Tiny Black Bugs That Jump
Lush lawns and landscaping are certainly beautiful to look at and the pride of many homeowners, but they tend to be an invitation to Springtails. To begin with, a Springtail is a very small insect [...]
Lush lawns and landscaping are certainly beautiful to look at and the pride of many homeowners, but they tend to be an invitation to Springtails. To begin with, a Springtail is a very small insect [...]
Nature has many surprises for us. One is the use of different species to attain a greater goal that will help mankind. Along with this greater goal there may be parts of the process that [...]
Did you know that certain female ticks can produce thousands of eggs after their last blood meal? Believe it or not, it’s true! Ticks are arthropods who survive by feeding on the blood of animals, [...]
Warmer temperatures are back in Indiana and with them comes many insects that may not be a health hazard to human beings but may have an economic impact. One such insect is the Japanese Beetle. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]