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

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”

In January 2018, we moved into a very small rural community. Within the city limits are about forty-five houses, some of which are empty. The transition from a population of 50,000 to a population of 150 was easy. The hubs and I fit right in. Our new neighbors, became new friends in a matter ofContinueContinue reading “Sentenced To Community Service”