Mike’s Pest Blog

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 [...]

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 are just one of the many insects in the assassin bug family. Members of the assassin bug family are known to have the [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

Did you know that fleas can transmit tapeworm and bacterial infections? Even without knowing this fact, we all know that a flea infestation in the [...]

Lush lawns and landscaping are certainly beautiful to look at and the pride of many homeowners, but they tend to be an invitation to Springtails. [...]

Nature has many surprises for us. One is the use of different species to attain a greater goal that will help mankind. Along with this [...]