Did you know that Indiana bats are responsible for eating many insects that could conceivably affect over 3 billion dollars in agricultural loss if our friend the bat was not in the environmental chain? We [...]

Of all the filth flies that have been discussed in previous articles, there is one species that is just especially nasty, especially in restaurants and commercial properties. The Phorid Fly is just that species. Not [...]

Last night I was awakened by an unusual sound. This was not a dream I assure you because my dog Hope heard it too. The time was 2:45 am and the call of an owl [...]

Did you know that insects and even animals are affected by weather and barometric pressure? Not only can insects respond to changes in temperatures, but they can also be affected by barometric pressure changes. If [...]

On occasion a homeowner may find an unusual number of large black sluggish flies in the home. At first thought, one may believe that flies are a variety of filth fly. Very likely the invaders [...]

During the dog days of summer, it is not unusual to be pestered by small, nearly microscopic biting flies. What are they?  Where do they come from and are they a health risk?  According to [...]

Although common house spiders are of little consequence to humans due to their small medical impact on humans, they are of importance due to being a nuisance pest. Common house spiders are in the family [...]

How do fungus gnats enter the home? If one finds gnats and cannot find the source, what should a homeowner do? Put yourself in the place of your favorite detective and look for clues. First [...]

Boxelder Bugs are a unique insect that typically feed on sap from tender leaves or seeds produced by the female of the boxelder tree, ash, maple or a variety of fruit trees. This insect is [...]

Many people confuse hover flies with sweat bees, but a hoverfly cannot sting. It has no stinger! A hoverfly mimics stinging insect pests like wasps by having yellow and black coloration. Now why would that [...]