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Expert Profile: Nathan Riggs

Expertise: I have expertise in identifying and diagnosing insects, spiders, and other arthropod critters that infest lawns, ornamentals, structures, trees, pets and livestock. Mites are not a strong point of mine, but I can provide some help. I'm not a licensed doctor, so I cannot provide medical diagnosis of conditions possibly related to insects. If you've got an interesting photo for me to see, let me know and I'll give you my email so the picture will get to me. If you have hosted an insect photo on a website, please include the link so I can go look at it and provide a faster ID for you. Don't forget...you can now attach pictures to your questions as well!

Experience in the area
15 Years' Experience as an entomologist: 5 years as a biologist with Merck Animal Health and 7 years as a Pest Management Specialist in San Antonio, Texas with Texas Cooperative Extension.

Organizations
Publications
Veterinary Parasitology, Southwestern Entomologist, San Antonio Express News, San Antonio Gardener Newsletter

Education/Credentials
BS - Entomology from Texas A&M University in 1992.

Board Certified Entomologist, 1996-2000 - Medical and Veterinary Entomology Specialty (Entomological Society of America)

Awards and Honors
Texas A&M University Vice Chancellor's Award in Excellence - 2000 for leadership on the Texas Fire Ant Program Educational Team.

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What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field? Better public understanding of insects and the benefits of having insects around. Only 2% of all insect species are actually pests.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know: Texas is home to more native and migratory butterfly species that any other state in the U.S.!

Something controversial or provocative about this subject During their sleep, people swallow an average of 8 spiders during their lifetime!

What do you like about this subject? Insects are one of the most diverse and interesting groups of creatures on the planet. They are found everywhere except the poles and the deepest oceans.

Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 9374
Knowledge	9.91 Best of the best
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Timeliness	9.97 Best of the best
Politeness	9.98 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		1306

Recent Reviews from Users

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10	10	10	10	10/10/08
10	10	10	10	10/07/08
10	10	10	10	10/08/08
10	10	10	10	10/02/08
10	10	10	10	10/01/08

User Comments

That was exactly it! Thank you very much! I have wondered for years what they were.
(Sean on 10/10/08)

Thank you very much. We appreciate you help. Regards, Elizabeth Mercer
(Elizabeth on 10/07/08)

Thank you very much Nathan! You were right! I have had such a hard time finding information when I didn't know what I was looking for. Thank you again.
(Michelle Mahoney on 10/08/08)

Thanks so much for your response! I don't think I've seen a slug like that to my recollection. But anyway, thanks again, and have a great day!!
(Jay on 10/02/08)

That was EXACTLY it!! I don't know how you figured it out based on the non-information I gave you, but I appreciate it!
(Julie on 10/01/08)

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Recent Answers from Nathan Riggs

2008-10-08 Strange fairy like bug: My first impression is of an insect called a Woolly Aphid. These sap-feeding insects usually occur on trees (especially hackberry, ash and apple trees). When their populations become too dense, they...

2008-10-08 Woah: You have discovered a lacewing nymph. These creatures glue the dead carcasses of their prey on their back as a camouflage against predators until they are ready to become an adult. It's a very interesting...

2008-10-07 insect identification: This is a wood boring beetle that infests mesquite trees called Placosternus difficilis. It resembles a wasp as a camouflage mechanism. The beetles lay their eggs on the tree and the larvae bore inside...

2008-10-07 shells in our freezer: You are seeing the empty pupal cases of flies (house flies & blow flies) that emerged from eggs laid on a dead mouse or something in the freezer's inner workings. The number of new pupal cases you see...

2008-10-07 Skinny bug in my apartment: Say hello to Mr. Silverfish! Silverfish are insects that feed on starches and paper and like dark, humid places like bathrooms and closets. They are harmless to humans and animals, but can damage paper...

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