The Seasonal Changes of Fall Push Bugs Indoors – Part 1
For most, fall is a favorite season. The arrival of this season results in cooler days, brisk breezes, and the changing of the colors of leaves. The days are clear and brisk. It is not at all uncommon to catch the first smell of an ignited fireplace or woodstove, to...
The Deadly “Kissing Bug” Reported Throughout Indiana
In November of 2015, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a statement that stated that the potentially deadly insect commonly referred to as the “Kissing Bug” had officially been identified and reported into more than half of the entire United...
Stink Bugs – A Common Summer Nuisance
Immediately after the onset of spring, stink bugs started the process of waking up and moving around following a harsh winter. In some instances, these nuisance insects came into season outdoors; however, we all know that this is rarely the case. Like other bugs,...
The World’s Weirdest Insects – Part 2
Thank you for joining us this week as we conclude our series, The World’s Weirdest Insects. Last week, you learned that, while over a million insect species have been identified, there are still quite a few species lingering around out there that have yet to be...
The World’s Weirdest Insects – Part 1
According to countless hours of research, there are well over one million species of insects on the planet; however, entomologists agree there are still quite a few species out there that have yet to be discovered and studied. That includes some of the weirdest...The Instincts of Common Garden Pests – Part 2
Thank you for rejoining us we continue to study the instincts of common garden pests. As a gardener, you may always be battling insects and other critters during crop cultivation. There are insects that are considered to be beneficial for crops; then, there are those...