Carpenter Bees Aren’t The Bees Knees

Carpenter Bees Aren’t The Bees Knees

Thursday, July 13th, 2017 by Lacey Vukovich-Short Late Spring early Summer is when you will notice the Carpenter Bees. This is the time they are searching for mates or looking for the perfect location to call home.  Female carpenter Bees are laid back where males are...
Ask The Urban Entomologist

Ask The Urban Entomologist

Wednesday, July 5th, 2017 by Lacey Vukovich-Short Brandon is a graduate of Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science in Entomology,  Brandon’s achievment makes him one of the first urban entomologist in Evansville. He also earned his MBA from Western...
Carpenter Ants Galore!

Carpenter Ants Galore!

Tuesday, June 27th, 2017 by Lacey Vukovich-Short Carpenter Ants are one of the largest species among the ants. They are polymorphic workers which just means that in one colony their size can vary. When fully grown they range in size from 6-12 mm in length....
Fleas and Ticks, Oh My.

Fleas and Ticks, Oh My.

Tuesday, June 20th, 2017 by Lacey Vukovich-Short When you think of Fleas and Ticks what comes to mind? Nuisance might be a good word for it. Fleas and Ticks are two of the most frequent pet concerns in the United States. Fleas are the most common external pest to...
Mosquito Here, Mosquito There.

Mosquito Here, Mosquito There.

Tuesday, June 6th, 2017 by Lacey Vukovich-Short This has been a record hot summer and it is only the beginning. With all this heat comes mosquitoes. Did you know that only female mosquitoes bite? Though they do not have teeth, that doesn’t bother...