by Elaine Whitesides | Jun 13, 2022 | Blog
Nobody likes insect bites. Bites burn, sting, itch, and swell. Depending on the person and the specific insect that bit them, bug bites can even be deadly. If you live in Indiana or are planning on visiting anytime soon, it’s good to know which insects might pose a...
by Elaine Whitesides | May 23, 2022 | Uncategorized
The spotted lanternfly was first identified in Pennsylvania in 2014 and has moved to southern New England, Ohio, and Indiana. It is as big as a butterfly but with a moth-like appearance. Adult lanternflies at rest are about 1 inch (2.5 cm) long and 1/2 inch wide. They...
by Elaine Whitesides | May 10, 2022 | Blog
Bees alone are some of the oldest species on earth. A 100-million-year-old bee fossil was recently found! Bees are essential for the world’s ecosystem, and they are an essential part of biodiversity. Unfortunately, due to global warming, habitat loss, pesticides, and...
by Elaine Whitesides | Mar 6, 2022 | Blog
They’re fascinating insects, but ants in your home are an unwanted nuisance. Ants are among the most prolific insects in the world. In fact, many species of ants are beneficial as they provide balance in the ecosystem. But unfortunately, they can cause lots of damage....
by Elaine Whitesides | Feb 14, 2022 | Blog
We see many bugs around our properties, homes, and out in nature in Indiana. We do have a lot of invasive insects that are a nuisance. But there is a difference between a nuisance and a danger. Have you ever heard of the wheel bug? It is known also an assassin bug....
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