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A Tail of Two Kitchens (AKA: It may be time to panic)
I was at a state conference last week and had lots of fun talking with folks and giving a presentation on ticks. A tick talk! That led to...

Chelle Hartzer
Sep 19, 20233 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...

Chelle Hartzer
Sep 12, 20234 min read


A New Box! (AKA: Presents?)
I received a package the other day. When I saw it on the front stoop, of course I was excited. Who isn’t thrilled these days when...

Chelle Hartzer
Sep 5, 20234 min read


Not My Problem (AKA: It's not me, it's you)
There it is, you are the problem. While I do agree, there are some problems with this. Pests have been associated with humans for...

Chelle Hartzer
Aug 29, 20232 min read


Ten Questions With a Pro! (AKA: Let's do science!)
Introducing the new series of ten questions with a pro. Every other month, I’m interviewing a “pro” to find out what they do, how they do...

Chelle Hartzer
Aug 22, 20235 min read


Do the Natural Thing (AKA: Feel like a natural)
I was just asked to write an article on “natural” pest control. I almost didn’t. It’s like talking about “safe” pesticides or “harmless”...

Chelle Hartzer
Aug 15, 20232 min read


I'm Fine! (AKA: Painful realizations)
What causes you pain? There is physical pain (falling down the stairs after the cat trips you), and there is emotional pain. There is the...

Chelle Hartzer
Aug 8, 20233 min read


Getting Hungry (AKA: Dirty truths)
I’m not sure if I’ve been sucked into some algorithm or if there really have been more news stories popping up on pests in food...

Chelle Hartzer
Aug 1, 20234 min read


Like a Moth to a Flame (AKA: Getting drawn in)
It’s National Moth Week! Moths are definitely the underrated stepchild of the Lepidoptera order. The butterflies and skippers get all the...

Chelle Hartzer
Jul 25, 20234 min read
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