What Is Entomophobia? How to Get Rid of Bugs
Hundreds of thousands of people have a significant fear of bugs. But, is this a normal reaction to seeing creepy crawlers in your home, or is it something more? Also, what can you do to keep annoying pests out of your home, especially if you have a deep fear of them? What Is Entomophobia? Image […]
4 Household Products That Can Help you Prevent Pests
Control Bugs and Prevent Pests Fast With These 4 Household Products You’re going about your day when you notice an infestation of ants in your kitchen. You had a lot of plans for the day and taking care of ants was not one of them. Knowing these household tricks for quickly controlling bugs can help […]
4 Things to Look for When Choosing a Pest Control Company
How to Choose the Right Pest Control Company If you do a quick search for ‘pest control near me’, you will likely come up with a lot of options in your area. If you extend your search even further, you may be overwhelmed with the number of choices you have for residential pest control Michigan […]
A Look at Michigan’s Pest and Rodent Numbers
What Are Michigan’s Current Pest and Rodent Trends? Where does Michigan stand in terms of bug populations? What types of bugs and rodents are the state’s biggest problem? Whether you currently live in Michigan, or you are considering a move here, it can be helpful to understand the population in terms of bugs and rodents. […]
Can Bugs Be Brought Home From Schools?
How to Prevent Kids From Bringing Bugs Home From School As many parents make the difficult decision of how to school their children this fall, some wonder what type of bugs can actually be brought home. Many do not realize that lice is not the only bug that your child can bring home with them […]
Fall Pest Control Tips
Prep for Fall With These Pest Control Tips Image via Flickr by Jim Sorbie There are many beautiful activities that take place in the fall. It is one of the times of the year that everyone looks forward to. But, fall is also when pests start to search for safe, warm places to nest. As […]
List of Pests Not Native in Michigan
Is That Bug Supposed to be Here in Michigan? Image via Flickr by Sam Droege In the absence of the right control measures, serious damage could arise from invasive insects. Included in the list of invasive species includes insects that depend on trees, as well as beetles, are some of the most prominent. Non-native species […]
What Are Murder Hornets?
Everything You Need to Know About Murder Hornets Image via Flickr by Gilles San Martin Long before Washington State’s honeybees came under attack from the Asian giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia), these insects were already wreaking havoc in rural Japan. In fact, each year, many people die from hornet attacks in Japan. Now, they’ve shown up […]
Is There Really a Bee Shortage?
How Problematic is the Bee Shortage? Image via Flickr by thedailyenglishshow The number of honey bees in the United States is on the decline and scientists are actively considering its impact. There is also a quest to find out how best to mitigate the effects that it will have on crop production and management. Bees […]
New Home in Metro Detroit? Your Guide to Pest Control
Congratulations, you just closed on the home of your dreams. Now what? Moving into a house brings a whole list of to-do tasks, including getting insurance and then furnishing your new home. But, this is also a good time to consider your pest control plan. How will you keep pests out of your home? How […]
