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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 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.
Experience in the area
20 years as university extension entomologist, now retired; currently publish a website about home and garden insects.
Organizations
see www.livingwithbugs.com/resume.html
Publications
see www.livingwithbugs.com/resume.html Fine Gardening magazine
Education/Credentials
Ph.D. in Entomology (the study of insects)
Awards and Honors
see www.livingwithbugs.com/resume.html
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| Shilpa | 10/26/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much Jack. I really ..... |
| Mark | 10/11/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Very informative and a quick response. Thanks! |
| Frank | 10/11/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Prompt and excellent response to my question ..... |
| KELLY | 09/04/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for your reply and promptness ..... |
| David | 09/01/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much. The situation is ..... |
Recent Answers from Jack DeAngelis
2009-11-18 Pepper plants and catipillars:
Guy, Post a picture if you can because there are many things that fit this general description. The "black bits" are probably frass from the caterpillar. Insecticidal soap is a good option but neem
2009-11-15 tiny holes in yard:
Kim, Do the holes have small mounds of dirt next to them or are they just holes? About how big are they? How many holes in say a square foot? If you can take a digital picture and post it that would
2009-11-01 Tiny brown house bugs - vancouver:
Steven, This is a good description of a dermestid carpet beetle larva. Dermestid beetles feed on a variety of organic materials including animal-based fabrics and stored foods like cereals and dry pet
2009-10-25 Biting Insects:
Alan, Whenever bites occur where clothing is constricted (waist, socks, undergarments) the first suspect is chigger mites. Chigger mites are very small (1/100") larval mites that bite but do not burrow
2009-10-25 Millipedes:
Shilpa, Millipedes live in the leaf litter layer (dead plant material that accumulates on top of the soil) where they feed on organic material. They enter homes, sometimes in large numbers, following
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