One might expect to see fleas outside during the spring, summer or fall, but what about snow fleas outside in the winter time? Believe it or not, there are such insects. The Snow flea is [...]

This time of the year it is my belief that we should gain the proper perspective of thankfulness. Did you know that the average human heart beats about 100,000 times per day? Can you believe [...]

Earwigs just can’t get past their reputation of being evil even though it is unfounded. I am sure you have seen them in the home or outside on occasion in leaf piles or around decaying [...]

Did you know that moles have twice as much blood and red hemoglobin as other mammals of the same size? I am sure that this subject is not exactly discussed during conversations with friends around [...]

Sounds scary, doesn’t it?  Did you know that there are flesh eating beetles, or dermestid beetles, are all around us and many are just doing their job of cleaning up dead and decaying animals in [...]

There are only two types of vultures in Indiana, and both are protected species. Both varieties of vultures are protected species under the Migratory Bird Act of 1918. These are the Turkey Vulture and the [...]

October and Halloween time may bring up fears in some folks of bats and scary flying creatures in the night. The thoughts of Dracula and stories of blood sucking creatures may feed fantasy and fears [...]

Since October is here and spooky thoughts fill our minds in the Halloween season, I thought it would be interesting to examine spooky pests. This week’s article is about the Deathwatch Beetle. A deathwatch beetle, [...]

Many insects are attracted to favorite smells such as human perspiration, decaying matter, perfume and the scent of flowers and plants, but did you know that many insects are also attracted by colors? I thought [...]

There are times when insects get blamed for skin irritations, bites, itches or unusual feelings experienced on the skin. In many cases after careful examination, an insect may be found that is the dirty culprit [...]