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Tick Surge in Michigan: Protect Your Property with Professional Mosquito & Tick Treatments
Michigan is seeing a significant increase in tick activity this year, with health officials reporting a sharp rise in Lyme disease cases—now exceeding 2,000 annually after nearly quadrupling in recent years. Warmer, wetter conditions have contributed to a surge in blacklegged tick populations, particularly across southeastern Michigan. Ticks are commonly found in wooded areas, tall…
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Spring Wildlife Control: Protecting Your Home from Raccoons, Skunks & Bats
Wildlife pest issues are common throughout the U.S., especially in the spring when raccoons, skunks, and bats become more active around homes. Whether it’s bats roosting in eaves or attics, raccoons in the attic, or skunks burrowing under decks, these animals can quickly cause structural damage, pose health risks, and lead to costly repairs if…
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Ant Control in Michigan: The Power of Recurring Protection
Ants are one of the most common pest problems in Michigan—and one of the most underestimated. While some species are simply a nuisance, others, such as carpenter ants, can cause significant structural damage by tunneling through moist or rotting wood. Once ants establish a colony inside your home or business, they multiply quickly and become…
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Understanding Bat Safety and Awareness in Michigan Communities
Recent incidents across Michigan have renewed attention on the risks associated with bat exposure and the importance of proper wildlife management. In September 2025, the Grand Traverse County Health Department (GTCHD) confirmed that a bat found inside a residence tested positive for rabies. In a separate incident, the Barry-Eaton District Health Department (BEDHD) reported that…
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Understanding Bat Safety and Awareness in Michigan Communities
Recent incidents across Michigan have renewed attention on the risks associated with bat exposure and the importance of proper wildlife management. In September 2025, the Grand Traverse County Health Department (GTCHD) confirmed that a bat found inside a residence tested positive for rabies. In a separate incident, the Barry-Eaton District Health Department (BEDHD) reported that…
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Bed Bugs in Lodging Facilities: What Hotels, B&Bs, and Timeshares Need to Know
Bed bugs are parasitic insects that feed exclusively on human blood, making hotels, B&Bs, and timeshares especially vulnerable. Measuring just 1 to 7 millimeters, they can survive for months without feeding and spread easily from room to room through luggage, linens, housekeeping carts, and shared walls. Their flat bodies allow them to hide in areas…
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