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 …
PEST PROSpectives Podcast Episode 34: Understanding In2Care
Mosquitoes don’t just ruin a summer evening, they can act as vectors for serious disease. ACE Tony Sorrentino gets real about what that means in …
PEST PROSpectives Podcast Episode 33: What Your House Secretly Advertises to Wildlife
A quarter inch gap sounds harmless until it becomes a front door for mice. We sit down with Guest: Jay Vincent, Owner of Smart Solutions …
House Bugs in Michigan: ID and Seasonal Habits
House bugs in Michigan generally fall into two groups: pests active indoors all year, such as cockroaches, spiders, and ants, and seasonal invaders …
Common Pest Problems in Kalamazoo Homes
Ants, mice, spiders, stink bugs, cockroaches, and termites make up most of the pest activity Kalamazoo homeowners deal with each year, and the mix …
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 …