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.
Beetles, Flies and Stinky Flowers
Nature has many surprises for us. One is the use of different species to attain a greater goal that will help mankind. Along with this greater goal there may be parts of the process that...
Read moreIts Tick Season
Did you know that certain female ticks can produce thousands of eggs after their last blood meal? Believe it or not, it's true! Ticks are arthropods who survive by feeding on the blood of animals...
Read moreSpring Brings out the Most Devastating Insects
Warmer temperatures are back in Indiana and with them comes many insects that may not be a health hazard to human beings but may have an economic impact. One such insect is the Japanese Beetle.
Read moreOur Friend the European Honeybee
Honeybees are very likely the most valuable insect known to man. It is the only insect that can claim the title of being the world's most prolific pollinator and provider of a valuable human food...
Read moreSpider Bites of Medical Importance in Indiana
Working in the garden or landscaping around the home is a great way to relieve stress and pressure for many people, that is until one experiences a spider bite. Did you know that there are...
Read moreFantastic Insect Moms
As Mother's Day approaches, we can consider not only our mothers but also mothers in the insect world. Did you know that the earwig is perhaps the best mom in the insect world according to...
Read moreCarpenter Bees
Carpenter bees are certainly a nuisance to anyone who is trying to relax on their deck or who is unlucky enough to be parked in a garage on a warm Spring Day when these darting...
Read moreArthropods and why are they here?
You may have never heard of Arthropods, but I bet you have seen them! An Arthropod is any invertebrate. An invertebrate is a creature that does not have a backbone and instead having either a...
Read moreDoes a Solar Eclipse Affect Animals and Insects?
April 8, 2024 is a very special day. The solar eclipse will yield totality across central Indiana around 3:06 p.m. The last time a total solar eclipse happened in this area was estimated to be...
Read moreThe Diabolical Iron Clad Beetle
Within the world of insects there are simple life forms and very complicated and amazing species. Some of these are beyond understanding and are almost unbelievable. One such insect is the Diabolical...
Read moreInvasion of the Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle
The Asian Lady Beetle was introduced into the United States by the U.S. department of Agriculture in the latter part of the 20th Century in hopes that they would be a natural predator for many...
Read moreBrown Recluse Spider
Most spiders that live in structures are harmless and, in most cases, very beneficial in controlling other insect pests. However, in Indiana there are two potentially dangerous spiders. The Brown...
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.