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…
When winter rolls around, Michigan homeowners know how lovely it is to nestle down in a pile of blankets or in front of a fireplace. Whether you’re avoiding going out in the snow, or you’ve just come home from a…
As the weather warms up, more and more insects will start to become active. Of the various subspecies that you might see around your home, bees and stinging insects can be the most troubling to spot as they probe high…
Migrating Starlings Starlings have returned from migration and are probing and locating nesting sites. Common places for them to roost are eave returns, bathroom fan vent lines, and oven hoods. These birds are very messy nesters and can have up…
It’s now March, which means that the sap has begun to run in the maples, the squirrels can be heard chattering in the trees, and the intermittent snow of a Michigan winter is replaced with showers of rain. The smell…
Memorable and rightly feared for that particular, pungent odor (which humans can detect 3.5 miles downwind!), skunks are recognizable by their black and white fur. Some boast, instead, a brown or gray or cream-colored coat, but all are similar enough…
Most people know that there are some pests that they just can’t control by themselves, such as mosquitos or bedbugs. Mosquitoes don’t necessarily breed on your property, and the only good way to control them is with a fog treatment.…
Raccoons are one of the most destructive and mischievous pests, making them a massive headache for homeowners. Raccoons are not only damaging but also incredibly intelligent. They can open bottles, canisters, and other closed items, burrow under decks, nest in…
There’s a good chance that at some point during the winter, you’ve experienced an infestation of insects. This can be unexpected; after all, bugs should be dead from the freezing temperatures here in Michigan. The fact is, our homes are…