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New Research Reveals a Weakness in the Lyme Disease Bacterium — Why Year-Round Tick Prevention Still Matters
A new scientific study has uncovered a surprising vulnerability in Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacterium responsible for Lyme disease. Researchers found that this pathogen depends on the mineral manganese to protect itself from the body’s immune system. But that same mineral can also work against it. When the bacterium has too little—or too much—manganese, its defenses…
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Termite Awareness 2025: Detect Early, Protect Smart
If you’ve noticed wood damage, mud tubes, or hollow-sounding walls, you could be seeing signs of a termite infestation. Often called “silent destroyers,” termites quietly eat through wood, flooring, and even wallpaper. In 2025, termite-related property damage in the U.S. is estimated to exceed $7 billion annually, making prevention and early detection more critical than…
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Fall Rodent Prevention: Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late
As days get shorter, mice and other rodents also start seeking cozy winter homes—and unfortunately, that often means yours. Once inside, they can cause structural damage, contaminate food, and even create fire hazards by chewing on wiring. Northern Pest’s Proactive Defense for Your Home Taking proactive steps now is the best defense. Northern Pest’s Fall…
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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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