Seasonal Guides
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Cicadas vs. Locusts: Clearing Up the Summer Buzz
During the late summer of the year, the call of cicadas can be almost deafening and seems to be welcoming fall! In fact, cicadas create one of the loudest sounds of any insect calling for...
Read moreHow Heat Affects Insects
When summer temperatures rise into the upper 90's and above, both insects and animals become stressed and are affected in ways that may mean life or death. We tend to forget that insects are...
Read moreSpring Invaders: What's Creeping In and Why
There is nothing quite like hearing that familiar buzzing sound of a spring invader as it navigates a flight pattern around your head while coming out of its hibernation from winter. The sound is a...
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 moreHow does Weather and Barometric Pressure affect Insects...and more!
Did you know that insects and even animals are affected by weather and barometric pressure? Not only can insects respond to changes in temperatures, but they can also be affected by barometric...
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 moreHibernation and Torpor
During the winter months, several animals experience a deep sleep in which they conserve energy just waiting for the warmer temperatures that are experienced in spring. This process is called...
Read moreWhat Happens to Insects in the Winter?
That's a good question. In fact, it's a question that probably is not thought about much, but the answer is quite interesting. Insects are much like humans in some respects. When it gets cold, we...
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 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.