Mike’s Pest Blog
Pennsylvania Wood Cockroaches
The months of May and June are Months for peak activity for the Pennsylvania Wood Roach. This type of roach is an "outdoorsy" bug. In [...]
Mud Daubers – The Other Solitary Wasp
Mud Daubers are very recognizable by the cylindrical mud tubes they build that are left on structures. These mud tubes resemble pipe organ pipes that [...]
Chiggers
Did you know that chiggers are not insects? Actually, they are immature mites known as larva; and only the larval stage of the mite bites [...]
Subterranean Termites in Indiana
Did you know that there is one species of termite that is native to Indiana? The Subterranean Termite normally develops colonies in the soil. Termites [...]
Honeybees Natures Treasure
Did you know that honeybees are responsible for over 80% of pollination of the plant foods that humans eat? Without pollinators, we as the human [...]
Hover Flies – The Non-Stinging Insect Pest
Hover Flies are often mistaken for sweat bees, but there are a few differences. I am sure that you have encountered them on hot, sunny, [...]
Yellow Sac Spiders
Brown Recluse and Black Widow spiders have great mane recognition for being the only two venomous spiders in the state of Indiana, however there [...]
King and Queens – The Ant Monarchy
Did you know that ant colonies have a queen bet do not have a king? The ant monarchy is totally unfair in my opinion! [...]
Fireflies – Nature’s Silent Fireworks
Did you know that Indiana's State insect is the Say's Firefly? It's true; Gov. Holcomb proclaimed it 2018. It is named after Indiana's own [...]