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 …
What Woodchuck Burrows Under a Shed Mean in South Haven
Woodchuck burrows under a shed in South Haven are a structural problem. A single woodchuck can dig a burrow system 5 feet deep with tunnels extending …
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, …