Mike’s Pest Blog

Carpet beetles are often mistaken for bed bugs even though after close examination they are distinctly different. The problem arises when the carpet beetle adults [...]

The months of May and June are Months for peak activity for the Pennsylvania Wood Roach. This type of roach is an "outdoorsy" bug. In [...]

Mud Daubers are very recognizable by the cylindrical mud tubes they build that are left on structures. These mud tubes resemble pipe organ pipes that [...]

Did you know that chiggers are not insects? Actually, they are immature mites known as larva; and only the larval stage of the mite bites [...]

Did you know that there is one species of termite that is native to Indiana? The Subterranean Termite normally develops colonies in the soil. Termites [...]

Did you know that honeybees are responsible for over 80% of pollination of the plant foods that humans eat? Without pollinators, we as the human [...]

Hover Flies are often mistaken for sweat bees, but there are a few differences. I am sure that you have encountered them on hot, sunny, [...]

Brown Recluse and Black Widow spiders have great mane recognition for being the only two venomous spiders in the state of Indiana, however there [...]

Did you know that ant colonies have a queen bet do not have a king? The ant monarchy is totally unfair in my opinion! [...]

Did you know that Indiana's State insect is the Say's Firefly? It's true; Gov. Holcomb proclaimed it 2018. It is named after Indiana's own [...]