I live in an apartment and I have roaches, as do the people that like next door to me. My apartment has been sprayed but the roaches are still there. What can I do?
Roaches in apartments are always difficult to control because they move from one unit to another via plumbing and electrical equipment inside walls. Insist that the landlord have the 3 or 4 apartments adjacent to yours treated, or more if other units are infested. Good luck.
Where do all these bug come from that invade my kitchen?
Insects in a kitchen are usually there for two reasons…food and water. Most bugs, insects, eat our food and all need extra moisture (water) throughout their lives.
What is all the scratching noise I hear in my attic?
Scratching noise usually, if it is always in the same area of the attic, indicates a carpenter ant infestation. If it occurs in several areas, you probably have mice. (Visit our Ant Control page for more information on Carpenter Ants).
My neighbor has moles. How can I keep them out of my yard?
There is no sure way to protect against mole infestations. There are, however, several hose end compounds available at nurseries and garden centers. Drench a strip approximately 10’ to 20’ wide around the perimeters, follow the directions carefully. There is finally a good mole control product called Talprid that works if the repellent treatment fails.
Can my home get infested with fleas from mice?
Absolutely! It is not necessary to have pets in order to become infested with fleas in your home. One can bring them in on shoes, pant cuffs, etc. In addition to dog fleas, there are also cat fleas, European mouse fleas, rabbit fleas, dog fleas and human fleas, all of which can enter on others, including mice, rats, squirrels and other critters.
There is an oak tree just down the street from where I live. I looked at it today and I noticed small D shaped holes in the lower part of the trunk. Are emerald ash borers starting to infest our oaks?
Ash borers only attack ash trees (so far). There is a native borer related to the emerald ash borer (both are agrillius spec.) called the 2 lined chestnut borer. He is a deadly customer! Call me for treatment information (800) 404-3033 or visit our Tree Rehabilitation Services.
I have boxwoods in the front of my yard. They look like some of them are turning yellow and have white webbing all over them. Are spiders doing this to my boxwoods?
Unfortunately your boxwoods are infested with spider mites. Repeated treatments with 1 tsp. dish soap and 1 tbs. vegetable oil in 1 quart water through the summer will control this problem.
When is the best time of the year to plant trees and shrubs? Is there any bad time in Michigan?
The best time of year to plant trees and shrubs is anytime up until Thanksgiving and after last frost in spring. More important than timing is proper planting procedure and after care including just enough water to keep the soil moist until plant establishes in it’s new home.
I have a very nice professionally designed and planted landscape. The only problem is with my taxus yews. Plants on level one are in good health and are dark green, the plants that are on level two are yellow. I keep on watering them, but no change. What kind of diseases or insects do I have?
Your taxus are downing! Discontinue sprinkler zone or hand watering. Taxus yews like dry feet.
Before I start a fertilizing program, is it okay for my cat and dogs to walk on it after the fertilizer is spread?
It is a good idea to water in any fertilizer product that has chemicals in it. Cats feet are especially sensitive to some compounds. Remember that dogs and cats don’t wear shoes!
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