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Chelle Hartzer

10 Questions with a Pro (AKA: Seeing the light)

Introducing the second episode of the series: ten questions with a pro. Every other month, I’m interviewing a “pro” to find out what they...

Chelle Hartzer

A Rose by Any Other Name (AKA: Whooo are you?)

Here’s a story. Of a gnat named Gary. Who was living in a residential home. What is a gnat, you ask? Great question, thanks for asking....

Chelle Hartzer

Light Up My Life (AKA: Right tool for the job)

I have a robot-vacuum. I set it to clean my floors the other day and well… it didn’t go so well. Just like the insect light traps (ILT’s)...

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...

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Petty Pot Crimes (AKA: Highs and lows)

This happens to a lot of people. It’s a little embarrassing but, to be perfectly honest: I’ve done it. Particularly in the winter months...

Chelle Hartzer

It'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 Hartzer

A Gnat by any Other Name (AKA: Soapbox time)

Let me tell you a story. Once upon a time, in a damp area not far from here, was a gnat. Let’s call him Gary. What is a gnat, you may...

Chelle Hartzer

Holiday Season (AKA: Pests are thankful too!)

It’s almost Thanksgiving here in the US. A day when Americans stuff their stomachs with stacks of sumptuous foods. Pests are also...