Spotted Lanternfly Is Now in Jackson County. What Homeowners Should Do This Fall
It was only a matter of time. The spotted lanternfly has been hopping its way across the Midwest for a few years now, and this fall it officially showed up in Jackson County. If you have never seen one, picture a moth-sized planthopper with gray spotted wings up front and a flash of red underneath […]
Lansing’s Bed Bug Ranking Keeps Climbing
Every year, one of the big national pest companies publishes a list of the 50 worst U.S. cities for bed bugs. Chicago has held the top spot for a long time. Detroit sits near the top. Grand Rapids and Flint have been regulars. And then there’s Lansing, which keeps inching its way up the list […]
Why Older Lansing Neighborhoods See More Mice Every Fall
The first cold snap hits Lansing, and my phone starts doing something funny. Calls from the Eastside, Old Town, Westside, Moores Park. Same week, same complaint, almost the same wording: “I heard something in the wall last night.” Newer subdivisions out by the edges of town? Quiet. It’s the houses with the big front porches […]
How to Prevent Stink Bugs in Michigan
Every September, it starts. One lands on your screen door. Then two more show up on the siding. By October, your south-facing wall looks like a convention center for brown marmorated stink bugs — and nobody sent you an RSVP. Michigan homeowners know this drill all too well. The moment temperatures dip into the low […]
Most Common House Pests Found in Lansing Michigan
Nobody moves to Lansing expecting to share their kitchen with a cockroach. And yet, every single season brings a fresh wave of critters looking for warmth, water, and whatever you left on the counter last night. Michigan’s humid summers and brutal winters create the perfect storm for pest problems, and Lansing sits right in the […]
How Hornets Choose Nesting Sites Near High-Traffic Areas
Ever wonder why hornets always seem to build right where you walk, eat, or park your car? It is not bad luck. These insects are actually making calculated decisions about where to set up shop, and unfortunately, the spots they love most tend to be the same ones your family uses every single day. They […]
Why Some Michigan Properties Experience Recurring Wasp Problems Every Summer
Every summer, it happens again. You spot the papery gray nest tucked under your eave, wedged behind the shutters, or hanging from the porch ceiling and you could swear you knocked one down in that exact spot last July. You did. And the year before that, too. Recurring wasp problems aren’t bad luck. Certain Michigan […]
Why Hornet Colonies Expand Rapidly in Late Summer
Something strange happens to hornet nests once the calendar flips toward late summer. A colony that seemed manageable in June suddenly feels like it tripled overnight. Homeowners across Jackson call us in a bit of a panic this time of year, convinced a brand-new nest appeared out of nowhere. The truth is a little less […]
The Relationship Between Outdoor Lighting and Flying Insect Activity
Ever notice how one warm evening turns your porch into a landing strip for every flying bug in Jackson? You flip on the lights, settle into a chair, and within minutes there’s a swarm circling the bulb like it’s the hottest club in town. That’s not bad luck. It’s biology, and understanding it can save […]
The Hidden Nesting Locations Wasps Use Around Modern Homes
Most people picture a wasp nest hanging from a tree branch or tucked under a porch roof. Those are certainly common spots, but they are far from the only places wasps choose to call home. What surprises many homeowners is how often wasps build nests in places that are rarely inspected. By the time the […]