Mike’s Pest Blog
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 [...]
Fungus Gnats and Houseplants
How do fungus gnats enter the home? If one finds gnats and cannot find the source, what should a homeowner do? Put yourself in the [...]
Boxelder Bugs ~ the Other Occasional Invader
Boxelder Bugs are a unique insect that typically feed on sap from tender leaves or seeds produced by the female of the boxelder tree, ash, [...]
Hoverflies vs. Sweat Bees
Many people confuse hover flies with sweat bees, but a hoverfly cannot sting. It has no stinger! A hoverfly mimics stinging insect pests like wasps [...]
Kings of Indiana Waterways
Until you have seen a male Dobsonfly, you have not gone back in time to see what some prehistoric insects may have looked like. The [...]
Wheel Bugs and other Assassins
Wheel bugs are just one of the many insects in the assassin bug family. Members of the assassin bug family are known to have the [...]
Chiggers – Curse of the Playground and Yard
Have you ever had an itch that just could not be satisfied by scratching? If you have, perhaps you have been a victim of Chiggers [...]
The Roach that is not considered a Pest.
Normally when one’s thoughts turn to cockroaches, our minds concentrate on filth and potential pathogens and disease. Today’s article includes a species of cockroach that [...]
German Yellow Jacket
In preparing for summertime and outdoor activities, it is wise to consider and prepare for those insects that can put a damper on outdoor fun. [...]
Stored Product Insect Pests
It’s hard to say just how many pounds of adult insect, eggs, larvae and pupae the average American has eaten in a lifetime, but it [...]