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Minute Problems (AKA: Munching on molds)
If you’ve recently opened a newly constructed building or moved into a brand-new home, you might have noticed some tiny, dark specks crawling near the baseboards. Before you call the movers or file a massive insurance claim, let's talk about the beetles in the family Latridiidae, commonly known as plaster beetles or minute brown scavenger beetles. These beetles are the ultimate "I’m here because it’s damp" indicators. In fact, they have a history that goes back to the days

Chelle Hartzer
Feb 243 min read


I'm Fine! (AKA: Painful realizations)
What causes you pain? There is physical pain (falling down the stairs after the cat trips you), and there is emotional pain. There is the...

Chelle Hartzer
Aug 8, 20233 min read


If 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 Hartzer
Mar 2, 20213 min read


What to do About the Weather (AKA: Weathering the storm)
It’s a bit chilly in many parts of the US. Not just here, even the Mediterranean had snow recently! One of the many challenges of pest...

Chelle Hartzer
Feb 23, 20213 min read
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