Fleas, Ticks, and Chiggers
Every field note filed under Fleas, Ticks, and Chiggers, newest first.
Chiggers - 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 moreThe Cat Flea Takeover: Why They're Thriving in the Heat
Summertime brings us all sorts of insect problems, not the least being the potential for massive flea infestations. The reason that fleas are so much of a problem in the summer months especially is...
Read moreIt is Time to Begin Tick Control
One may not think that ticks are a problem in early spring, but nothing could be further from the truth. Did you know that ticks survive all year long? During the harsh winter months, ticks...
Read moreInsect Bites, Rash and Skin Irritation
Pest Control Professionals are often called to identify what is to be believed to be insect bites. We are not health professionals and anytime a mark, puncture or raised area that is of concern it...
Read moreNo-See-Ums Are they Real?
During the dog days of summer, it is not unusual to be pestered by small, nearly microscopic biting flies. What are they? Where do they come from and are they a health risk? According to...
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 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 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 moreChiggers
Did you know that chiggers are not insects? Actually, they are immature mites known as larva; and only the larval stage of the mite bites humans. Adult chiggers lay from one to five eggs in...
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.