Wasps in Wintertime
I am sure that many readers have experienced the disturbing experience of seeing a wasp in the dead of winter in some of the most unexpected places. Perhaps you have seen one on a curtain, [...]
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Bat bugs vs. Bed bugs
There is no doubt about it Bed bugs are notorious and in recent years a real curse for homeowners and the general public. Did you know that many times a bed bug problem is not [...]
Coyotes – Indiana’s Children of the Night
Did you know that the coyote only has 2 natural predators in the State of Indiana? One would be the Bald Eagle. Actually, the eagle is a predator of coyote pups, not necessarily the adults. [...]
H5N1 Avian Influenza– Impacts on our World
Bird and animal diseases have a great impact on health and economics from the life of the animals and birds to humans and the entire industry of food production. H5N1 Avian Influenza, otherwise known as [...]
Powderpost Beetles – What are they?
During inspections it is quite common to see evidence of wood destroying beetles many times referred to as powderpost beetles. Two of the most common powderpost beetles to be encountered are the Lyctid beetle and [...]
Battling Ants in the Winter Season
It’s hard to believe that when temperatures are below freezing many homes and business are plagued with emerging ant infestations. It just doesn’t make sense until we look at this problem from the ant’s perspective. [...]
How Do Insects Survive Cold Winter Temperatures?
Have you ever wondered just how insects survive cold winter temperatures? In the case of warm-blooded animals, the animal produces its own body heat through calories consumed and, in some cases, living off fat stored [...]
Winter Voles
During the winter months it may be surprising that voles are active and not slowed down by cold temperatures or snow. Indiana is the home of a meadow vole or eastern vole whose damage is [...]
Raccoons in Indiana
The raccoon population in Indiana is perhaps at an all-time high due to the lack of interest in the trapping market and cheap fur prices. With the increase in population comes the problem of large [...]
Mouse Problems at Christmastime
When outside temperatures drop and predators are on the move searching for that nice warm mouse meal, remember that mice are looking for a nice warm place to overwinter that provides protection and a place [...]