Treatment for the Asian Citrus Psyllio Insect Huanglongbing (citrus greening) is a bacteria spread by the saliva of an insect called the Asian Citrus Psyllio. This disease can also be known as yellow dragon disease and is one of the most dangerous citrus plant diseases in the world. Treatment for your dooryard citrus will require… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Pest Control
Landlords Beware of Bed Bug Lawsuits
Landlords beware of bed bug lawsuits – Jeff White of “Bed Bug Central”, who is an expert on bed bug litigation, says during the next two years it’s going to be a complete circus when it comes to bed bug litigation and property management. Passing the cost of bed bug treatment via the lease is… Read more »
Carpenter Bees or Bumble Bees… Which is It?
Are Bumble Bees Hovering Around Your Home? Probably not, they are more likely carpenter bees looking for some nice soft wood to burrow into. This bee “drills” a hole, usually about ½” in diameter, in places like fascia boards. After she enters the wood she turns at a right angle and chews with the grain… Read more »
AMERICAN PEST CONTROL POLICY:
You Should Either Have Pests or a Pest Control Firm… Not Both! We Provide Complete Elimination or Your Money Back – IN WRITING!!! WHAT ABOUT INITIAL TREATMENT COST? American’s “ORGANIC” program is designed to efficiently eliminate any existing problems without costly “clean outs” as well as protect the premises from new infestations as they occur…. Read more »
BLACK-WINGED CARPENTER ANTS ARE QUEENS AND KINGS
Black-Winged Carpenter Ants (Order Hymenoptera) General Pest Information: Black swarming carpenter ants are usually seen in small numbers, that is, less than 100, and usually appear in the cooler part of a hot humid day. They are attracted to light and are usually found swarming around electric light bulbs or other light sources. The adult… Read more »
Moles and Voles – Which is it?
Control these Unwanted Pests in Michigan & Florida! Moles damage our beautiful (and expensive) lawns by burrowing under and in the root systems of lawns and gardens. They eat mostly worms and sometimes grubs but rarely feed on grass. However, their burrowing kills the grass leaving ugly scars and mounds. Voles also burrow under ground… Read more »
Moth Fly, Drain Fly or Sewer Fly – Which is it?
Get Rid of Moth Flies in Detroit, Michigan The moth fly, drain fly and sewer fly are really all the same fly, they are hairy, tiny little flies that breed and inhabit our buildings. Although usually thought of as nuisance pests, there have been cases where inhalation of their body parts caused bronchial asthma. Moth… Read more »
Bee, Hornets and Wasps Season in Michigan
It’s that time of year again! Late summer and fall is the time to be careful about stinging insects. In spring bees, hornets and wasps are pollinators in search of sweets and other carbohydrates. Late in the year they begin to search for proteins such as insects which the place in their nests to feed… Read more »
WHAT KIND OF COCKROACH DO I HAVE?
Cockroaches pose a serious threat to human health. They, cockroaches emit allergens that worsen asthma symptoms and transmit disease pathogens that cause diarrhea, typhoid fever, dysentery and food poisoning among other ailments. Cockroaches are also loathed by most people and evoke a stigma that creates the perception that infested homes and businesses are dirty and… Read more »
White Tailed Deer – How to Prevent and Control Deer
Look mommy we have a deer in our back yard!! What used to be a pleasant interlude has become a disaster in many landscapes today. Deer damage many of our beautiful landscape plants by feeding on them especially because of the large herds we now have. They also cause damage by “bedding down” in bushes… Read more »