Pest control may seem less critical during the winter months due to competing priorities, but that doesn’t make it any less important. You would be wrong in thinking this way; pests are less likely to be active during this period. Although they may appear as a minor inconvenience, pests can quickly turn into major problems if they become an issue for customers
As the weather begins to cool around Minnesota, our phone lines have gotten an increase in inquiries due to ant problems. Ants in winter are a common occurrence, and it’s something that can be handled safely and efficiently if you partner with a licensed and reputable pest control company like EcoTech. We’ve been a fixture in the Twin Cities area for decades and would be happy to come out to your home
Nearly everyone has a fear of insects, bugs or wild animals. For many, this fear is of spiders. Despite all the good spiders do for our environment, they cause intense fear for some of us and just mild stress and annoyance for others. Arachnophobia is the intense fear of spiders and is characterized by causing so much distress that it actually interferes with daily life. No matter where you fall on this spectrum, you probably do not want
Commonly mistaken for ladybugs, the Asian beetle is widely known for infesting our homes around Minneapolis, MN. While Asian beetles look very similar to the ladybug, they are extremely different. If you have an Asian beetle infestation in your Minneapolis, MN home, call your local expert exterminator at EcoTech today. Once asian beetles start
When you find an insect infestation or pests in your home that you do not want there, you want them gone as quickly as possible. The team at EcoTech understands this and offers 24/7 insect and pest removal services for our clients in Minnesota. We believe that you should not have to wait
Box Elder bugs get their name from the fact that they are often found on and near box elder trees. They are generally about ½ inch long and are bright red or black with red lines across their backs. Their wings lay flat over their bodies, making an “X”. When the weather turns cool, Box Elder bugs often invade homes and other structures to find warmth in order to hibernate.
Cooler nights in Minnesota means that the fall season is just around the corner! Many people are enjoying the benefits of the cooler weather: football, pumpkins, harvest, changing leaves, and Thanksgiving, but insects are focused on storing up food and finding a suitable place to settle in for the colder winter months. There are a few things you can do now to keep your home insect-free for the winter:
Wipe Down Kitchen Countertops: Leftover crumbs and spills on the countertops can be excellent sources for insect
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Are you finding a large number of ladybugs infiltrating your home? While ladybugs don’t pose a grave danger to you, your pets or your family, they can be a mild annoyance, especially during times where large numbers are making their way into your home. At EcoTech, we offer high quality pest control to ensure you’ll only see ladybugs outside your home
If you’re a resident of the Minneapolis area, you probably are accustomed to Boxelder bug swarms in the fall. There are a number of reasons the number of calls for Boxelder bug extermination in the fall continues to rise here at EcoTech. If you’re experiencing an infestation of Boxelder bugs in or around your Minneapolis home, don’t hesitate to reach out to our team of experienced exterminators today.
As the crisp air of autumn settles over Minnesota, homeowners often find an unwelcome surprise—an increase in insects sneaking indoors. While it may feel like a sudden invasion, the truth is that fall is the season when many bugs begin searching for warmth, food, and shelter before winter sets in. Understanding why this happens can help you take proactive steps to keep pests out of your home.
