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Midges and Gnats

ENTFACT-632: Midges and Gnats  |  Download PDF

Chiggers

ENTFACT-630: Chiggers  |  Download PDF  |  En Español

Grain Mites

ENTFACT-629: Grain Mites  |  Download PDF

by Lee Townsend, Extension Entomologist
University of Kentucky College of Agriculture 

Grain mites are pests that can feed on a variety of processed or finely ground grains, wheat germ, yeast, cheese, powdered milk, flour, or mold spores. Under hot, humid conditions, very large populations of these tiny creatures can develop rapidly. Female grain mites lay up to 800 eggs on the surface of food materials. 

Smarter Flea Control

ENTFACT-628: Pet-Centered Flea Prevention and Control  |  Download PDF

by Michael F. Potter, Extension Entomologist
University of Kentucky College of Agriculture 

Household Pet

Clover Mites

ENTFACT-627: Clover Mites  |  Download PDF

Firewood Insects

ENTFACT-626: Firewood Insects  |  Download PDF

by Lee Townsend, Extension Entomologist
University of Kentucky College of Agriculture 

Many people use a fireplace to supplement their heat supply or just for enjoyment. Insects and other arthropods that are brought into the home on or in firewood may cause alarm but most are of no consequence. Firewood insects usually belong to one of two groups:

Soldier Beetles

ENTFACT-707: Soldier Beetles  |  Download PDF

by Stephanie Bailey, Extension Specialist
University of Kentucky College of Agriculture 

Soldier beetles are very common insects that resemble lightning bugs but do not have light-producing organs. They also may be confused with blister beetles which can be serious pests in forage crops and vegetables. But blister beetles have a square-shaped head and a very visible "neck" due to the narrow thorax relative to the head and abdomen. 

Cluster Flies, Face Flies, and Blow Flies in Homes

ENTFACT-624: Cluster Flies, Face Flies, & Blow Flies in Homes  |  Download PDF

Eliminating Spiders Around Homes and Buildings

ENTFACT-623: Eliminating Spiders around Homes and Buildings  |  Download PDF  |  En Español

Brown Recluse Spider

ENTFACT-631: Brown Recluse Spider  |  Download PDF  |  En Español

by Michael F. Potter, Extension Entomologist
University of Kentucky College of Agriculture 

Many types of spiders live around homes and buildings. Most are harmless, and many are beneficial given they prey upon other nuisance insects, like mosquitos or flies.