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I'm in Orlando this week at PestWorld so I'm super excited to see what's new and get to talk to everyone. Which brings up an interesting point. Is there anything new? Aside from a few new invasive insects which aren't necessarily structural pests (spotted lanternfly, spotted lady beetles, etc.) our pests haven't changed much. So here's a quick rundown of some history on our common pests. Starting with one of my favorites: cigarette beetles. These go back to ancient Egyptian

I’ve had kissing bugs hitting my newsfeed like crazy, so now’s a great time for a primer on bugs.   To start with, there are just shy of...

I fly a lot for work and for fun. I’ve been flying since I was about three. Aside from being locked in a metal tube with 100 people you...

The first full week of June is designated as “ Bed Bug Awareness Week ”. Are you excited?!?! Since the re-emergence of bed bugs in the US...

I’ve been doing a lot of training recently. It tends to happen this time of year because it’s a bit slower in the field and people are...

I do not live out west where the devastating fires are continuing, and that doesn’t mean I’m not impacted. All of us will be in some way...

I’m still hung up about this apparent miracle bed bug technique I posted yesterday. This got me thinking, there’s some weird research...

I’m in FL …. for now*. We’ve got hurricane Milton coming for us and hurricane Helene was just a couple weeks ago. This is a perfect time...

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...

Last week was“Bed Bug Awareness Week”. Are you excited, did you celebrate?!?! Since the re-emergence of bed bugs in the US in the early...

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...

It’s come up a few times in the last few weeks so it’s definitely sticking in my mind. I’m also about to travel out of state for some...