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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.  [...]

Coyotes – Indiana’s Children of the Night2025-02-11T15:02:46+00:00

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 [...]

H5N1 Avian Influenza– Impacts on our World2025-02-06T14:40:34+00:00

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 [...]

Powderpost Beetles – What are they?2025-01-18T19:56:34+00:00

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. [...]

Battling Ants in the Winter Season2025-01-10T17:07:56+00:00

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 [...]

How Do Insects Survive Cold Winter Temperatures?2025-01-06T13:29:27+00:00

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 [...]

Winter Voles2025-01-02T12:39:17+00:00

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 [...]

Raccoons in Indiana2024-12-16T14:21:20+00:00

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 [...]

Mouse Problems at Christmastime2024-12-09T21:52:37+00:00

Insect Bites, Rash and Skin Irritation

Pest Control Professionals are often called to identify what is to be believed to be insect bites.  We are not health professionals and anytime a mark, puncture or raised area that is of concern it [...]

Insect Bites, Rash and Skin Irritation2024-12-02T15:32:06+00:00

Are Bed Bug Bites Painful?

Many times, clients mention that they are afraid that they have a bed bug infestation because in the night a sharp painful stick occurred, but no bug was found upon examination. If this has happened [...]

Are Bed Bug Bites Painful?2024-11-18T17:31:14+00:00
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