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Expertise
I can answer any questions about insects and spiders.
Experience in the area
I have taught science for over 57 years. I am presently teaching biology at the college level. I have done extensive graduate work in entomology.
Publications
Momentum Magazine The Ohio Journal of Science
Education/Credentials
B.S. In Ed Kent State Unuv M.Sc The Ohio State Univ National Science Foundation Fellowships: Electron Microscopy Univ of California Entomology Kent State Univ
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Jon | 05/19/13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for identifying the spider for us ..... |
| Kristen | 05/18/13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Dr. Hintz gave a concise AND very ..... |
| abdul | 05/15/13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Norval | 05/13/13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for your quick responce. I ..... |
| Feenie | 05/13/13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | danke. I set it free by the ..... |
Recent Answers from Walter Hintz
2013-05-23 Yellow sac spiders:
I am somewhat at a loss here Linda since I have not see this spider. I believe that being bitten 17 times by spiders in very unusual. Being bitten once by a North American spider is uncommon. Since you
2013-05-23 red and black bugs:
Hi Sherry Did I answer a question about these bugs a while ago. I seem to remember it but I cannot be sure. Did i identify the insects. If not,do not worry about insects out side the house. I do not
2013-05-23 kitchen bugs:
I could tell you more if I could see a photo, but from your description I believe these are some kind of a pantry pest, (dermestid beetles) Check all opened dried foods like cereals and grains. Check also
2013-05-19 brown spider in basement, Cincinnati:
Hi Jon Identifying spiders requires observing details like eye patterns and body shape. This spider is kind of messed up but from the color and the fact that is was running in the basement I am confident
2013-05-18 Help.. They are a NUISANCE!:
Hi Angelyn These are definitely beetles and they look a lot like pantry pests. Look through your cupboards and in all the cereals and other dried foods If you see empty the cupboards,clean them out and
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