As an associate certified entomologist and a rock climber, I get plenty of climbers envy when I study insects and arachnids. They have different body structures that make the feet of scaling a vertical or overhanging wall much easier. During a climb, I heard a loud pop and learned about…
Since I work with insects and arachnids all day, I get excited to share my knowledge and experiences with my kids. I should be used to it by now, but it still surprises me when they show little interest in how that particular crawler develops or what that flying harpoon…
We oftentimes get calls from homeowners who have just found a mouse in their newly built home. Frequently, they are upset with the builder for not building their home correctly. It is important to understand that new or old, all homes have potential entry points for mice. Here are the…
Unless it is Halloween or a few days before, nobody likes to see webs strewn across their home. Even less do we like to see the actual, 8-legged creatures scurrying across anything related to our living space. Understanding a few key things about spiders will answer the common question we…
As I go for jogs through the state parks, I am enjoying the cool spring breeze and the scenery. What I am not enjoying is the possibility of Ticks. I work in pest control and most things that get someone to jump on a tabletop and test the upper limits…
Watching the pandemic unfold has been surreal, to say the least. Individuals and families across the world have taken pause to consider priorities. From prioritizing budgets to time spent, people are making adjustments being across the board. The CISA memo lists exterminators as essential services, but how does pest control…
