Author: Hannah Whitlock

Hannah Whitlock writes The Faunalist's coverage of insects, spiders and household pests. That runs from butterfly and ladybug identification to the less charming end of the beat: what is biting at night, what left these droppings behind the baseboard, and which of the usual home remedies actually work. Her main sources are university extension entomology departments, which publish the most reliable regional pest material in the United States, plus the Entomological Society of America, state agriculture departments and the EPA for anything involving treatment. Control advice is written to lead with prevention and identification, because most pest problems get solved by naming the species correctly. Hannah Whitlock is a pen name used by a member of the Faunalist editorial team. She is not a licensed pest control operator, and articles that touch on pesticides point readers to the label and to local extension services rather than improvising.