Big Rapids faces many pest challenges due to its proximity to many wooded and wetland areas. In addition, the beautiful Muskegon River flows through the heart of the city and creates an ideal habitat for various pests. These pests include mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, bees, wasps, termites, and spiders, to name a few. The lush vegetation […]
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Spiders: How Four Seasons Can Help You?
Spiders There are many spiders in Michigan, the most dangerous being brown recluse and black widow. Their venomous bites can be harmful and deadly to humans. While not deadly, other spiders can be a nuisance with bites and web creation. These bites can lead to allergic reactions, red bumps, and pain. The presence of spiders […]
Termites: How Four Seasons Can Help You?
Termites Termites come in various forms, each with their own preferences. Dampwood termites thrive in moist and damp environments. Drywood termites prefer dry and arid areas. The most common termite in Michigan is the Eastern Subterranean Termite, which thrives in soil and infests wood that has any contract with the ground. The cellulose in organic […]
Wasps/Bees: How Four Seasons Can Help You?
Wasps/Bees Wasps are known for their painful stings, which can cause allergic reactions ranging from mild swelling to severe anaphylaxis in sensitive individuals. This poses a direct health risk, especially during peak activity seasons (Aug-Oct). Their food sources are scarce and become more aggressive. Their presence near human-inhabited areas such as gardens, picnics, and outdoor […]
Fleas: How Four Seasons Can Help You?
Fleas Fleas can significantly impact human and pet health and comfort in several ways. Fleas can cause intense itching and discomfort in pets, leading to skin irritation, hair loss, and secondary infections. They can also transmit diseases like Bartonella (causing cat scratch disease) and tapeworms, affecting overall health. While fleas primarily target animals, they can […]
Ticks: How Four Seasons Can Help You?
Ticks Ticks pose significant health risks to humans and pets by transmitting diseases through their bites. For humans, tick-borne illnesses such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and Ehrlichiosis can cause fever, fatigue, and, in severe cases, neurological damage. Pets are also vulnerable; ticks can cause anemia skin irritation, and transmit diseases like Lyme […]
Mosquitoes: How Four Seasons Can Help You?
Mosquitoes Mosquitoes significantly impact human health and comfort primarily through their role as vectors of diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, Zika virus, and West Nile virus. These diseases can cause severe illness and even death in affected populations. Additionally, mosquito bites can cause discomfort, itching, and allergic reactions, affecting people’s daily lives and sleep […]