Chelle HartzerMay 314 minTalk Dirty to Me (AKA: Down in the dumps)We talk a lot about sanitation when it comes to pest control. It is incredibly important to work on sanitation issues because pests (like...
Chelle HartzerFeb 153 minWave your Magic Wand (AKA: Pictures this…)Recently, an article has hit the mainstream claiming a “silver bullet” for controlling rats, specifically Norway rats. Stories like this...
Chelle HartzerDec 14, 20213 minVacationing Over the Holidays (AKA: Is family a pest?)I’m headed out for the winter holidays. I’m spending a couple of weeks in a condo and hoping to get a little relaxation and downtime. So...
Chelle HartzerOct 19, 20213 minIt's Not Easy Being Clean (AKA: Ew.)I was traveling for family stuff this past week and was at a relative's house. Walking in, there were house flies flying around. My...
Chelle HartzerOct 12, 20214 minIt's Not MY Fault (AKA: Not my job)I posted this yesterday and can not get it out of my head. This piece illustrates so well what a challenge pest control can be, and that...
Chelle HartzerOct 5, 20212 minThe Most Wonderful Time of the Year (AKA: Sweater weather)It’s October and that means it’s my favorite season of the year: spider season! Living in Georgia (USA), we are under siege from the...
Chelle HartzerSep 21, 20213 minAn Elephant Sized Problem (AKA: Is there a size limit?)What’s bugging you? Seriously, what’s been pestering you? Is it an actual pest? And what defines a pest? I have written about this a few...
Chelle HartzerSep 14, 20213 minWhat 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 HartzerAug 31, 20214 minFun with Dick and Chelle (AKA: See Dick run away)I had a door-to-door salesperson come by the other day. (People still do this?!?!) Normally, I don’t answer the doorbell but I was...
Chelle HartzerAug 10, 20214 minFood Fun (AKA: What's eating at you?)I recently had some discussions on stored product pests. Those pests that are specifically after the food we eat. Not the rodents, flies,...
Chelle HartzerAug 3, 20212 minWaving a Magic Wand (AKA: We need if fixed yesterday!)I typically start writing my first draft of this blog on Monday, then finish it up and post it on Tuesday. That means I had some kind of...
Chelle HartzerJul 27, 20212 minTails from the field (AKA: Scary stories)Gather around the campfire and let me tell you a scary story. It’s the story of a terrifying pest problem and the chilling outcome. Let...
Chelle HartzerMar 2, 20213 minIf You Build It... (AKA: I'm tired of the noise)My neighbor is doing some home repairs, refinishing their walkout basement. (Am I jealous… yep a little!) There have been different...
Chelle HartzerDec 1, 20203 minWhat's New with You? (AKA: Make a change!)Actual conversation I had with a client the other day: Client: I don’t understand why we still have this problem. Me: How long has it...
Chelle HartzerNov 10, 20203 minFalling for pests (AKA: They want warmth too!)Autumn is my favorite season. The leaves are changing, the temps are cooling off, my favorite holiday happens (Halloween!), and campfires...
Chelle HartzerSep 29, 20203 minWhat's in Your Box? (AKA: Gonna need a bigger role of tape)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 HartzerSep 15, 20204 minWhen's a pest not a pest? (AKA: Family drama)I was dealing with a situation the other day. It was loud, it was eating a lot of food, and doing some structural damage. Above all, it...
Chelle HartzerSep 1, 20204 minBear With Me (AKA: Where did that come from???)Picture this: you come home from your weekly grocery shopping trip where you have stocked up on five extra-large bags of dark chocolate...