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Seasonal pest guides, identification help, and Indiana-specific advice, written by Mike Dooley and the technicians who do the work. 130 notes and counting.
Are Spiders in Your Home Dangerous? What You Need to Know
Spiders may be found in many households. While some people regard them as useful as they consume insects, others dread them. Most house spiders really are not dangerous for people. A few species,...
Read moreBat bugs vs. Bed bugs
There is no doubt about it Bed bugs are notorious and in recent years a real curse for homeowners and the general public. Did you know that many times a bed bug problem is not...
Read moreCoyotes - Indiana's Children of the Night
Did you know that the coyote only has 2 natural predators in the State of Indiana? One would be the Bald Eagle. Actually, the eagle is a predator of coyote pups, not necessarily the adults.
Read moreWhy DIY Pest Control Often Fails (and What to Do Instead)
Many people's first reaction when bugs infiltrate their house is to attempt to manage them on their own. Getting a can of spray or putting up some traps seems like a straightforward enough task....
Read moreH5N1 Avian Influenza- Impacts on our World
Bird and animal diseases have a great impact on health and economics from the life of the animals and birds to humans and the entire industry of food production. H5N1 Avian Influenza, otherwise...
Read moreTop Things Attracting Cockroaches to Your Home
Among the pests that may infiltrate your house the most persistently are cockroaches. Sometimes we aren't even conscious of what is attracting them, yet they manage to get in no matter how hard you...
Read morePowderpost Beetles - What are they?
During inspections it is quite common to see evidence of wood destroying beetles many times referred to as powderpost beetles. Two of the most common powderpost beetles to be encountered are the...
Read moreBattling Ants in the Winter Season
It's hard to believe that when temperatures are below freezing many homes and business are plagued with emerging ant infestations. It just doesn't make sense until we look at this problem from the...
Read moreHow Do Insects Survive Cold Winter Temperatures?
Have you ever wondered just how insects survive cold winter temperatures? In the case of warm-blooded animals, the animal produces its own body heat through calories consumed and, in some cases,...
Read moreWinter Voles
During the winter months it may be surprising that voles are active and not slowed down by cold temperatures or snow. Indiana is the home of a meadow vole or eastern vole whose damage is...
Read moreDo Ants Spread Disease?
Kitchens, bathrooms, and bedrooms are often invaded by ants. They may seem harmless, but their presence can lead to health problems. Many individuals wonder if ants can spread diseases and if they...
Read moreRaccoons in Indiana
The raccoon population in Indiana is perhaps at an all-time high due to the lack of interest in the trapping market and cheap fur prices. With the increase in population comes the problem of large...
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.