Mike’s Pest Blog

October and Halloween time may bring up fears in some folks of bats and scary flying creatures in the night. The thoughts of Dracula and [...]

Since October is here and spooky thoughts fill our minds in the Halloween season, I thought it would be interesting to examine spooky pests. This [...]

Many insects are attracted to favorite smells such as human perspiration, decaying matter, perfume and the scent of flowers and plants, but did you know [...]

There are times when insects get blamed for skin irritations, bites, itches or unusual feelings experienced on the skin. In many cases after careful examination, [...]

As Fall is upon us and we settle into cooler temperatures, it is important to consider possible pains and dangers of overlooking typical fall insect [...]

Before the reader gets excited, I should explain. The dirtiest four-letter word is actually the most important word in pest control. The word is "prep". [...]

Cicada killers are wasps that use mimicry to protect themselves from humans and other would-be predators. The yellow and black markings resemble yellow jacket wasps [...]

Nothing introduces late summer and fall like the chirping of crickets. Did you know that the male cricket rubs his wings together (called "stridulation") to [...]

Can you believe it that the average Americans consumes one to two pounds of insects and insect parts per year? According to the Terro Chemical [...]

The House Mouse is the most common mouse pest in Indiana. Did you know that a female House Mouse produces 5 to 7 young per [...]