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PEST PROSpectives
What's bugging you?! The pest-control experts at Pest Pros of Michigan share their knowledge about various pests that may be bugging you in your home or business.
Episodes
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Five Scary Things About Pests
PEST PROS of Michigan ACE Amber Byars counts down five pest problems that feel the most frightening because they stay hidden, spread fast, and sometimes…
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Where To Draw The Line With Backyard Wildlife
A raccoon on the fence, a rabbit in the garden, a deer in the back corner of the yard, it can all feel harmless until it suddenly isn’t. This time on PEST…
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Understanding Organic vs Traditional Pest Control
“Organic” and “green” pest control sound simple until you try to pin down what’s actually being applied in your kitchen, your basement, or your yard. This time…
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Mosquito-Borne Illnesses In Michigan: What to Know
PEST PROS of Michigan expert Tony Sorrentino digs into mosquito-borne illnesses in Michigan, focusing on West Nile virus and Eastern equine encephalitis and…
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A Pest Inspection Will Add Important Info to a Home Inspection
This time on PEST PROSpectives, special guest Larry Mason of Great Lakes Home Inspections joins Pest Pros' Tony Sorrentino to break down what a professional…
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Hidden Pests, Big Problems
This time on PEST PROSpectives, ACE Tony Sorrentino is joined by Daine Patton of Nebraska-based Bats to Rats Wildlife Control and Prevention. Tony and Daine…
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Understanding In2Care: Mosquito Control Works Best When You Break The Breeding Cycle
Mosquitoes don’t just ruin a summer evening, they can act as vectors for serious disease. ACE Tony Sorrentino gets real about what that means in this episode…
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What Your House Quietly Advertises To Wildlife
A quarter inch gap sounds harmless until it becomes a front door for mice. We sit down with Jay Vincent from Smart Solutions and Tony Sorrentino from Pest Pros…
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Zoonotic Diseases Like Hantavirus Can Spread Faster Than You Think
This time on PEST PROSpectives, the real-world risks behind zoonotic diseases are discussed - and why the cleanup is often more dangerous than the wildlife…
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More Wild Wildlife Calls from a Pest Pro
Pest Pros wildlife specialist Josh Hodge returns to PEST PROSpectives with more true field stories about bats, raccoons, and foxes that turn attics, chimneys…
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What the Pest Pros Say About Increasing Tick Numbers
This time on PEST PROSpectives, PEST PROS Associate Certified Entomologist Tony Sorrentino lays out where ticks hide in Michigan, how their life cycle works…
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The Pest Pros Help Keep Kalamazoo Growlers Fans Comfortable
This time on PEST PROSpectives, Pest Pros ACE Tony Sorentino is joined by Jaylynn Struth from the Kalamazoo Growlers to talk about how fans at a riverfront…
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Spider-Proofing Your Home
This time on PEST PROSpectives: Associate Certified Entomologist Amber Byars breaks down the spiders people actually see around Michigan homes and why they…
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Wild Wildlife Calls From A Pest Pro
This time on PEST PROSpectives, we hear stories with wildlife specialist Josh Hodge and get a real look at what it takes to move animals out of human spaces…
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How To Identify And Eliminate Odorous House Ants
This time on PEST PROSpectives, ACE Amber Byars unpacks odorous house ants: how to identify the rotten‑fruit smell, why colonies bud, and where they hide…
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Five Common Pest Control Myths, Debunked By A Pro
Think one spray will wipe out a pest problem? On this episode of PEST PROSpectives, we take you inside the real mechanics of control—life cycles, hidden…
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Health Risks Of Mice And How Pros Protect Your Home
In this episode of PEST PROSpectives, we unpack why mice thrive in human spaces and how that intersects with real health risks, from bacteria on dishes to…
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How Proactive Pest Control Protects Business Continuity
What if pest control were less about spraying and more about protecting your entire operation? In this episode of PEST PROSpectives, we dive into the…
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Nuisance Bugs - They Don’t Bite, They Just Bug You
In this episode of PEST PROSpectives, Associate Certified Entomologist Amber Byars unpacks nuisance pests that don’t bite or break things but still drive you…
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Why Your Home Signals “Vacancy” and How to Shut the Door
Cold snaps don’t just change the weather—they change the balance of your home. As nights dip into the 50s, mice, rats, and squirrels start scanning structures…
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Hitchhiker Bugs: Let Them Hop On and You Bring Them Home (or Not!)
Think pests sneak in through open windows? The ones causing the most stress are often the stowaways you carried inside. We unpack the world of hitchhiker…
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The Associate Certified Entomologist: Why Credentials Matter in Pest Control
You have heard us mention it on almost every episode: Associate Certified Entomologist. But what does it mean? Why does it matter to Pest Pros of Michigan…
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Concerned About Chemicals in Pest Control? Listen to This
Curious about the safety of pest control chemicals around your family and pets? You're not alone. This eye-opening episode of PEST PROSpectives with Associate…
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The Gross Truth About What's Really Flying Around Your Bananas
Tony Sorrentino, Associate Certified Entomologist at Pest Pros of Michigan, is back with us on this episode of PEST PROSpectives and reveals the surprising…
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Creating Your Pest-Free Haven in 5 Steps
Your outdoor living space is your sanctuary - your place for warm weather activities and enjoyment. In this episode of PEST PROSpectives, Associate Certified…
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When Wasps, Hornets, and Bees Make Your Home Their Own
The fear of stinging insects is real. You may have waited months and months to get out in your outdoor living sanctuary to enjoy the warm weather. Then, boom!…
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Keeping Pests Gone: Five Expert Strategies
What a relief! Your pest control pros have left - and so have the pests. But, how do you assure those pests won't be back? In this episode of PEST…
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Buzz Off: Why Your Neighbor's Yard Matters in Mosquito Control
Backyard fun is a huge part of summertime enjoyment. But, mosquitos can definitely interfere and cause an itch you would rather not have to stratch. In this…
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Top 5 Pests That Can Make You Sick
What lurks in your home could be silently threatening your family's health. In this episode of PEST PROSpectives, Amber Byers, Associate Certified Entomologist…
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Could Termites be Chomping Away at Your House Right Now?
Like little silent invaders, termites don't make a sound. They just quietly chomp away at the wood in your home until you happen to notice. That could take a…
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Look Before You Sign: The Critical Pest Inspection Guide for Homebuyers
Ask yourself: Have you honestly looked over a property you were considering renting or buying with an eye-out for signs of an infestation? In this episode of…
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The Ants are Coming!
They are the most common warm-weather pests to crawl around on your property: Ants! In this episode of PEST PROSpectives, Associate Certified Entomologist…
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These Five Stages, Called IPM, are Key to Pest Control
When you discover a pest infestation, it can be very disconcerting. Questions come up, like: Is my family safe? How did these pests get in? How do we get these…
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Bedbugs: Finding Them, Getting Rid of Them and Keeping Them Out
They find a nice warm spot, tuck themselves in and sleep tight. Until they're hungry. Then, they set out on a trek to find a nice blood meal. Maybe it's you!…
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Understanding Bats: Helpful Outside but Harmful Inside
Adorable probably isn't a word folks would use to describe bats. In fact, some might call them downright creepy. But, Chris Luteyn - a Pest Pros wildlife…
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What to Do When Cute Squirrels Become Pests
Your average neighborhood squirrels are certainly cute. Some would say adorable! But, very often their happy scampering around can lead to trouble. How so?…
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How to Know When it's Time to Call A Pest Control Professional
Many of us are do-it-yourselfers. We are game to tackle many household projects and problems and bring the solution. But how to we know when we've reached a…
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These 5 Bugs Are the Ones Likely Overwintering at Your House
Now that we know bugs may not just die off in winter and, instead, find a place to snuggle up and sleep, which ones are they? In this episode of PEST…
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Here's What the Pest Pros Say about Keeping Mice Out
Mice are pretty crafty. Not to mention able squeeze into some small spaces. One of them could be a small space in your own home. In our first PEST PROSpectives…
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Many Bugs Hibernate in Winter (Possibly in your Home)
You might thing bugs die off when winter temperatures set in - then repopulate when it warms up in spring. Not true for many bugs. They generally do not do…