Daniel Baldwin, BCE, CCFS, CP-FS

A handful of brown fruit flies gather on vibrant orange fruit.

Fruit Flies vs Gnats: What’s the Difference?

Both gnats and fruit flies are common household pests that cause many of the same frustrations and issues for homeowners. They have similar features and habits that make it easy to misidentify them. Although these small flying pests share many traits, theyโ€™re quite different and should be addressed uniquely. Use this guide to discover the […]

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mouse peeping out of a hole in a wall in a house

Whatโ€™s Scratching Inside Your Walls? Discover How to Get Rid of Mice in Walls.

Mice enter homes by squeezing through openings as small as a nickel or dime. A tiny crack or gap in a houseโ€™s foundation, wall, ceiling, or floor gives mice easy entry to find shelter, food, and a warm place for breeding. Once you have rodents in the walls of your home, their numbers can multiply.

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Clothing and accessories on racks at a thrift store could harbor bed bugs.

The Risks of Taking Home Second-Hand Furniture and Thrift Shop Finds

Thrift store shopping can be a great way to get deals on clothing, housewares, and furniture. Unfortunately, you may get more than you bargained for with some secondhand items. Understanding the risks of pests when buying used items can help you make informed decisions when you hit thrift shops and flea markets. What are the

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Two bees collecting pollen from a yellow flower

Bumblebees vs. Honeybees: Which Are On Your Property?

Honeybees and bumblebees are social insects that benefit the ecosystem. These two common bee species are expert pollinators of food crops and flowering plants. But when bumblebees or honeybees create nests inside or around your property, they pose a potential threat to you and your family. Learn more about how these two types of bees

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A Complete Guide to Housecleaning 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 canโ€™t do much to

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A yellow sac spiderโ€™s underside as it rests in its sac on a wall.

What You Need to Know About Yellow Sac Spiders

Yellow sac spiders come into homes seeking shelter when the weather turns cool, typically in early autumn and winter. Although these pests are beneficial because they control the number of other insects, their bites can be painful to humans. Learn more about yellow sac spiders, including where they live, what they eat, the dangers they

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