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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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The Grinch Stole Christmas (AKA: Me, we’re talking about me)

Chelle Hartzer

Dec 20, 20223 min read

The Grinch Stole Christmas (AKA: Me, we’re talking about me)

Yeah, I know I’m going to get some hate for this. So before we get into this let me say that I don’t completely hate the holidays. There...

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Houston, We Have Problems (AKA: Didn’t see that coming)

Chelle Hartzer

Dec 13, 20224 min read

Houston, We Have Problems (AKA: Didn’t see that coming)

I usually don’t get called until a pest issue is fairly bad. It’s been going on for months, (if not years), it has not been getting any...

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Chelle Hartzer

Dec 6, 20223 min read

Aw Rats! (AKA: Not enough money)

I haven’t written about rats lately and it’s been all over the news that New York City is trying to hire a “Rat Czar” to help take care...

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Sitting in the Seat of Power (AKA: Government pests)

Chelle Hartzer

Nov 29, 20223 min read

Sitting in the Seat of Power (AKA: Government pests)

I don’t think I have ever written about something like this. It is a bit niche, and many people never run across this type of account....

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Chelle Hartzer

Nov 22, 20222 min read

I Caught a Bug (AKA: Is that a bite?)

I’m sick. I picked up whatever version of the plague is currently making the rounds. (Yes, I did get my flu and covid shot.) My throat...

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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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Time's Fun When You're Having Flies (AKA: Tying up competition)

Chelle Hartzer

Nov 1, 20224 min read

Time's Fun When You're Having Flies (AKA: Tying up competition)

Spiders are one of my favorites. There is such amazing diversity in spiders in appearance, food preferences, habitats, biologies, and...

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Get it Out! (AKA: being a good daughter)

Chelle Hartzer

Oct 25, 20223 min read

Get it Out! (AKA: being a good daughter)

Actual conversation from yesterday: “Chelle, get over here right now!” “What?” “There’s a bug!” “Yeah…” “Well do something about it!” You...

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Following Alice Again (AKA: Back down the rat hole)

Chelle Hartzer

Oct 18, 20224 min read

Following Alice Again (AKA: Back down the rat hole)

I had every intention to write about spiders. It’s October which means it’s coming up on Halloween (my favorite holiday of the year!) and...

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Chelle Hartzer

Oct 11, 20223 min read

This Sucks! (AKA: Halloween is awesome)

The smell of fall in the air, the skeletons all over, the spiderwebs covering entire houses (in my case real ones because I don't knock...

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The Invasion has Begun (AKA: Can you smell it?)

Chelle Hartzer

Oct 4, 20223 min read

The Invasion has Begun (AKA: Can you smell it?)

As occasionally happens, I have a blog written and ready to go (I typically write my first drafts on Mondays) and something happens and I...

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This isn't the Deathly Hallows (AKA: Everyone's on a deadline)

Chelle Hartzer

Sep 27, 20223 min read

This isn't the Deathly Hallows (AKA: Everyone's on a deadline)

I had a death in the extended family recently. It’s always hard to lose someone and be with others who are grieving too. However, it also...

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Nit Picking Pest Problems (AKA: I think I itch now)

Chelle Hartzer

Sep 20, 20223 min read

Nit Picking Pest Problems (AKA: I think I itch now)

I travel quite a bit and I consider myself a frequent flier. I know how to get around an airport, where the best food options are in the...

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A Bear Walks into a Bar (AKA: How did this happen?)

Chelle Hartzer

Sep 13, 20223 min read

A Bear Walks into a Bar (AKA: How did this happen?)

Quiz time: Yesterday on your weekly grocery shopping trip, you stocked up on five extra-large bags of dark chocolate (hey, they were on...

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Nothing was Stirring, Except for the Mouse (AKA: Driving us crazy)

Chelle Hartzer

Sep 6, 20223 min read

Nothing was Stirring, Except for the Mouse (AKA: Driving us crazy)

For all those that regularly follow me, you know that my blogs are often about situations I have been in, articles that have recently hit...

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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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How Did I Get Here Again? (AKA: Patience running thin)

Chelle Hartzer

Aug 23, 20223 min read

How Did I Get Here Again? (AKA: Patience running thin)

I’m not the best gardener. I can grow some plants and I take decent care of my yard, but I certainly get my fair share of nasty notes...

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Sweating the Small Stuff (AKA: No sweat!)

Chelle Hartzer

Aug 16, 20223 min read

Sweating the Small Stuff (AKA: No sweat!)

I was outside this past weekend getting some yard work done. It was supposed to be a bit cooler than it had been for the past few months....

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