Our Friend the European Honeybee
Honeybees are very likely the most valuable insect known to man. It is the only insect that can claim the title of being the world’s most prolific pollinator and provider of a valuable human food [...]
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Spider Bites of Medical Importance in Indiana
Working in the garden or landscaping around the home is a great way to relieve stress and pressure for many people, that is until one experiences a spider bite. Did you know that there are [...]
Fantastic Insect Moms
As Mother’s Day approaches, we can consider not only our mothers but also mothers in the insect world. Did you know that the earwig is perhaps the best mom in the insect world according to [...]
Carpenter Bees
Carpenter bees are certainly a nuisance to anyone who is trying to relax on their deck or who is unlucky enough to be parked in a garage on a warm Spring Day when these darting [...]
Arthropods and why are they here?
You may have never heard of Arthropods, but I bet you have seen them! An Arthropod is any invertebrate. An invertebrate is a creature that does not have a backbone and instead having either a [...]
Does a Solar Eclipse Affect Animals and Insects?
April 8, 2024 is a very special day. The solar eclipse will yield totality across central Indiana around 3:06 p.m. The last time a total solar eclipse happened in this area was estimated to be [...]
The Diabolical Iron Clad Beetle
Within the world of insects there are simple life forms and very complicated and amazing species. Some of these are beyond understanding and are almost unbelievable. One such insect is the Diabolical Iron Clad Beetle. [...]
Invasion of the Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle
The Asian Lady Beetle was introduced into the United States by the U.S. department of Agriculture in the latter part of the 20th Century in hopes that they would be a natural predator for many [...]
Brown Recluse Spider
Most spiders that live in structures are harmless and, in most cases, very beneficial in controlling other insect pests. However, in Indiana there are two potentially dangerous spiders. The Brown Recluse and the Black Widow. [...]
Diseases and Health Effects Associated with Raccoons
Earlier articles have dealt with raccoon biology and suggestions on how to protect you and your property from nuisance wildlife introduction into your home. Today the subject continues but from another angle. What kind of [...]