauber nest attached to a reddish brown piece of wood

How to Get Rid of Mud Dauber Nests

Mud dauber nests are constructed of a series of tunnel-like structures in walls, under roof overhangs, corners, or other surfaces. Use this comprehensive guide to learn everything you need to know about mud dauber wasps and how to safely remove their nests from your homeโ€™s exterior. What are mud daubers? Mud daubers are several species

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Everything You Need to Know About Arizona Bark Scorpions

Scorpions are common throughout the dry, hot areas of the U.S. Although they appear threatening, most are unlikely to cause serious harm to humans. Arizona bark scorpions are an exception, making it important to know what they are and what to do if you spot them. What is an Arizona bark scorpion? An Arizona bark

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Dealing with a Palo Verde Beetle Infestation

The palo verde beetle is an imposing, giant hard-shelled beetle that populates much of Arizona during monsoon season, which spans from mid-June to the end of September. The change in weather during this time draws them out of their shelters to find their mates, resulting in infestations. Use this guide to learn the essentials about

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Everything You Need to Know About Mud Daubers

The term mud dauber refers to several species of wasps that build their nests out of mud. Mud dauber species commonly found in yards include organ pipe daubers, black-and-yellow mud daubers, and blue mud daubers. This guide will cover general mud dauber habits, how they build nests in your outdoor spaces, and how to address

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