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Entomology (Study of Bugs)/Expert Profile
Expertise
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, insects that bite and sting, and insects that damage homes such as carpenter ants and termites.
Experience in the area
20 years as university extension entomologist, now retired; currently publish a website about home and garden insects.
Publications
see www.livingwithbugs.com/resume.html
Education/Credentials
Ph.D. in Entomology
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Laura | 11/22/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Richard | 11/22/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Hello Jack, Thanks for taking the time ..... |
| John | 11/20/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Karyn | 11/18/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you Jack. You were very helpful ..... |
| Mark | 11/17/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks so much Jack. I think this ..... |
Recent Answers from Jack DeAngelis
2009-11-23 thousands of tiny white bugs on florida lanai:
Angela, I'll need more of a description. I'd suggest catching a few in alcohol and take them to your local Cooperative Extension office where someone can examine the sample under a microscope. If we
2009-11-22 no see em bugs:
Tara, If by "no-see-ums" you mean biting midges I'm afraid they could be around all year in the climate of southern Florida. Biting midges are tiny flies that bite during the day. They develop in damp
2009-11-21 Tiny white bug infestation:
Laura, These are called grain mites or mold mites and they generally indicate a moisture problem of some kind. The mites feed on mold (fungi) which grows on damp surfaces. They are very common in grain
2009-11-21 help with diptera:
Richard, I have to confess I'm not an expert in Diptera. It looks like a robber fly (Asilidae) but I have no idea what species. The only expert in this group I know is Greg Forbes and I'm not sure where
2009-11-20 Tiny Reddish Flying Bugs:
John, "Fruit flies", or vinegar flies, don't nest per se but rather develop in some kind of rotting vegetable matter. It could be anything from a stash of apples that have gone bad to a nearby compost
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