What is That Wasp Doing in the Sand?

What is That Wasp Doing in the Sand? Going to a Michigan beach normally doesn’t come with a lot of natural nuisances. Of course, gulls will hover nearby or even harass you for some of your food, and perhaps some mosquitos will buzz around looking for a snack of their...

Michigan Snakes You Might Encounter

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Snakes of Michigan are mostly harmless to you, and of the 18 different species that can be found in the state, only one is venomous.

Pest Inspection Before Buying a Home

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Pest Inspection Before Buying a Home A home inspection before buying a new house is a necessary step before closing. As a potential buyer, you need to know about any damages or potential safety hazards, and you want peace of mind that what you are about to buy is in...

How Rain Affects Insect Activity

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How Rain Affects Insect Activity Changes in temperature and the shifting seasons have a clear effect on the active pests in and around your home. There are other factors that occur mid-season though, and pests will react not only to changes in heat or daylight, but...

Benefits of Bats in Your Backyard

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Benefits of Bats in Your Backyard Bats provide much more benefits than just making good decorations for Halloween. That spooky appearance really gives them a bad reputation, but the benefits of bats far outweigh any negatives that they have. The ecosystem affected by...

How Different are Squirrels and Rats?

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How Different are Squirrels and Rats? Squirrels and rats have more in common that you might think, but there is still so much that separates the two. True, they are both rodents, yet they have different habits and habitats. Comparing their appearance, diet, and many...