The Associate Certified Entomologist: Why Credentials Matter in Pest Control

How To Identify And Eliminate Odorous House Ants

Mar 5, 2026

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. Episode Resources Pest Pros of Michigan...

Health Risks Of Mice And How Pros Protect Your Home

Dec 15, 2025

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 clean, sanitize, and block future...

Five Common Pest Control Myths, Debunked By A Pro

Dec 15, 2025

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 wishful thinking. With Amber...

Nuisance Bugs – They Don’t Bite, They Just Bug You

Nov 7, 2025

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, springtails, earwigs, and pill...

How Proactive Pest Control Protects Business Continuity

Nov 7, 2025

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, and business continuity...

Why Your Home Signals “Vacancy” and How to Shut the Door

Oct 7, 2025

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 entomologist Tony Sorrentino to...

Hitchhiker Bugs: Let them Hop On and You Bring them Home (or Not!)

Oct 6, 2025

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 cigarette beetles—and show how...

Concerned about Chemicals in Pest Control? Listen to This

Sep 3, 2025

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 misconceptions about chemical safety...

The Gross Truth About What’s Really Flying Around Your Bananas

Jul 30, 2025

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 that fruit flies aren't just...

Creating Your Pest-Free Haven in 5 Steps

Jul 7, 2025

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 creating a pest-free environment...