Another fall season has arrived in Michigan, a time of year that consistently includes thousands of spiders. This isn’t the plot for a Halloween creature feature but part of the spiders’ regular life cycle. Fall is mating season, and there…
Are noisy squirrels disrupting your daily routine or keeping you up at night? If you’re dealing with these pesky attic invaders, you’re not alone. Squirrels are notorious for finding their way into attics, causing damage, and driving homeowners nuts. Especially…
Summer in Michigan brings warm weather, outdoor adventures, and the joy of spending time in nature. However, it can also mean encounters with stinging insects that have the potential to turn a pleasant day into a painful one. Your home…
When summer rolls around, it’s time for your yard to shine! But if wildlife is becoming a nuisance on your property, it can spell trouble for your lovely plant life and your family members. Groundhogs (also known as whistlepigs) are…
Updated: June 17, 2024 Groundhogs may look cute, but groundhog foundation damage is more serious than you think. While groundhogs are best known for eating your garden and flowerbeds, they’re also well known for their large, distinctive burrows. These have…
Cases of animal distemperment in Michigan are a frequent occurrence. It is sadly common to see distemper in squirrels, skunks, opossums, raccoons, and other wild and domestic carnivores. At Creature Control we get about a dozen calls per year to…
Ant activity spikes in summer when warmer temperatures kick their insect instincts into gear. This means they leave their nests looking for food and expanding their shelter, which can lead to a host of problems for homeowners. Don’t let ant…
From spring to late fall, animals will be giving birth in Michigan, which makes sense—when there are nutrients abound, mothers are better able to feed their young. But new life means new activity, and this can result in animals expanding…
Bats are federally protected creatures and an important part of our ecosystem. From controlling bug populations to acting as pollinators, these fuzzy mammals contribute immensely to nature and modern society. But when bats decide to roost in your home, not…
Gearing up for spring means thinking about your front yard—how you’ll care for it this year, when the ground will be thawed enough to plant, and new landscaping ideas you may want to pursue. But fresh earth and new plant…