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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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!
It’s that time of year again – the nights are getting longer, and the temperatures are dropping. The start of the 4th quarter in businesses signals a time for the assessment of preventative maintenance programs in preparation for the start of the new year. As your business schedules year-end program reviews, consider reviewing the effectiveness of your pest management program
The fall months bring cooler temperatures and longer nights, but with it, also comes the warning that winter is right on its heels. With winter comes much snow and ice storms and increased standing water due to the effects of snow melt. This much water tends to cause insects to seek dry shelter. Termites are no exception to this rule.
While termites are more numerous in the Spring season, they remain active year-round, as they do not go into any dormant phase during the winter months. In fact, as the temperatures plunge
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Many business owners, especially those that provide food solutions, deal with flies in the interior spaces on a daily basis. Some owners have utilized “fly fans” that blast air
