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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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The Benefits of Reoccurring Pest Control: Is It Right for You?
Many homeowners have tried DIY solutions for pest control, from homemade bug-repellent elixirs to baited 5-gallon buckets for mice. While these remedies may work for small intrusions, they are often time-consuming, costly, and ineffective in the long run. When it comes to managing pests in your home, property, office building, or commercial space, hiring a…
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Preventing & Addressing Bed Bug Infestations in Your Hotel
Motels, hotels, B&Bs, and similar establishments all face the ongoing challenge of keeping bed bugs at bay. Cleanliness alone does little to protect your property from these pesky hitchhiking invaders. This article outlines several proactive steps your staff can take to prevent bed bugs from entering your building and minimize the risk of infestations: 1….
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Effective Rodent and Pest Control: Safeguarding Your Business
Pests in commercial spaces are more than just a nuisance—they pose serious health risks, damage property, and can tarnish a business’s reputation. Whether it’s rodents, bed bugs, ants, or cockroaches, businesses need proactive and effective pest control strategies to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. By addressing insect and rodent issues promptly and implementing…
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Cluster Flies: Fall’s Persistent Home Invaders
As autumn settles in, bringing cooler nights and shorter days, several insects start seeking cozy spaces for overwintering. Among them are cluster flies, a name that accurately reflects their habit of clustering together in sunny spots on walls or inside your home as they prepare to hibernate. Unlike some pests that overwinter as eggs or…
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