Author Archives: Melisa Arnold, A.C.E.

I will be taking a break from this forum until after the new year. Stay safe. Enjoy your family. Cook great food. Merry Christmas. It’s that time of year. Time to get all my continuing education credits in order. I’ve got several licenses that are due by December 31. I’ve been keeping a file, soContinueContinue reading “CEUs & Random Facts”

The internet has thousands, maybe millions of chat groups. I am subscribed to a few of those featuring the pest control industry. I have talked about how an all women’s group was my favorite. You read the blog post. You know why. ::::::::::::::::::: While chatting in one of these pest control groups, I asked oneContinueContinue reading “My Name Is…..”

All living organisms, specifically insects, need three things to maintain life: shelter, food, water. When you take ONE of these Pest Triangle items out of the equation, the likelihood of survival goes WAY down. (See previous blog- The Corner Store) We all know about sanitation. Doing some much needed cleaning, takes away harborage: AKA -ContinueContinue reading “DE-trimental DE-fence”

During this pandemic, I keep hearing about how we all should take our down time to learn something, like a new skill, or get some education. I haven’t really had that much down time. I am one of those essential workers. I am fortunate enough to still work 40 hours a week. Although, some ofContinueContinue reading “Skills For A Pandemic”

When unpacking those holiday decorations, look out for some pests that may have been hiding all year. Oblong Running Spider – Most common type of crab spider. Said to have a painful bite, but venom is not dangerous. Found in grassy areas. Flesh Fly – Can have up to 325 larva born to a female.ContinueContinue reading “I’m Fall-ing For Pests”