What Should I Know About Moths?

What Should I Know About Moths?

Moths are part of a group of insects that are scientifically referred to as “Lepidoptera”. This translates to mean “scaly-winged”. The various colors and unique patterns of their wings are composed of thousands of very tiny scales. To date, over 2,500 various moth...
Getting Rid of Mice

Getting Rid of Mice

There are four steps a homeowner can take to start the process of getting rid of mice. First, inspect the home and seal up any holes that mice may enter. Then begin to clean and disinfect, inside and outside of the home. Make sure to remove anything that would attract...
Heat Treatment for Bedbugs is Most Effective

Heat Treatment for Bedbugs is Most Effective

Did you know that of all the ways to combat bedbugs, heat treatment is the most effective strategy for getting rid of bed bugs? Bed bugs are a complete nuisance. They are exceptionally difficult to control due to the fact that they are capable of hiding in such small...
House Centipede or Silverfish? What’s that Bug?

House Centipede or Silverfish? What’s that Bug?

So you’ve stumbled across an unwanted pest in your home. Upon seeing this creature, something is familiar about it. It looks like either a house centipede or a silverfish, but which is it? While it is true that both have long antennae, have an elongated body,...
How to Get Rid of Fleas on Humans

How to Get Rid of Fleas on Humans

Fleas…on people? Though not something you hear of often, it is quite possible. Despite the fact that fleas are often most a common summer pest associated with pets and wild animals, there are over 2,000 different species of fleas and many that have the capability of...
Wasps: Identifying Stinging Pests

Wasps: Identifying Stinging Pests

With over 30,000 species currently identified throughout the world, wasps are considered to be a highly diverse type of insect. Naturally, those that we are most familiar with are the brightly-colored, seemingly angry species that travels in groups and poses an...
Plagued by Earwigs? This Comprehensive Guide is For You

Plagued by Earwigs? This Comprehensive Guide is For You

Earwigs are insects that are commonly known among most. While many have had direct experience with these creatures, others have heard of them through superstitious tales. The most common being that the insect invades the ears of unsuspecting humans while sleeping in...
Asian Giant Hornets are Here. Should Indiana be Scared?

Asian Giant Hornets are Here. Should Indiana be Scared?

Now That the Asian Giant Hornet A.K.A “Murder Hornet” Has Arrived in the United States Should We Be Concerned in the State of Indiana? “Killer Hornets Seattle”, “Murderous Asian Giant Hornets”, “Murder Hornets” …by now, you have likely seen at least one of these...