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

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”

I found this blog post by Cooper Pest in New Jersey. I feel that it explains the difference between an Exterminator and a Pest Control person. Kudos to the writer. Pest Control vs. Exterminators … What’s the difference? Posted by: Cooper Pest What exactly is an exterminator and how does it differ from a pestContinueContinue reading “There Is a Difference”

WITHOUT POWER As I am writing this, my area of Kansas is experiencing heavy rain, hail, high winds. We are in a flood and tornado watch. The power is out. So, here I am. Blogging in the dark. The husband texted me from the garage to come help save some baby bunnies from drowning. WeContinueContinue reading “Uhh Huh: What?”

I am sharing a post, with permission, from a Facebook group – Bug Identification and Discussion. Thank you to Sara Beth and Piucca Byrd for granting the republication of this. https://www.facebook.com/groups/2215581935369354/ When I read this post, it was a harsh eye opener that not everyone is a fan of decimating, destroying, eradicating, controlling, and killingContinueContinue reading “Kill Me With Kindness”

It’s been almost a year for me having a pest control business license. I don’t know how long after the license issue that I can call what I do “a business”. Maybe, now? I am doing work for pay. Yea, it’s a business. GETTING STARTED When I was trying to get supplies ordered so IContinueContinue reading “Gimme. Gimme.”