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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

At first glance a wheel bug looks more like a prehistoric insect that is quite intimidating. The wheel bug is a member of the Assassin Bug family and they are everywhere right now. This family [...]