Michigan Carpenter Bees, Explained
Michigan carpenter bees are large, shiny-bodied bees that bore into exposed wood to create nesting galleries. Around a home, you may find their round …
Michigan Carpenter Ants: The Essentials
Carpenter ants are a common wood-damaging ant in Michigan, but they do not eat wood the way termites do. They excavate galleries for nesting, often in …
Michigan Boxelder Bug, Explained
A Michigan boxelder bug is a black insect with red-orange markings that commonly gathers on warm exterior walls before winter. These bugs do not …
Mosquitoes in Michigan, Explained
Mosquitoes in Michigan are active from spring into fall, with backyard activity often rising after warm, wet weather creates more places for them to …
PEST PROSpectives Podcast Episode 39: Where to Draw the Line with Backyard Wildlife
A raccoon on the fence, a rabbit in the garden, a deer in the back corner of the yard, it can all feel harmless until it suddenly isn’t. This …
PEST PROSpectives Podcast Episode 38: Organic vs Traditional Pesticides
“Organic” and “green” pest control sound simple until you try to pin down what’s actually being applied in your kitchen, your basement, or your …
PEST PROSpectives Podcast Episode 37: Mosquito-Borne Illnesses in Michigan
PEST PROS of Michigan expert Tony Sorrentino digs into mosquito-borne illnesses in Michigan, focusing on West Nile virus and Eastern equine …
PEST PROSpectives Podcast Episode 36: Home/Pest Inspections
This time on PEST PROSpectives, special guest Larry Mason of Great Lakes Home Inspections joins Pest Pros’ Tony Sorrentino to break down what a …