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Protect Your Home This Fall with a Late-Season Insect Barrier Treatment & Rodent Control
As the seasons change in northern Michigan, so do the challenges homeowners face in keeping their homes pest-free. Late summer and early fall are critical times to act—because while we enjoy the cooler weather, pests are already preparing for winter. By scheduling a whole-house barrier application and implementing rodent prevention measures now, you can prevent…
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Late-Summer and Early-Fall Pest Prevention
As we head into the late summer months, it’s essential to keep your home pest-free. After your initial pest treatment earlier this year, we hope your home has remained free from unwanted insects. Our application is designed to last for up to 90 days, which means that August or September is the perfect time to…
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Bed Bugs 101
What Are Bed Bugs? Bed bugs are small, brown, oval-shaped insects (about 3/16 of an inch long) that commonly hide in beds and feed on humans while they sleep. They are skilled hitchhikers, attaching to luggage, clothing, and other items, which allows infestations to spread quickly. Bed bugs do not have functional wings and cannot…
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Effective Ant Pest Control in Michigan: Keep Your Home Ant-Free
Ants are one of the most common pests found in homes, and Michigan is no exception. With over 700 ant species in the U.S., about 25 of these are known to infest homes. While ants are small, their ability to form large, organized colonies can make them a serious nuisance. Ants are social insects that…
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Preventing Tick Bites: Essential Tips for Staying Safe Outdoors
Ticks are commonly found in grassy, brushy, or wooded areas and can even hitch a ride on animals. Activities like walking your dog, camping, gardening, or hunting can bring you into close contact with these pests. Here are some effective ways to prevent tick bites and stay safe outdoors: By following these simple tips, you…
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Get a Head Start on Spring Pest Control
As winter comes to an end, now is the perfect time to prepare for the uptick in pest activity that arrives each spring. Read on to learn how Northern Pest of Michigan can help shield and protect your residential or commercial property from being overrun by nuisance wildlife pests. Mice/Rodent Control If we have set…
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