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

When I started this blog, I didn’t think I’d ever run out of insect knowledge to talk about. Lately, I’ve been having some writers block. In my cue of blogs, I have the beginnings of some that will be great – whenever I get them finished. I was hoping to have one completed about ticksContinueContinue reading “I’VE GOT NOTHING TO SAY”

When looking at CEU information for my applicator licensing, I came across the EPA Endangered Species website. I had no idea that some pesticide labels instruct the Certified Applicator to refer to this. It is meant to protect all things considered to be “going out of style”… well, extinct. There are 93 insects in thisContinueContinue reading “Endangered Species”

I have never taken a martial arts class. Well, not in a classroom setting. I have, however, done some very ninja-like moves in the middle of my pest control route. I know ALL of you starting to smile. Huntsman Spider Spiders and humans have to co-exist. Both species have beneficial qualities. I know. I know…ContinueContinue reading “What A Tangled Web We Weave”

Don’t over think the title of this post. You can sing the Toby Keith song if you want. I sort of did when I wrote it. I grew up in Oklahoma, the same as Toby, but this post really has nothing to do with a drinking song, but more about how my business came toContinueContinue reading “Red. Solo. Cup.”

Have you ever asked yourself, “Why am I doing this job? Am I making a difference?” Is your choice of work just “work”, or do you love what you are doing? How did you choose your job? My love of insects wasn’t always love. I really had to grow into it. My first insect experienceContinueContinue reading “Changing Jobs Can Change Lives”