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Expert	Average Ratings	Expertise
Jack DeAngelis U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.89 Clarity of Response 9.92 Politeness 10.0 Response Time(hr) 4.1 --Last 90 Days(hr) 3.1 Total Questions 557	I can answer questions in any area of entomology (study of insects, spiders, mites, ticks, and other terrestrial arthropods). Contact me about home and garden insects such as aphids and spider mites, insects that bite and sting such as ticks and wasps, and insects that damage homes such as carpenter ants and termites.
Stephen Vantassel U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.90 Clarity of Response 9.85 Politeness 9.94 Response Time(hr) 11.5 --Last 90 Days(hr) 5.0 Total Questions 1259	I was a professional animal damage controller. If you are having problems with squirrels, raccoons, beavers, moles, voles, etc. damaging your property, I can help give you information to resolve that damage. I was an assistant editor for Wildlife Control Technology magazine and have published numerous articles as well as two books in this field.
Mike Mascio U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.92 Clarity of Response 9.93 Politeness 9.98 Response Time(hr) 11.9 --Last 90 Days(hr) 22.8 Total Questions 539	I have been an avid gardener since 1985 and an AllExpert volunteer since 1998. I specialize in soil preparation, seed starting and plant propagation, flowers, vegetables, and general landscaping. I am a strong advocate of the square foot method of gardening and the use of organic controls for pests and diseases.
Jim Hyland U.S. On Vacation returns 05/20/2013 View Profile View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.90 Clarity of Response 9.95 Politeness 10.0 Response Time(hr) 18.4 --Last 90 Days(hr) 2.1 Total Questions 428	I am an expert in Forestry, Forest Entomology, Forest Pest Control, and Forest Health. Extensive knowledge in Identification of insects and diseases of trees. Expert on Bark beetles and other insects that attack forests. Also a Registrated Forester with extensive knowledge in the management and care of forests.

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Recent Answers

2013-05-15 Compost:

Michelle, the heat from the compost will kill any organisms or bacteria from the cut pieces of squash. Just be sure to add nitrogen to the pile and turn it over once per week. Nitrogen can come from

2013-05-08 Insect attacking apple and cherry trees:

Landon, This is a beetle, possibly one of the chafer beetles. Unfortunately this image is too dark to id further (plus I'm not terribly familiar with the beetle fauna of China). If it is available in

2013-05-07 Tiny tan bugs on RV:

Kerry, This is a thrips, see http://www.livingwithbugs.com/thrips.html for another picture. They feed on plants and are attracted to certain colors like blue. They are completely harmless and do not

2013-04-23 broccoli/ants:

Nancy, Ants alone won't hurt plants but their presence may indicate there's something else wrong. When plants get sick or injured they will exude sap which is mostly sugar water, ants loves this liquid

2013-04-16 TINY BUGS ON CAR EXTERIOR:

Debbie, Without a picture I'm only guessing but these sound like thrips, see http://www.livingwithbugs.com/thrips.html for a picture and description. Thrips are attracted to colors, especially blue

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