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
33 episodes
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 of Michigan to unpack what “exclusion” really means and why it’s the foundation of l...
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 itself. PEST PROS Associate Certified Entomologist Tony Sorrentino ...
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, and crawl spaces into wildlife shelters. Subscribe to PEST PROSpectives w...
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, and what you can do right now to protect your yard, your pets, and yourself. ...
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 ballpark like Mayor's Riverfront Park stay comfortable during peak mosquito season. ...
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 show up in basements, porch light fixtures, and around overgrown landscaping. <...
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 safely. From rooftop squirrel standoffs to skunk spray up close and even deer ...
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 indoors and out. Subscribe to PEST PROSpectives where you get podcasts....
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 harborage, exterior pressure—and explain why lasting results come from strategy, not wishfu...
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 parasites that ride in unnoticed. ACE Amber Byars shares practical steps to c...
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 high-stakes world of commercial pest management where food safety, pharmaceutical integrity, a...
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 up the wall, from stink bugs and boxelder bugs to Asian lady beetles, crickets, spring...
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 for warmth, cover, and easy calories. We sit down with associate certified entomologi...
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 bugs—bed bugs, German cockroaches, and pantry invaders like Indian meal moths and cigarett...
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 customers?In this special double episode of PEST PROSpectives, ACEs Tony Sorrentin...
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 Certified Entomologist Amber Byars tackles the most common questions and misconceptio...
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 truth about fruit flies and their household cousins.Most people don't realize th...
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! The uninvited buzzing of bees, wasps and hornets around your space.In this epi...
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 Entomologist Amber Byers returns to discuss five essential strategies for creati...
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 PROSpectives, Pest Pro Tony Sorrentino tells us how the Pest Pros go about keeping them out...
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 episode of PEST PROSpectives, Pest Pro Amber Byars tells us what the pros do to r...
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 and Director of Field Operations with the Pest Pros of Michigan, reveals...
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 while.Unless you know what to look for. Pest Pros of Michigan Associate C...
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 PEST PROSpectives, Associate Certified Entomologist Tony Sorrentino discusses th...