Wheel Bug: A Unique Insect with a Painful Bite
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 [...]
Is Non-Chemical Pest Control Possible?
There are times when pest control just cannot be accomplished in the traditional way with pesticides. In fact, the best pest control is accomplished without total reliance on pesticides. This may be somewhat shocking, but [...]
Understanding Piney Squirrels
Especially in the fall of the year one may hear mysterious sounds in crawl areas, attics or walls. Although it may seem that a ghostly presence may have taken residence in your home, there is [...]
Little Brown Bats — Friend or Foe?
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 [...]
Phorid Fly – The Other Filth Fly
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 [...]
The Owls Moonlight Serenade
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 [...]
How does Weather and Barometric Pressure affect Insects…and more!
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 [...]
Cluster or Attic Flies in the Home
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 [...]
No-See-Ums Are they Real?
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 [...]
Common House Spiders – King of the Cobwebs
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 [...]