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Chelle Hartzer

Fake News and Alternative Facts (AKA: um, excuse me?)

When I’m researching an article, I wind up having around three dozen tabs* open on my browser and I’m going back and forth between lots...

Chelle Hartzer

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...

Chelle Hartzer

It's All Fun and Games (AKA: What will you medal in?)

It’s winter Olympics season! I have to admit, I haven’t really paid much attention to it. I do appreciate there are some amazing athletes...

Chelle Hartzer

What is Poison? (AKA: Social media fun times)

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...

Chelle Hartzer

It Happens in the Best of Places (AKA: I see dead things)

Even on vacation, there’s still a part of my brain that is thinking about pests. Once it gets into your mind, you can’t not see the flies...

Chelle Hartzer

Moms make pest management hard (AKA: Happy Mother's Day!)

It was my mom’s birthday yesterday and of course it was Mother’s Day here in the US this past weekend. It was perfect because she lives...

Chelle Hartzer

Hold Your Breath (AKA: What doesn't kill you...)

I remember my first entomology class in college. I was super excited because we had to do an insect collection. This meant I got to be...