From the Pest Assassin Desk
Seasonal pest guides, identification help, and Indiana-specific advice, written by Mike Dooley and the technicians who do the work. 130 notes and counting.
The Value of Outside Perimeter Treatments
September is a month of change: cooler nights and warm days triggering movement of insect and rodent pests. With our fast-approaching fall, preparation protecting homes and property from unwanted...
Read moreCicadas vs. Locusts: Clearing Up the Summer Buzz
During the late summer of the year, the call of cicadas can be almost deafening and seems to be welcoming fall! In fact, cicadas create one of the loudest sounds of any insect calling for...
Read moreInvasion of the Occasional Invaders
Occasional invaders are a group of insects and arthropods that invade homes when outside conditions make it difficult to survive in their natural habitat. These conditions may be severe heat, cold,...
Read moreHover Flies: Indiana's Most Annoying, Yet Harmless, Summer Visitors
One cannot be outside very long in the month of August in Indiana without encountering the pesky Hover Fly. This tiny flying pest is also known as Corn Fly, Flower Fly, Helicopter Fly and mistakenly...
Read moreHow Heat Affects Insects
When summer temperatures rise into the upper 90's and above, both insects and animals become stressed and are affected in ways that may mean life or death. We tend to forget that insects are...
Read moreLarge Ground Burrowing Wasps
July and August create an invitation for Cicada Killers, otherwise known as "Sand Hornets," to emerge from their ground nests. The term hornet is not used properly because the cicada killer is not a...
Read moreThe Most Aggressive Stinging Insect Pest in Indiana
Although one might reasonably believe that the most aggressive stinging insect pest in Indiana may be based on size, the opposite may be true. Two of the largest stinging insect pests in Indiana are...
Read moreUnderstanding Cluster Flies: What Makes Them Different?
Did you know that there are types of flies that have no interest in filth or foods that we eat? The Cluster fly, also known as the attic fly, is identified as a large and...
Read moreThe Value of Venom
Summertime and early fall are very active months for bees, wasps and hornets in Indiana. As the warm months continue, stinging insect pests really feel the need to get to work and collect pollen and...
Read moreChiggers - The Scourge of Summertime Activities
One of the least favorite pests in Indiana is the Chigger. Once you have experienced them and the resulting infamous itching, you won't forget them! A Chigger is the larval stage of an external...
Read moreBioluminescent Nights: The Story of Lightning Bugs
Nothing quite welcomes summer as the appearance of lightning bugs flashing their steady nearly melodic glow over the lawn or field. June and July are favorite months to see fireflies emerge from...
Read moreWildlife Mange and Domestic Pets
Understanding the interaction between wildlife, parasites, and domestic pets is crucial for promoting coexistence and safeguarding your pet's health. The natural habitats of animals such as foxes,...
Read moreReading About It Is Step One
If the bug in the article is the bug in your house, the next step is a free quote from a technician who has seen it before.