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.
Common House Spiders - King of the Cobwebs
Although common house spiders are of little consequence to humans due to their small medical impact on humans, they are of importance due to being a nuisance pest. Common house spiders are in the...
Read moreFungus Gnats and Houseplants
How do fungus gnats enter the home? If one finds gnats and cannot find the source, what should a homeowner do? Put yourself in the place of your favorite detective and look for clues. First...
Read moreBoxelder Bugs ~ the Other Occasional Invader
Boxelder Bugs are a unique insect that typically feed on sap from tender leaves or seeds produced by the female of the boxelder tree, ash, maple or a variety of fruit trees. This insect is...
Read moreHoverflies vs. Sweat Bees
Many people confuse hover flies with sweat bees, but a hoverfly cannot sting. It has no stinger! A hoverfly mimics stinging insect pests like wasps by having yellow and black coloration. Now why...
Read moreKings of Indiana Waterways
Until you have seen a male Dobsonfly, you have not gone back in time to see what some prehistoric insects may have looked like. The Dobsonfly is ominous to look at with its large sickle-shaped...
Read moreWheel Bugs and other Assassins
Wheel bugs are just one of the many insects in the assassin bug family. Members of the assassin bug family are known to have the ability to sting or in better terms stick its prey...
Read moreChiggers - Curse of the Playground and Yard
Have you ever had an itch that just could not be satisfied by scratching? If you have, perhaps you have been a victim of Chiggers also known as "red bugs". We all have heard of...
Read moreThe Roach that is not considered a Pest.
Normally when one's thoughts turn to cockroaches, our minds concentrate on filth and potential pathogens and disease. Today's article includes a species of cockroach that is the exception to filth...
Read moreGerman Yellow Jacket
In preparing for summertime and outdoor activities, it is wise to consider and prepare for those insects that can put a damper on outdoor fun. The German yellow jacket is one of the most serious...
Read moreStored Product Insect Pests
It's hard to say just how many pounds of adult insect, eggs, larvae and pupae the average American has eaten in a lifetime, but it is safe to say it has been more than we...
Read moreAttack of the Flea
Did you know that fleas can transmit tapeworm and bacterial infections? Even without knowing this fact, we all know that a flea infestation in the home is a real pain. Especially if you or your...
Read moreTiny Black Bugs That Jump
Lush lawns and landscaping are certainly beautiful to look at and the pride of many homeowners, but they tend to be an invitation to Springtails. To begin with, a Springtail is a very small insect...
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.