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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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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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