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 [...]
About Mike Dooley
This author has not yet filled in any details.So far Mike Dooley has created 80 blog entries.
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 [...]
Becoming Familiar with Raccoons
Raccoons are certainly cute and funny members of the wildlife family, but it is a good idea to take a refresher course on raccoons and the dangers of having them take residence in your home. [...]
The Deafening Event of 2024
The title sounds almost scary, but truly it is not. 2024 is a special year in the realm of entomology. It is the year that two broods of cicadas emerge at the same time. The [...]
Household Foggers -Friend of Foe?
It is common when an insect problem is discovered to run to the store and grab a “bug bomb.” Let us think about this and evaluate whether this is a good idea or not. There [...]
Love is in the Air
The month of February is considered the month of love, and rightly so with Valentine's Day celebrating togetherness and bonding relationships. What about animals? Do they celebrate romance? Well, not really, but many nuisance animals [...]
Just How Tough is a Cockroach?
One of the most resilient insects in the world is the cockroach. Why would that be? What makes them such survivors? The purpose of this article is to investigate an insect with the amazing ability [...]