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Here’s the Silver Bullet (AKA: They did their research)

Chelle Hartzer

Nov 123 min read

Here’s the Silver Bullet (AKA: They did their research)

Sometimes pest problems are relatively easy to manage. One or two visits, some targeted treatments, sanitation and exclusion...

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Are You Protected? (AKA: This has been plaguing me)

Chelle Hartzer

Aug 203 min read

Are You Protected? (AKA: This has been plaguing me)

Rodents have been around for more than 10,000 years. That’s right, we are talking back to the Stone Age when mammoths and saber toothed...

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Shedding misconceptions (AKA: A reptile dysfunction)

Chelle Hartzer

Jul 163 min read

Shedding misconceptions (AKA: A reptile dysfunction)

If you missed the announcement, it is World Snake Day. That’s right, there is an official World Snake Day. I think snakes are really cool...

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Chelle Hartzer

Jun 254 min read

Death Trap (AKA: You can't catch me)

I am an entomologist by training and certification, but I really enjoy talking about rodents. As someone in the pest control field, I’m...

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Invasion Season (AKA: Aliens in the air)

Chelle Hartzer

May 282 min read

Invasion Season (AKA: Aliens in the air)

I’ve talked about weather, its effect on pests, and the randomness of some insect “explosions” that happen. This is not like the cicada...

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To Kill or Not to Kill (AKA: That’s a great question)

Chelle Hartzer

Apr 92 min read

To Kill or Not to Kill (AKA: That’s a great question)

When I introduce myself to people who are not in the pest control field, I often say that I’m the consultant to contract killers, helping...

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I Don’t Hate Cats 2 (AKA: Here we go again)

Chelle Hartzer

Mar 123 min read

I Don’t Hate Cats 2 (AKA: Here we go again)

I can’t believe this is still coming up. Well, no…I can believe it. I looked back through my old posts and I posted about this in 2022...

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Chelle Hartzer

Feb 204 min read

Angry birds! (AKA: What a bird brain)

I’m taking my morning walk today and over the podcast I am listening to, I hear a cardinal start chirping. Now, when I start hearing the...

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The 12 Days of Pest-mas (AKA: Stop with the birds)

Chelle Hartzer

Dec 26, 20234 min read

The 12 Days of Pest-mas (AKA: Stop with the birds)

If you’ve been following along, we posted for the last two weeks on the 12 days of Christmas pest control style. Here’s how it went this...

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You Don’t Know Karst (AKA: Bring out your dead!)

Chelle Hartzer

Sep 26, 20233 min read

You Don’t Know Karst (AKA: Bring out your dead!)

It’s almost October so I’m perfectly okay with starting the Halloween series. Because it is the best holiday of the year. I was doing a...

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Repelling the Lies (AKA: Exorcising the internet)

Chelle Hartzer

Sep 12, 20234 min read

Repelling the Lies (AKA: Exorcising the internet)

All names have been removed to protect the guilty. And I’m not into public shaming. Let’s get into this. This was an honest question and...

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I'm Getting Sick Here (AKA: Losing the rat race)

Chelle Hartzer

Jul 18, 20233 min read

I'm Getting Sick Here (AKA: Losing the rat race)

We talk about how important it is to control rodents. They eat our foods and contaminate what’s left. They damage our structures and chew...

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Pollinators, Pests, and Pastures, Oh My (AKA: Not being lazy)

Chelle Hartzer

May 16, 20233 min read

Pollinators, Pests, and Pastures, Oh My (AKA: Not being lazy)

It’s halfway through May and that means the grass is getting longer and the weeds are coming in. Literally in many cases because May is...

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Taking a Break with Pests (AKA: Bugging out on work)

Chelle Hartzer

Apr 4, 20233 min read

Taking a Break with Pests (AKA: Bugging out on work)

I’m on semi-holiday right now. Working is a whole lot better when you can be sitting, watching the ocean, sipping your tea, and eating a...

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Chelle Hartzer

Mar 14, 20233 min read

They’re Coming! (AKA: Shhh...listen!)

The temperatures have been swinging from freezing to near 80’s, the dogwoods have blossomed, the pine trees are spewing pollen over...

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Chelle Hartzer

Feb 7, 20234 min read

Free Bird! (AKA: Flock off!)

I’m taking my morning walk today and over the podcast I am listening to, I hear a cardinal start up. Now, when I start hearing the...

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The 12 Days of Pest-mas (AKA: WTH with all the birds?)

Chelle Hartzer

Dec 27, 20226 min read

The 12 Days of Pest-mas (AKA: WTH with all the birds?)

If you followed along on social media for my 12 days of Christmas – Pest Control Edition, this is the expanded version with tons of...

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Waving My Magic Wand (AKA: Do you believe in magic?)

Chelle Hartzer

Nov 15, 20223 min read

Waving My Magic Wand (AKA: Do you believe in magic?)

Sometimes pest problems are relatively easy to manage. One or two visits, some targeted treatments, sanitation and exclusion...

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Houston, We Have a Problem (AKA: Story Time!)

Chelle Hartzer

Nov 8, 20223 min read

Houston, We Have a Problem (AKA: Story Time!)

Grab your favorite snacks, find your comfortable chair, and settle in for story time! I was at a conference a couple weeks ago. I really...

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Let Nature Take Its Course (AKA: How much is "acceptable"?)

Chelle Hartzer

Aug 30, 20223 min read

Let Nature Take Its Course (AKA: How much is "acceptable"?)

In my position, I am constantly researching new information on pests. I also have many alerts on keywords that relate to pest control so...

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