With more than 10,000 different species of ants around the world, they are one of the most common pests that we battle in our homes and on our property. In fact, ants are all around us and experts estimate that for every single human on the planet, there are 1 million ants. They come in different sizes, colors, and some bite, one thing they all have in common is their appetite.
As the weather cools in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, many pests start seeking shelter indoors, making fall a critical time for homeowners to protect their properties. Unwanted pests such as rodents, spiders, and insects are more likely to invade homes during this season in search of warmth and food. Taking proactive steps to prevent infestations can save you from dealing with bigger problems down the road. Eco Tech Pest Control offers effective, eco-friendly solutions to keep your home safe and pest-free this fall.
As the temperatures drop in our Minnesota towns, we all tend to stay indoors a bit more. If you ask anyone why that seems to be the trend, the overwhelmingly obvious answer is always to stay warm! Unfortunately, we are not the only ones trying to escape the cold. Insects and winter weather tend to disagree. So much so that many insects find refuge indoors while the frost takes over Minnesota. If you are noticing this problem
Life in the technological age may lead you to believe that we should have flying cars and be free of inconveniences like household pests. That is just not the case. Nature may always win the wider war, but companies like EcoTech exist to win the battles. When bugs invade our home and work spaces, EcoTech is the industry leader in common infestation situations and in emergency pest control services.
In Minnesota, boxelder bugs emerge from overwintering sites during spring as the brutal winters shift into sunnier days. The adults will be in search for low vegetation and seeds on the ground during spring and early summer, and begin mating a couple weeks after they started feeding. In mid July the females need to find seed-bearing boxelder trees (hence how they get their name) where they lay eggs on the trunks, branches and leaves. They are rarely found on male boxelder trees, and sometimes Boxelder bugs also feed on maple or ash trees.
