Mike’s Pest Blog
Its Tick Season
Did you know that certain female ticks can produce thousands of eggs after their last blood meal? Believe it or not, it’s true! Ticks are [...]
Spring Brings out the Most Devastating Insects
Warmer temperatures are back in Indiana and with them comes many insects that may not be a health hazard to human beings but may have [...]
Our Friend the European Honeybee
Honeybees are very likely the most valuable insect known to man. It is the only insect that can claim the title of being the world’s [...]
Spider Bites of Medical Importance in Indiana
Working in the garden or landscaping around the home is a great way to relieve stress and pressure for many people, that is until one [...]
Fantastic Insect Moms
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
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 [...]
Arthropods and why are they here?
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 [...]
Does a Solar Eclipse Affect Animals and Insects?
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 [...]
The Diabolical Iron Clad Beetle
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 [...]
Invasion of the Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle
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 [...]