Greener Pest Management

10/10/2026

🚨 NATE HAS MADE HIS PREDICTION! 🚨

Monday, October 19th. That’s the day I’m predicting Asian lady beetles will begin swarming homes across Southern Indiana! 🐞

Now, am I just throwing a date at the calendar and hoping I’m right? Nope. There’s actually some pretty fascinating science behind this prediction.

Back in 2002, researchers at Ohio State University studied the behavior of Asian lady beetles and discovered something interesting. Their fall migration appeared to follow a very specific weather pattern.

First, temperatures drop to near freezing. Then, when temperatures climb back above 64°F, the beetles begin searching for places to spend the winter.

And guess what our forecast is showing?

🥶 Sunday, October 18th: 34°F

☀️ Monday, October 19th: 64°F

That’s remarkably close to the exact weather pattern those researchers identified!

Now, does that guarantee we’ll see thousands of these little orange troublemakers covering the sides of our homes on Monday? Absolutely not. Mother Nature doesn’t always follow the research. But I’m confident enough to put my prediction out there for everyone to see!

So, will I be right? We’ll find out in nine days!

But I’ve got a better question for you…

Are you actually going to do something about them this year, or are you going to spend another fall listening to your wife complain about the hundreds of beetles crawling around the windows, ceilings, and light fixtures? 😂

Because here’s something else the research found: Exterior pesticide applications were among the most effective ways to reduce Asian lady beetle invasions.

And that’s exactly why we focus so heavily on protecting the exterior of your home BEFORE these pests start looking for a way inside.

If you’re tired of sharing your home with a small army of uninvited beetles every fall, give Greener Pest Management a call.

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📚 For my fellow science nerds: Heulsman, M.F., Kovach, J., Jasinski, J., Young, C., & Eisley, B. (2002). Multicolored Asian lady beetle (Harmonia axyridis) as a nuisance pest in households in Ohio. Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Urban Pests.

Read the research: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/237246040_Multicolored_Asian_lady_beetle_Harmonia_axyridis_as_a_nuisance_pest_in_households_in_Ohio

What do you think? Am I calling it right, or am I going to have to eat crow on October 19th? 😂🐞

05/15/2026

Have you thought about termites today? Probably not — and that’s exactly how they like it. Termites forage like ants, but they do it ninja-style, secretly traveling underground and slipping into your home before you ever know they’re there. By the time the damage shows up, their hidden army may already be hard at work. Don’t let your home become the battlefield. Call Greener Pest Management and let us put a defense system in place before the termites make their move.

04/16/2026

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04/07/2026

On Friday evening, we had an extraordinary event across several counties in Southern Indiana: a massive swarm of ants. That’s right, flying ants.

These are known as alates and are the future kings and queens of new colonies.

Now don’t freak out. This does not automatically mean you are infested.

The ant likely responsible for this swarm was a black field ant. These ants are not what we would typically consider a structural pest.

More importantly, do not confuse them with a termite alate. Yes, termites can have wings too.

Here’s how to tell the difference between ant swarmers (flying ants) and termite swarmers (flying termites):

If the body looks more wasp-like with a pinched waist, it is an ant.
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A termite’s body looks more uniform from end to end.
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The next feature is the antennae. Ant antennae are bent or elbowed.
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Termite antennae are straight.
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One of the easiest ways I tell them apart is wing size. Both ants and termites have 4 wings: an upper pair and a lower pair.

With ants, the front wings are larger and the back wings are smaller, so the two pairs are different sizes.

With termites, all four wings are about the same size.

If you are seeing termite swarmers inside your home, or even swarming right around the structure, it is time to give us a call so we can make sure your home is not being damaged.

04/01/2026

It’s funny where life takes us all but nothing makes our heart bigger than seeing people chase dreams and create opportunity within our little small towns. Congratulations on your new adventure. We want to wish the new owners of the Little Twirl all the best! Hmmm why does a Strawberry shake suddenly sound tasty 😋!

A sweet new chapter begins!!!

We grew up making memories at The Little Twirl, and now we’re excited to begin this new chapter as owners. Our commitment is simple: keep the iconic staples and timeless charm you love, while thoughtfully refreshing the space so it continues to thrive for years to come.

We can’t wait to share what’s ahead!! Stay connected!