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.
Mystery Bugs and the Pest Control Industry
There are times when insects get blamed for skin irritations, bites, itches or unusual feelings experienced on the skin. In many cases after careful examination, an insect may be found that is the...
Read moreThe Call of the Fall
As Fall is upon us and we settle into cooler temperatures, it is important to consider possible pains and dangers of overlooking typical fall insect issues. This article is just a reminder to keep...
Read moreThe Dirty Four-Letter Word in Pest Control
Before the reader gets excited, I should explain. The dirtiest four-letter word is actually the most important word in pest control. The word is "prep". While being important for the pest control...
Read moreCicada Killers- Masters of Intimidation
Cicada killers are wasps that use mimicry to protect themselves from humans and other would-be predators. The yellow and black markings resemble yellow jacket wasps that are social wasps with a...
Read moreSounds of the Night
Nothing introduces late summer and fall like the chirping of crickets. Did you know that the male cricket rubs his wings together (called "stridulation") to make that chirping sound. The wings of...
Read moreOnly One to Two Pounds!
Can you believe it that the average Americans consumes one to two pounds of insects and insect parts per year? According to the Terro Chemical Company, The average coffee drinker could take in as many...
Read moreDance of the House Mouse
The House Mouse is the most common mouse pest in Indiana. Did you know that a female House Mouse produces 5 to 7 young per litter and can give birth 8 to 10 liter per...
Read moreWhat is Up with the Ants?
Most people do not expect to see ants in below freezing temperatures, but many folks seemed to be plagued with ant invasions during the winter months, Why? The answer is really simple. Ants do not...
Read moreTo Bee or Not to Bee
Carpenter Bees emerge in the Spring and closely resemble bumble bees with a couple of major differences. Male carpenter bees do not possess the ability to sting because they don't have a stinger....
Read moreThe Effect of Mulch Around Your Home
The Spring is a great time to get out and get with nature by planning flowers and putting a new layer of mulch around the home and garden and basically sprucing up the homestead. Did...
Read moreWhat is in Your Oatmeal?
According to Scientific American, the average American consumes 2 pounds of insects per year. The amount worldwide is much greater because our FDA works as a safety net by having food defect...
Read moreThe Meadow Mouse!
Moles and Voles are often confused as being the same critter, but they aren't. Moles tunnel in turf and raise the dirt while voles usually make a 1 to 2-inch-wide pathway on top of the...
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.