Mike’s Pest Blog
Bioluminescent Nights: The Story of Lightning Bugs
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 [...]
Wildlife Mange and Domestic Pets
Understanding the interaction between wildlife, parasites, and domestic pets is crucial for promoting coexistence and safeguarding your pet’s health. The natural habitats of animals such [...]
The Cat Flea Takeover: Why They’re Thriving in the Heat
Summertime brings us all sorts of insect problems, not the least being the potential for massive flea infestations. The reason that fleas are so much [...]
The Other Biting Bug
Occasionally homeowners are plagued with mysterious bites presenting an itch that just will not go away. Bed bugs could be the dirty culprit, fleas perhaps, [...]
Rats and Mice ~ Nature’s Most Adaptable Mammals
Rats and mice are often referred to as Commensal Rodents meaning that they live close to Man. In fact, this term broken down means “sharing [...]
It is Time to Begin Tick Control
One may not think that ticks are a problem in early spring, but nothing could be further from the truth. Did you know that ticks [...]
Hantavirus Cases in Indiana Spark Concern
For many years the serious illness called Hantavirus was not considered much of an issue in Indiana however in 2024 there were 4 confirmed cases [...]
How to Tell if You Brought Bed Bugs Home after Traveling
Traveling is exciting, but it can come with unexpected risks. Take baked bugs, for example. They are one of the most troublesome pests anyone can [...]
Carpenter Bees are Emerging- Its Spring!
Late April and May ushers in the emergence of carpenter bees. By first glance the carpenter bee looks very much like a bumble bee with [...]
Why Businesses Are Switching to Smarter Pest Control Strategies
Businesses today face a growing array of challenges from pests that threaten their operations, reputation, and the well-being of both customers and employees. Traditional pest [...]