A soil test will reveal the current nutrient status in your soils and whether you need to add any nutrients as fertilizer. This publication describes the best practices for when and how to sample your soils.
It's likely you have had some type of run-in with wildlife—no matter where you live. This 5-page, PDF publication provides information about nuisance wildlife control professionals, things to consider when deciding More... Free Download
This is a fact sheet that provides information about sawtoothed grain beetles. The sheet includes information on the biology, behavior and food preferences of the beetle. More... Free Download
Mosquitoes are pests that most people try to control due to their annoying biting and the risk of disease transmission. This publication outlines the development and breeding of mosquitoes and provides information on the More... Free Download
Describes the habits of the two kinds of ticks commonly found in Indiana. Discusses measures that campers and hikers can take to protect themselves from ticks. Provides suggestions for outdoor and indoor tick control and More... Free Download
Information in this resource covers the characteristics and control of honey bees, bumble bees, paper wasps, hornets, and yellowjackets. More... Free Download
Several species of flies may be encountered around the home. The house fly and various blow flies are among the more common of the larger flies. These flies are important household pests, not only because of the nuisance More... Free Download
A chigger is a tiny parasitic mite, scarcely visible to the human eye. It attacks people, birds, reptiles, and other animals, causing red welts and severe itching. More... Free Download
Spiders are familiar to everyone. They are closely related to ticks, mites, and daddy longlegs, all of which have eight legs and two body regions. Insects, on the other hand, have six legs and three body regions. More... Free Download
This resource covers the biology of Indiana ticks. Graphics on tick removal and life cycles along with tick habitats are shown in this publication. More... Free Download
Lady beetles or 'ladybugs' are not always considered beneficial insects, worthy of protection. With the appearance of literally thousands of annoying and smelly lady beetles, flying and crawling inside a home or More... Free Download
This resource covers life cycle, prevention of infestation, monitoring, and control of cockroaches in multi-family housing units. More... Free Download
This set of digital flash cards, created in a PDF format designed for smart phones and tablets, helps entomology students recognize and identify the most common insects. It contains 150 insect photographs together with t More...
The common bed bug is one of the most common pests found in human dwellings all over the world, especially in multi-family housing units. Many people, especially property managers and tenants in apartment buildings (comp More... Free Download
The author uses this blog in conjunction with a class as a forum for exploring all subjects touching upon insects and arthropods. Comments are encouraged, but moderated, to encourage a thoughtful community. The author, J More... Free Download
This publication provides a description of grain mites. In addition, facts are provided about the biology, behavior, food preferences and control methods for grain mites. More... Free Download
This publication provides a description of the Indianmeal moth. In addition, facts are provided about the biology, behavior and food preferences of the Indianmeal moth. More... Free Download
This fact sheet provides information about pirate bugs. The sheet includes information on the biology, behavior and food preferences of these bugs. More... Free Download
This publication provides a description of the foreign grain beetle, an insect pest that feeds on molds. In addition, facts are provided about the biology, behavior and food preferences of the beetle. More... Free Download
This publication provides a description of fruit flies, phorid flies, moth flies, sphaerocerid flies, fungus gnats and cheese skippers. In addition, the publication describes the biology, behavior, breeding sites and con More... Free Download
This publication provides a description of house flies, blow/bottle flies, soldier flies and fresh flies. In addition, the publication describes the biology, behavior, breeding sites, tips for inspection and control mech More... Free Download
This publication provides a description of nuisance flies such as cluster and face flies. In addition, the publication describes the biology, behavior, breeding sites, inspection tips and control methods for these flies. More... Free Download
This publication provides a description of red and confused flour beetles. These beetles are often confused due to their appearance and biology. This publication provides facts about the biology, behavior and food prefer More... Free Download
This publication provides a description of the hairy fungus beetle, a pest of grain that feeds on mold. In addition, facts are provided about the biology, behavior and food preferences of the beetle. More... Free Download
This fact sheet provides information on the warehouse beetle. The sheet includes information on the biology, behavior and food preferences of the beetle. More... Free Download
The lesser grain borer is a pest that feeds on a variety of food. This publication provides a description and discusses its biology and behavior and the types of food it feeds on. More... Free Download
This publication provides a description of the cigarette beetle. In addition, facts are provided about the biology, behavior and food preferences. More... Free Download
Slugs are soft-bodied, grayish or mottled, slimy creatures that can sometimes measure up to 4 inches in length, although most grow to only 1 1/2 inches. Slugs feed on molds and decaying organic matter, but may also feed More... Free Download
This resource discusses the symtoms and how West Nile Virus is transmitted. Life cycles and breading sites are shown in this publication too. More... Free Download
Many kinds of cereal products and other foods stored in kitchen cabinets or elsewhere in the home may become infested with insects or other organisms commonly referred to as "pantry pests". This 4-page publication lists More... Free Download
This publication discusses the different insects in firewood and their control and prevention. Pictures of the various insects are included. More... Free Download
Lice are parasitic insects that must live, feed, and reproduce on the body of a living host. Numerous information sources discuss the lice that are parasites of humans, their public health risk, methods of personal prote More... Free Download
Horse and deer flies are annoying biting pests of wildlife, livestock, and humans. Their blood sucking habits also raise concerns about possible transmission of disease agents. You are encouraged to learn more about the More... Free Download
Historically, fleas have been involved in devastating epidemics of plague throughout the world. Today in the U. S., fleas primarily are annoying biting pests of pets and people. The most common species is the cat flea, C More... Free Download
This publication discusses the stinging insects and the medical risks associated with their venoms. Stinging insects belong to the insect order Hymenopera, the group More... Free Download
Bed bugs are well known as annoying biting pests, and they are increasing in importance, including in hotels and other lodging establishments in the U.S.
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Biting midges are minute to tiny flies that can be severe biting pests of humans, pests, livestock, and wildlife. Their blood-sucking habits also raise concerns about possible involvement in the transmission of disease a More... Free Download
Large black bees hovering around and drilling holes into homes, out-buildings, wooden furniture and decks during May and June are carpenter bees. They resemble, and are often mistaken for bumble bees but the most apparen More... Free Download
A number of different solitary wasps reside in or around homes, yards, and gardens. Because of their frequent associations with humans, these insects often evoke a great deal of anxiety. However, solitary wasps very rare More... Free Download
Cicada killers are large, ominous looking wasps that evoke a good deal of fear among people. They look like a giant hornet or huge yellow-jacket and are somewhat aggressive. More... Free Download
Ants are very common and valuable insects throughout the world. Their tunneling helps aerate soils and many species feed on insects that may become pests. However, ants can also become a problem in the home. Most ants bu More... Free Download
There are five kinds of cockroaches commonly found in Indiana. They vary somewhat in appearance and habits, but in general they are all rather large, flattened insects, brownish or dark in color and fast moving. Roaches More... Free Download
Among Indiana’s common household “invaders” are millipedes, sowbugs, and pillbugs. None of them are true insects, but they belong to closely related groups. Millipedes have two pairs of short legs on each body segment. T More... Free Download
Clover mites can become an annoying household pest, especially in and around homes where new lawns are being established or where there's a heavy growth of well-fertilized grass close to foundation walls. More... Free Download
Powderpost beetles are second only to termites as destroyers of seasoned wood, such as that used in buildings and furniture. There are several kinds of powderpost beetles, but they all damage wood in about the same way a More... Free Download
Boxelder bugs cannot bite or sting but may become nuisance pests when they invade homes. When fall temperatures begin to drop, adults search for protected cracks and crevices in which to pass the winter. Boxelder bugs ne More... Free Download
Black flies, known also as "buffalo gnats" and "turkey gnats," are very small, robust flies that are annoying biting pests of wildlife, livestock, poultry, and humans. Their blood-sucking habits also raise concerns about More... Free Download
This publication provides tips for reducing mosquitoes in and around homes, and for large and small ponds, natural ponds, water gardens and storm water ponds. It also includes preventative checklists for pond owners and More... Free Download
Information in this publication covers where and how mosquitoes develop. It provides suggestions for elimination of mosquito breeding places and control around the home. More... Free Download
This eleven-page publication entitled, "Pesticide Safety and Calibration Math for the Homeowner" discusses how to choose the right pesticide. Calibrations, conversions, and examples are supplied. Safety practices and More... Free Download
This guide addresses information all homeowners should know about using over-the-counter pesticides. Features include pesticide safety, pesticide labels, definitions of words commonly found on pesticide labels, and pesti More... Free Download
This publication presents various pest prevention and control programs which can be employed in the home environment. Home, food, health, pet, wildlife, flower and vegetable garden, fruit and shade tree, and turf pest More... Free Download
Thousands of acres of Indiana farmland are developed each year for housing and businesses. As more people move to the country, they encounter wild animals living in direct contact with them. Human-wildlife interactions c More... Free Download