The Raccoon Next Door Is Already Scouting Your Roofline
A raccoon crossing your roof after dark may be doing more than passing through. Raccoons on roof surfaces often pause near vents, chimneys, soffits, …
The Right Way to Set Mouse Traps Before Fall Invasion Season
Cooler nights in Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids often push mice to search for warmer, protected places. Garages, basements, attics, utility rooms, and …
Squirrels in Attic Removal Works Best Before Winter Sets In
Squirrels in attic removal is most effective when homeowners act before Michigan’s cold weather settles in. During fall, tree squirrels search for …
Does Rodent Repellent Actually Work When Mice Want In?
Rodent repellent can make a small area less comfortable for mice, but it cannot correct the conditions that brought them inside. A strong scent or …
Field Mice Head Indoors as Michigan Nights Turn Cold
As nighttime temperatures drop across Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, and the rest of Southwest Michigan, field mice often begin searching for protected …
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 …
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. …
What to Do About a Raccoon in the Attic in Grand Rapids
If you have a raccoon in the attic, the most important thing to understand before doing anything is whether young are present. In Grand Rapids, …