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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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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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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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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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