Mike’s Pest Blog

During the late summer of the year, the call of cicadas can be almost deafening and seems to be welcoming fall! In fact, cicadas create [...]

Occasional invaders are a group of insects and arthropods that invade homes when outside conditions make it difficult to survive in their natural habitat. These [...]

One cannot be outside very long in the month of August in Indiana without encountering the pesky Hover Fly. This tiny flying pest is also [...]

When summer temperatures rise into the upper 90’s and above, both insects and animals become stressed and are affected in ways that may mean life [...]

July and August create an invitation for Cicada Killers, otherwise known as “Sand Hornets,” to emerge from their ground nests. The term hornet is not [...]

Although one might reasonably believe that the most aggressive stinging insect pest in Indiana may be based on size, the opposite may be true. Two [...]

Did you know that there are types of flies that have no interest in filth or foods that we eat? The Cluster fly, also known [...]

Summertime and early fall are very active months for bees, wasps and hornets in Indiana. As the warm months continue, stinging insect pests really feel [...]

One of the least favorite pests in Indiana is the Chigger. Once you have experienced them and the resulting infamous itching, you won’t forget them! [...]

Nothing quite welcomes summer as the appearance of lightning bugs flashing their steady nearly melodic glow over the lawn or field. June and July are [...]