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Dr. Laurel Hansen | Pest Management Professional

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Contributor Dr. Laurel Hansen is a biology instructor at Spokane Falls (Wash.) Community College, and a member of the PMP Hall of Fame (Class of 2015). You can reach her at Laurel.Hansen@sfcc.spokane.edu.

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April 26, 2017

Successfully manage carpenter ants by using the 3 i’s

Successful carpenter ant management comes down to “interview, identify and inspect.” Yes, those big black ants come every spring, but then they disappear! This homeowner comment is common — and should......

April 24, 2017

Carpenter ants aren’t always evil

Let’s set the record straight: Carpenter ants (Camponotus spp.) are not all “evil” or “bad.” They play a positive role in forested environments. Carpenter ants nest in both living and......