Chelle Hartzer
Whatcha Gonna Do About It? (AKA: Will work for wine)
Actual conversation from the other day: “Chelle, get over here right now !” “What?” “There’s a bug!” “Yeah…” “Well do something about...
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Chelle Hartzer
Oct 153 min read
What are You Wearing? (AKA: It's laundry day)
I was doing laundry the other day and emptying the dryer lint filter. It’s amazing how many tiny fibers and bits come off the laundry. It...
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Chelle Hartzer
Sep 104 min read
Feeling Itchy (AKA: Sleep tight)
I’ve gotten back from vacation so of course I’m thinking about bed bugs. (No, I didn't find any or bring any back with me.) Also, I need...
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Chelle Hartzer
Aug 283 min read
It’s a Sticky Situation (AKA: I'm stuck on it)
I recently wined about glue boards. If you don’t know about my wineing , you are in for a treat! I thought I would expand on that a bit...
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Chelle Hartzer
Jan 163 min read
Minor Pot Crimes (AKA: Where there’s smoke…)
It happens. It’s a little embarrassing but to be perfectly honest, I’ve had it happen. Particularly in the winter months or right before...
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Chelle Hartzer
Sep 5, 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...
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Chelle Hartzer
Jul 25, 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...
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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
Jul 5, 20223 min read
Christmas in July? (AKA: Just here chilling...)
Yup, it’s the beginning of July and the start of summer (in the northern hemisphere at least) and with climate change, it has been much...
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Chelle Hartzer
Mar 1, 20224 min read
A "National Day" for Everything (AKA: I'm making cookies)
Apparently, March is National Flour Month. It’s also National Invasive Species Week this week. It only makes sense to feature flour...
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Chelle Hartzer
Sep 28, 20213 min read
What Are You Looking At? (AKA: Trap or monitor?)
I had the privilege last week of being part of a workshop on rodent monitoring. I got to talk about monitoring and was part of an expert...
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Chelle Hartzer
Jun 29, 20213 min read
What’s Bugging Me (AKA: Back on my soapbox)
I always say that entomologists notice the little things. Get it: insects are little? I visit a lot of different facilities, particularly...
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