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Chelle Hartzer

Like a Moth to a Flame (AKA: Getting drawn in)

It’s National Moth Week! Moths are definitely the underrated stepchild of the Lepidoptera order. The butterflies and skippers get all the...

Chelle Hartzer

Please Sir, May I Have Some Fur? (AKA: Feasting on and on)

Many of our pest species have seasonal trends. Even if you live in southern climates without much of a temperature shift during the year,...

Chelle Hartzer

Sitting in the Seat of Power (AKA: Government pests)

I don’t think I have ever written about something like this. It is a bit niche, and many people never run across this type of account....

Chelle Hartzer

Get it Out! (AKA: being a good daughter)

Actual conversation from yesterday: “Chelle, get over here right now!” “What?” “There’s a bug!” “Yeah…” “Well do something about it!” You...

Chelle Hartzer

This isn't the Deathly Hallows (AKA: Everyone's on a deadline)

I had a death in the extended family recently. It’s always hard to lose someone and be with others who are grieving too. However, it also...

Chelle Hartzer

Welcome to Spring (AKA: Pollen season has started)

Some people see the signs of spring as daffodils, trees starting to bud and flower, warmer temperatures, or even the cacophony of birds...

Chelle Hartzer

They Can Feed on What?! (AKA: Procrastinating my talks)

I’m headed to the Georgia pest control conference this week and I have two presentations to give on fumigation. So naturally, I’m...