Did you know that carpenter ants do not consume wood for nourishment?  The name carpenter ant means what it says.  This variety of ant works in the wood by removing the soft parts of the [...]

Did you know that moles work all year long? Even in the coldest of temperatures they need to keep eating to maintain their high metabolism. Not only do moles wreak havoc to yards, they can [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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.  [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]