It is common knowledge that Minnesota deals with extreme dips in the temperatures in the winter months (dropping from a summer average of 75oF to a bone-chilling average of 12oF in the peak of winter). It’s not only the humans that get cold and seek warmth during this season, but pests are also on the hunt for warmth. Unfortunately, that warmth is, more often than not, found in your homes and businesses.
Perhaps we’ve all been there, we open a box of decorations that have been in storage all year and out comes a bug. It gives us the creeps! Perhaps you’ve seen signs of critters being around. Perhaps you read the recent article in the Twin Cities Pioneer Press that discussed invasive species of pests found in holiday greenery purchased at local retailers? What kind of pests are you likely to encounter
If you’ve ever owned pets, like dogs or cats, you’ve likely dealt with fleas. This is a common issue and can be brought under control rather easily, if caught early. Fleas can spread quickly, and when they are seen inside your home, you need to take immediate action to avoid infestation. Fleas feed on blood and can be present not only on your pets, but yourself as well! It’s best to contact a pest control service such as EcoTech in the Twin Cities.
Cockroaches are among the top pests that plague homes. Worldwide, there are over 4,000 species of roaches. Thankfully, there are only four main species that are commonly found. We know, this is four too many! The pest control specialists at EcoTech are ready to help you rid yourself of roaches, if you find them in your home or business.
As we mentioned, there are about four species of roaches that have made their way to Minnesota, they are the American cockroach, the Oriental
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Apartments are just as susceptible to pest infestations as single-family dwellings. Apartment buildings pose additional challenges, in that there are many ‘nooks and crannies,’ many people’s schedules to balance with gaining access to treat issues and keeping a handle on the many things that attract insects. Fortunately, the professional pest control management team at EcoTech is experienced with handling large-scale commercial properties and apartment dwellings. We have many years experience and will keep your tenant buildings bug and pest free!
