Mike’s Pest Blog

As Mother’s Day approaches, we can consider not only our mothers but also mothers in the insect world. Did you know that the earwig is [...]

Carpenter bees are certainly a nuisance to anyone who is trying to relax on their deck or who is unlucky enough to be parked in [...]

You may have never heard of Arthropods, but I bet you have seen them!  An Arthropod is any invertebrate. An invertebrate is a creature that [...]

April 8, 2024 is a very special day. The solar eclipse will yield totality across central Indiana around 3:06 p.m. The last time a total [...]

Within the world of insects there are simple life forms and very complicated and amazing species. Some of these are beyond understanding and are almost [...]

The Asian Lady Beetle was introduced into the United States by the U.S. department of Agriculture in the latter part of the 20th Century in [...]

Most spiders that live in structures are harmless and, in most cases, very beneficial in controlling other insect pests. However, in Indiana there are two [...]

Earlier articles have dealt with raccoon biology and suggestions on how to protect you and your property from nuisance wildlife introduction into your home. Today [...]

Raccoons are certainly cute and funny members of the wildlife family, but it is a good idea to take a refresher course on raccoons and [...]

The title sounds almost scary, but truly it is not. 2024 is a special year in the realm of entomology. It is the year that [...]