Spring Spiders – Your Guide to Preventing a Seasonal Case of Arachnophobia
Now that spring has sprung, many are discovering more than the March winds, April showers, and the emergence of those gorgeous seasonal flowers. If you are reading this, it is quite likely that you have discovered the biggest seasonal downfall – spiders. There are no...
Benefits of a Prelisting Home Inspection
If you are planning to put your home on the market this spring, now is the time to have a prelisting inspection performed on the structure. By having a professional home inspector evaluate your home prior to listing, you have the ability to correct any issues that...
The Truth Behind “Termite Season”
Many claim that there is a “termite season”; however, this is a myth. Termites are active all year long. Certain behaviors may appear to be seasonal; however, the vast amount of devastation that these insects cause never stops. The truth behind “termite season” is...
Bed Bugs in Winter
Insects do a lot to survive the winter. Migration, overwintering as a larva, burrowing in the soil, and hibernation. Bed bugs, on the other hand actually remain active during the winter months... In your home. Here's what to do if you suspect you have Bed bugs. Is it...
Pests That Seek the Warmth and Comfort of Your Home During Winter
During the winter months, it is common for many pests to go into hibernation; however, there are still many that remain active. These commonly seek the warmth and comfort that your home provides. Food may be scarce in outdoor regions. As a result, a pest may find...
Moths in the House? Here’s What to Do
It's common to experience moths in the house if there is a lot of movement in and out of the structure. The insects may slip in easily through the door, or an open window. In some instances, moths get in the house because they are simply attracted to light. Moths may...
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...
3 Common Fall Pests and the Illnesses They Spread to Humans
Now that the days of summer have come to an end and cooler days are upon us, certain pest populations are continuing to thrive. They are in search of food, shelter, and protection from the environmental elements. Unfortunately, many of the most active fall pests carry...
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...