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Small Game Regulations: Check Before You Trap!

When it comes to the control of nuisance wildlife, sometimes you can get so focused on solving the problem that you can forget about the legal details of wildlife removal. The July, 2016 edition of Michigan Outdoor News “Cuffs and…

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12 Tips to Deter Insect Activity

Updated: September 27, 2023 Deterring insect activity is significantly more challenging than animal prevention, simply because insects can get into openings so small that it is not realistic to seal them all; in many cases, they are not even discernible…

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Why You Suck at Trapping Mice

Updated: September 27, 2023 Mice have lived alongside humans for thousands of years. They are probably the most common household pest; at one point or another, almost all homeowners will deal with mice in the home. When homeowners start finding…

Coyote or Wolf? Michigan’s Hybrids

Coyote or Wolf? Michigan’s Hybrids

Updated: September 25, 2023 Wolves are a hot topic in northern Michigan these days with intense political debates surrounding whether Michigan should have a wolf hunting season. Until recently, wolves were endangered in northern Michigan and have only recently started…

What is a Rat Wall?

What is a Rat Wall?

Who doesn’t love a summer barbecue with friends out on the deck or patio? As it turns out, humans aren’t the only creatures who like to hang around the deck! Decks, patios, sheds and other external structures provide ideal locations…

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The Insect Freeze-Tolerance Mechanism

Updated: June 17, 2024 With most of the east and midwest hitting records for low temperatures this winter, people are desperate for a silver lining. If we have to suffer through the polar vortex with its absurd amounts of snow…

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Identifying Bald Faced Hornets

We have finally reached the middle of summer, and while we may enjoy the weather and the days at the lake, one thing to look out for is bald faced hornets, who are particularly active from mid-July to mid-August. Bald…

Carpenter Ants Under Toilet

Carpenter Ants Under Toilet

Updated: September 25, 2023 Carpenter ants, commonly known as “big black ants,” are a common pest in many Michigan homes. They forage into homes from the outside and chew out wood that might be rotten or wet. The wood is…