Summer in Michigan brings warm weather, outdoor adventures, and the joy of spending time in nature. However, it can also mean encounters with stinging insects that have the potential to turn a pleasant day into a painful one. Your home…
When summer rolls around, it’s time for your yard to shine! But if wildlife is becoming a nuisance on your property, it can spell trouble for your lovely plant life and your family members. Groundhogs (also known as whistlepigs) are…
Groundhogs may look cute, but groundhog foundation damage is more serious than you think. While groundhogs are best known for eating your garden and flowerbeds, they’re also well known for their large, distinctive burrows. These have wide, round openings, usually…
Cases of animal distemperment in Michigan are a frequent occurrence. It is sadly common to see distemper in squirrels, skunks, opossums, raccoons, and other wild and domestic carnivores. At Creature Control we get about a dozen calls per year to…
Ant activity spikes in summer when warmer temperatures kick their insect instincts into gear. This means they leave their nests looking for food and expanding their shelter, which can lead to a host of problems for homeowners. Don’t let ant…
From spring to late fall, animals will be giving birth in Michigan, which makes sense—when there are nutrients abound, mothers are better able to feed their young. But new life means new activity, and this can result in animals expanding…
Bats are federally protected creatures and an important part of our ecosystem. From controlling bug populations to acting as pollinators, these fuzzy mammals contribute immensely to nature and modern society. But when bats decide to roost in your home, not…
Gearing up for spring means thinking about your front yard—how you’ll care for it this year, when the ground will be thawed enough to plant, and new landscaping ideas you may want to pursue. But fresh earth and new plant…
When winter rolls around, Michigan homeowners know how lovely it is to nestle down in a pile of blankets or in front of a fireplace. Whether you’re avoiding going out in the snow, or you’ve just come home from a…
As the weather warms up, more and more insects will start to become active. Of the various subspecies that you might see around your home, bees and stinging insects can be the most troubling to spot as they probe high…