When my 9 year old daughter mentioned that her mosquito bite was itching quite a bit, I was immediately intrigued (and admittedly slightly concerned). A mosquito bite is not inherently concerning in Detroit, but a mosquito bite in November…with a foot of snow on the ground, now that is something…
Mouse droppings in the cupboard. How did they get there? In the world of pests, we see loads of droppings in odd places. People want to know how the rodent got in there. The answer is simple: they jumped. Inevitably, they ask in astonishment, how high can mice jump? Just…
What’s the difference between a wasp and a hornet? Because wasps and hornets are one and the same, it may be hard to tell which flying insect is swarming, but these small details can be used to differentiate one from the other. Here is what you need to know regarding…
As an associate certified entomologist and a rock climber, I get plenty of climbers envy when I study insects and arachnids. They have different body structures that make the feet of scaling a vertical or overhanging wall much easier. During a climb, I heard a loud pop and learned about…
Since I work with insects and arachnids all day, I get excited to share my knowledge and experiences with my kids. I should be used to it by now, but it still surprises me when they show little interest in how that particular crawler develops or what that flying harpoon…
We oftentimes get calls from homeowners who have just found a mouse in their newly built home. Frequently, they are upset with the builder for not building their home correctly. It is important to understand that new or old, all homes have potential entry points for mice. Here are the…
