Minnesotan pests love to be warm in winter, just like humans. Your home is a good place for them to do this. Pests can move into your home from the roof to crawl space in winter. They are often not detected. While some pests aren’t an issue, others can cause serious problems. For example, they can chew on electrical wires and transmit diseases to other animals. Check below to find out where you can check
Nearly every homeowner deals with unwanted pests in or around the home every year, in some shape or form. In many cases, the problem may be isolated, and the homeowner will use over-the-counter
Bed bugs are an unfortunate find in many homes and businesses each year, and no place is exempt. It’s also important to note that bed bugs can be active during all months of the year, though only adult bed bugs can survive the Minnesota winters.
Oftentimes, reports of bed bugs increase after the holidays because of the increase in the number of visitors to one’s home or business. Bed bugs often “hitchhike” into a home
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Perhaps you’ve noticed a few pests around your home that you would like to be rid of. You may have tried some popular branded at-home treatment with little to no success. You’ve thought about hiring a pest control service to come over and treat the home, but you don’t want to get stuck in any contracts that obligate you to a year’s worth of monthly services that you don’t need. You just want this issue dealt with for the time being. Are you stuck? Not at all! EcoTech offers non-contract pest control services frequently and would be glad to rid
Spiders can be creepy to see within the household, but for the most part, spiders are beneficial to the ecosystem. In fact, they help control the population of other unwanted pests. During these cooler months, you will likely see the products of spiders more often – their webs. These can appear large and are certainly a nuisance to walk into. Most spider bites
Perhaps you’ve noticed a few pests around your home that you would like to be rid of. You may have tried some popular branded at-home treatment with little to no success. You’ve thought about hiring a pest control service to come over and treat the home, but you don’t want to get stuck in any contracts that obligate you to a year’s worth of monthly services that you don’t need. You just want this issue dealt with for the time being. Are you stuck? Not at all! EcoTech offers non-contract pest control services frequently and would be glad to rid you of your unwanted pests.
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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