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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
Feb 16, 20213 min read


Three Blind Mice (AKA: I'm running away)
Three blind mice They aren't blind but mice don’t have great vision, they depend on touch and smell more. See how they run Multiple...

Chelle Hartzer
Feb 9, 20212 min read


Don't be Frightened (AKA: Not a dirty word)
Pesticides often get a bad reputation, especially in the media, and can be view as “nasty chemicals”, "dangerous", “harmful” or even just...

Chelle Hartzer
Feb 2, 20213 min read


Keto diet for pests (AKA: Don’t eat my bacon!)
Since I recently did a presentation on stored product pests, my brain has been stuck on the Dermestid beetles lately. These are a really...

Chelle Hartzer
Jan 26, 20213 min read


Down the rabbit hole (AKA: Does Wonderland have bed bugs?)
I was pulling together a presentation for an upcoming talk and, as often happens, I wound up down an internet rabbit hole. What started...

Chelle Hartzer
Jan 19, 20214 min read


Can you see the light? (AKA: Right tool, right job)
I have one of those robot-vacuums. I set it to clean my floors the other day and well… it didn’t go so well. Just like the insect light...

Chelle Hartzer
Jan 12, 20213 min read


When to be a Snitch (AKA: Sorry Marvin)
Can we talk about Marvin for a minute? I like lizards, they are cool little animals that tend to eat a lot of pests like cockroaches and...

Chelle Hartzer
Jan 5, 20212 min read


Resistance is Inevitable (AKA: You won't be assimilated)
The Borg told us that resistance was futile. It’s not, it’s unavoidable. Insect pests (even rodents) are in a constant battle for...

Chelle Hartzer
Dec 29, 20203 min read


Not a Creature was Stirring... (AKA: The holiday edition)
It’s the winter holiday season and I’m taking some time off. So here’s some winter and holiday-related items to carry you through to next...

Chelle Hartzer
Dec 22, 20202 min read
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