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Entomology (Study of Bugs)/Nathan Riggs
All Reviews from Users
Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-11-04 | Linda | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you! I hope she did not have time to lay eggs, she came in the basement window, lol. You get all tens! I looked the camel cricket up it is also called a cave cricket sure looked like a spider to me! |
| 2009-10-31 | Rebecca | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-10-30 | dee | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks Nathan! |
| 2009-10-28 | Heather | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you very much! I was starting to think it was some sort of mutant bug or something:) |
| 2009-10-28 | Greg | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks alot! I appreciate your service |
| 2009-10-27 | Noelle | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you! all the info you gave me will help me a lot! |
| 2009-10-27 | Greg | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you! |
| 2009-10-15 | Fran | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for the information. You are right to ask about my tolerance for what the cat brings into the house. I plan to be as observant as possible. I think that the scorpions will have less areas to hide in after all of the leaves have fallen and I can get the all of the leaf debris cleaned up off the sidewalk and out of the underlying vegetation. With the intermittent rains recently, I've needed to sweep up leaves almost daily, but I haven't tackled the flowerbed. Thanks again!! |
| 2009-10-15 | Eshinee | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for setting our minds at ease so quickly, Nathan. At least if the curious kids do start handling them, they'll know that a rush trip to the clinic won't be the first thing they need to worry about. Have a great day! |
| 2009-10-14 | cs | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for the idea on how I can test it! I wasn't sure how I could test that question for my science project, but I really wanted to do my project on that idea. Your guys website really helps, and you answered in record time! Thanks again and God Bless You!!(faith makes miracles) |
| 2009-10-13 | Yvonne | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks! |
| 2009-09-29 | Ric | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-09-23 | JESSIE | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Nathan was a great help! |
| 2009-09-15 | Kelli | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much! Nobody has ever responded so fast before. I'm really glad for your help, thanks again! |
| 2009-09-10 | Chris | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-09-03 | Susan | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Very refreshing to get real information from a real person for FREE. Thank you for your prompt response. I hope you get the Volunteer of the month award-you deserve it! |
| 2009-09-02 | robert | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-08-27 | Billy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks!! Nathan for your fast and knowledgable answers this is twice now I have chosen to ask your advice on two different insects and both times you answerd fast and correct I also appreciate the background info you give on the creatures. I have seen some responses that are a bit lacking in the past from others. Thanks Again. |
| 2009-08-26 | Mimi | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-08-26 | Linda | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much for such a prompt response....it really was a mystery to us and it is nice now to be able to tell everyone what we think they are according to what you have told us....thank you again....Linda Brewer |
| 2009-08-26 | Shawn | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | This is a great service because of people like you! Thank you very much |
| 2009-08-14 | Meng Meng | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you very much |
| 2009-08-13 | Melissa | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you very much. My friends were afraid they might be some sort of stinging insect that might harm their dog. This should put their minds at ease a bit. |
| 2009-08-12 | Shannon | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks he was dead due to some parasites. I found three grubs inside the container. |
| 2009-08-10 | Monica | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | No | Thanks for taking the time to answer. I do appreciate it. Since the borax is all over my house already, I'm going to leave it there as I'm sure it is at the very least a deterrent, and I'm still hoping it does more. Things have slowed down. I may look at the flea powder. As for the spray, past experience has taught us it is not effective on these things. Not even the exterminator's spray. |
| 2009-08-05 | Kathy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-08-05 | Kathy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Wonderful to learn we do not have to fear these little guys and we won't be so concerned next time they show up. |
| 2009-08-04 | Cathy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-07-29 | Michael | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | The answer was spot on and we were given the answer within 4 hours of posting the question. |
| 2009-07-29 | Karen | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes |
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Answers by Expert:
Nathan Riggs
Expertise
I have expertise in identifying insects, many types of 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
17 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.
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
2000 Texas A&M University Vice Chancellor's Award in Excellence for leadership on the Texas Fire Ant Program Educational Team.
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