When summer temperatures rise into the upper 90’s and above, both insects and animals become stressed and are affected in ways that may mean life or death. We tend to forget that insects are cold-blooded [...]

July and August create an invitation for Cicada Killers, otherwise known as “Sand Hornets,” to emerge from their ground nests. The term hornet is not used properly because the cicada killer is not a type [...]

Although one might reasonably believe that the most aggressive stinging insect pest in Indiana may be based on size, the opposite may be true. Two of the largest stinging insect pests in Indiana are the [...]

Did you know that there are types of flies that have no interest in filth or foods that we eat? The Cluster fly, also known as the attic fly, is identified as a large and [...]

Summertime and early fall are very active months for bees, wasps and hornets in Indiana. As the warm months continue, stinging insect pests really feel the need to get to work and collect pollen and [...]

One of the least favorite pests in Indiana is the Chigger. Once you have experienced them and the resulting infamous itching, you won’t forget them! A Chigger is the larval stage of an external parasite [...]

Nothing quite welcomes summer as the appearance of lightning bugs flashing their steady nearly melodic glow over the lawn or field. June and July are favorite months to see fireflies emerge from their areas of [...]

Understanding the interaction between wildlife, parasites, and domestic pets is crucial for promoting coexistence and safeguarding your pet’s health. The natural habitats of animals such as foxes, squirrels, and raccoons often overlap with human residential [...]

Summertime brings us all sorts of insect problems, not the least being the potential for massive flea infestations.  The reason that fleas are so much of a problem in the summer months especially is that [...]

Occasionally homeowners are plagued with mysterious bites presenting an itch that just will not go away. Bed bugs could be the dirty culprit, fleas perhaps, chiggers or mosquitoes maybe. These may all be possibilities, but [...]