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Reading the Book (AKA: It’s not lice)
Since we recently talked about springtails , let’s talk about another common pest that is often confused with springtails. They are found in many of the same places and under the same conditions as springtails. If you guessed psocids, you’re right. If you’ve ever been inspecting a food warehouse or a client’s pantry and seen tiny, pale specks scurrying across a pallet of flour or a dusty shelf, you might have encountered these. They often get called booklice, which is one

Chelle Hartzer
24 hours ago3 min read


Getting Bloody (AKA: Trying to get high)
I travel quite a bit, and I consider myself a frequent flier. I know how to navigate an airport, where to find the best food options, and...

Chelle Hartzer
Sep 23, 20253 min read


Bring Out Your Dead (AKA: Blame the humans)
The Black Plague ravaged Europe starting in the 1300s, with some estimates of 60% of the population being killed. It’s a great history...

Chelle Hartzer
Jul 29, 20254 min read


I Come to Suck Your Blood! (AKA: Scary stories)
Since Halloween is right around the corner, it’s time for scary bloodsuckers. Nope, not going to do mosquitoes (yet)! There are just so...

Chelle Hartzer
Oct 1, 20243 min read


What Did You Just Call Me? (AKA: Flamethrowers and dragons)
As I sit here and try to come up with something brilliant for this week’s blog post…the universe is giving me absolutely nothing. So...

Chelle Hartzer
May 14, 20243 min read


Waving My Magic Wand (AKA: Do you believe in magic?)
Sometimes pest problems are relatively easy to manage. One or two visits, some targeted treatments, sanitation and exclusion...

Chelle Hartzer
Nov 15, 20223 min read


Nit Picking Pest Problems (AKA: I think I itch now)
I travel quite a bit and I consider myself a frequent flier. I know how to get around an airport, where the best food options are in the...

Chelle Hartzer
Sep 20, 20223 min read


Bloodsucking Vampires (AKA: Petrifying parasites)
Since Halloween is right around the corner, it’s time for part two of the bloodsuckers edition. Nope, still not going to do mosquitoes...

Chelle Hartzer
Oct 27, 20203 min read
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