The Stink is On – Stink bugs in Indiana
Residents in Indiana are experiencing a smelly problem – a serious, massive stink bug infestation. Stink bugs are a highly invasive insect species that is known for the foul odor it releases when it feels as if it is being threatened. According to residents and pest...
Why Am I Seeing So Many Spiders in My House
Spiders get inside the house in many ways. One way is through an unknown openings in the structure, welcoming spiders in. Any small holes in doors, windows, foundations give spiders a place to enter, find shelter and nest, especially when the weather starts cooling...
Assassin Bug Continues to Strike Indiana
According to research, there are approximately 7,000 different species in a total of 25 various subfamilies of assassin bugs, making these insects one of the most diverse and rampant within the State of Indiana. Morphological Diversity Assassin bugs are one of the...
Bed Bugs Considered a Public Health Nuisance
Bed bugs are exceptionally small, flat insects that are considered to be a public health nuisance as a result of their parasitic nature and attraction to blood. Bed bug infestations have been a common occurrence throughout our history, as a nation; however, in the mid...
Carpet Beetles
Carpet beetles are a unique pest that feeds on various types of items that are animal-based; these include hair, silk, wool, leather, and fur. What are Carpet Beetles? Carpet beetles belong to the insect family known as “Dermestidae”. Considered to be a common beetle...
The Japanese Beetle
The Japanese beetle is considered to be one of the most destructive plant pests; however, controlling these insects is time-consuming, challenging, and extremely expensive. Japanese beetles were initially discovered within the United States in New Jersey in the year...