Detroit North, MI

37728 Hills Tech Drive
Farmington Hills, MI 48331

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Most Trusted Service in Detroit, MI

Detroit, MI

Your first appointment starts with a detailed inspection of your home to identify target areas.
We create a pest control plan that’s tailored to the size and shape of your property.
Aptive professionals use effective methods to control pests all year.
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Don’t take on bugs alone. Aptive Environmental makes pest control convenient. Call our Farmington Hills, MI branch today at (248) 509-2847 to schedule service in the Detroit area.

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Pest Control in Detroit, MI

Why are Pests Attracted to Homes in the Detroit Area?

Pests enter buildings looking for food, water and shelter. Crumbs, dirty dishes, spills and food items left unsealed all represent easy food sources for hungry pests. Bugs and rodents can find ways into homes through tiny cracks in walls or tears in window screens. Some pests can cause serious structural damage once they’re inside.

Pest Prevention Tips for Michigan Homeowners

The same things that make our homes feel comfortable to us also tend to attract pests. Access to water, food and warmth makes it easy for bugs and rodents to thrive in homes. A few crumbs on the floor or unsealed food in the pantry make perfect food sources for pests. Knowing what attracts pests lets you take the right steps to keep them out.

Composting For Detroit Homes

Composting can also attract pests. 30% of all household waste in the U.S. is organic materials and many people use composting to help reduce this waste. Unfortunately, composting can provide an easy food source for bugs and rodents. These quick composting tips can reduce the risk of pest infestations: Bury your compost pile at least 8” in the ground so rodents can’t easily access it.

Composting For Detroit Homes (Cont'd)

Mix your compost to aerate it and speed up the chemical reactions. This also makes it less attractive to rats. If you’re composting in a bin, create a barrier with wire, sticks, rocks or anything else that will close it off from pests. Pour a layer of dirt or dried leaves on top to partially mask the smell of the food materials inside.

Spring Pests Near Detroit

Spring is when you’ll commonly see increased pest activity indoors and outdoors. Ants, spiders, rats and mice that overwintered in homes reemerge to search for food. Rats can be especially problematic around urban areas, where access to tunnels and building complexes lets them thrive through the cold months.

Summer Pests Near Detroit

Ticks and silverfish are especially prevalent in the summer in Michigan. Tick populations boom after the winter. The risk of picking up a tick also increases as people spend more time outdoors. Silverfish, meanwhile, become more active in warmer temperatures and higher humidity.

Fall Pests Near Detroit

Insects look for cracks, holes and gaps in exterior walls to enter homes before the winter cold sets in. Among the pests that search for shelter to lay eggs or overwinter are ticks, spiders, mice, rats and beetles. Millipedes also gather in larger numbers around driveways and garages in the fall.

Winter Pests Near Detroit

Rodents can become a damaging pest if they find a way into your house during the fall and winter. Mice and rats build nests in basements and walls where they can destroy wiring and reproduce rapidly. Millipedes hide in out-of-the-way areas like vents and cabinets. Earwigs that make it indoors also remain active through the winter.

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