Bees/Stinging-Insect Guide
As the weather warms up, more and more insects will start to become active. Of the various subspecies that you might see around your home, bees and stinging insects can be the most troubling to spot as they probe high up within the eaves and soffits. General activity, along with pestering you and your guests… Read more
Understanding Ground Trapping
It’s now March, which means that the sap has begun to run in the maples, the squirrels can be heard chattering in the trees, and the intermittent snow of a Michigan winter is replaced with showers of rain. The smell of spring in the air may be something else, perhaps the musky scent of a… Read more
Use Common Scents with These Pests
Memorable and rightly feared for that particular, pungent odor (which humans can detect 3.5 miles downwind!), skunks are recognizable by their black and white fur. Some boast, instead, a brown or gray or cream-colored coat, but all are similar enough to curl the end of your hair if you meet one unexpectedly on an evening… Read more
Why Does DIY Pest Control Fail?
Most people know that there are some pests that they just can’t control by themselves, such as mosquitos or bedbugs. Mosquitoes don’t necessarily breed on your property, and the only good way to control them is with a fog treatment. On the opposite end of control, bedbugs are off-putting and resistant enough to over-the-counter remedies… Read more
University of Michigan Library Closes after Venomous Spiders Spotted
University of Michigan Library Closes after Venomous Spiders Spotted According to an MLive article, the University of Michigan’s Shapiro Undergraduate Library was temporarily closed after Mediterranean recluse spiders were found in the building. Kim Broekhuizen, the university spokeswoman, said a misunderstanding caused the library to close for two days. The spiders were not in any… Read more
How Do I Make My Home Less Desirable for Raccoons?
Are you wondering why your home seems to be a regular hangout for raccoons? You may be attracting them without even realizing it. Just like they are portrayed in cartoons, raccoons are smart, sneaky, and peculiar. Their sweet little masks and ringed tails make this particular nuisance wildlife pest hard to be mad at for… Read more