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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
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| Pam | 11/04/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Mr. DeAngelis is very knowledgeable and very ..... |
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| mili dravan | 11/01/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Great and fast answers! Thank you very ..... |
Recent Answers from Jack DeAngelis
2009-11-08 Black bug in bathroom:
Karen, Your description sounds like an oriental cockroach. Here's a wikipedia page http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oriental_cockroach with pictures for comparison. Oriental cockroaches are not as common
2009-11-07 a Bug in my apartment?:
Brandi, I don't know what kind of bug you found but since 99% of insects are harmless I'm sure this one is too. All I can suggest is that you try to get a better look at it if you see another, or better
2009-11-06 Tiny Tiny white bugs:
DS, Is it possible that this is not an insect or mite, per se, but rather some type of allergic reaction? The key phrase you used was "new job" which probably means you are spending a lot of each day
2009-11-06 Window stains left by dead house flies:
Shirley, This is a fungus (mold) and it was responsible for killing the fly. These fungi are harmless to us but deadly to insects. When the insect dies the fungus grows out of the body. Some of these
2009-11-05 Not something i want to keep waking up to:
Amanda, There are not a lot of insects as large as you describe that are commonly found indoors. One that fits your description, however, is the American cockroach. This insect is a common pest especially
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