Squirrels in Michigan: Species and Seasonal Behavior
Michigan has nine squirrel species, but the ones most likely to end up in your attic, walls, or crawl space are the eastern gray squirrel, eastern fox …
Centipedes in Michigan: ID, Habits, and Seasons
Most centipedes found in Michigan homes are house centipedes, and their presence almost always signals two things: moisture and prey insects. The …
Michigan Beetles: Common Species and How to ID Them
Michigan has hundreds of beetle species, but a handful show up as consistent pest problems in homes, stored food, and trees. The ones that matter most …
Groundhogs in Michigan: Habits, Seasons, and Damage
A groundhog in Michigan is active from roughly March through October, digging burrows that can run under sheds, decks, foundations, and garden edges. …
Kissing Bugs in Michigan: Are They Really Here?
Kissing bugs have not been confirmed in Michigan. MSU entomologist Howard Russell stated in 2019 that no specimen has ever been found in the state and …
Black Widow Spiders in Michigan: ID and Risk
The black widow spider in Michigan is the northern black widow (Latrodectus variolus), and it is more common than most residents expect, particularly …
Cockroaches in Michigan: Common Species and Signs
Cockroaches in Michigan fall into two groups: the German cockroach, which lives and breeds entirely indoors, and peridomestic species like the …
PEST PROSpectives Podcast Episode 32: Zoonotic Diseases Like Hantavirus Can Spread Easier than You Think
This time on PEST PROSpectives, the real-world risks behind zoonotic diseases are discussed – and why the cleanup is often more dangerous …