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.
There are certain pests around the home that are scarier than others. Sure, we all know that ants can be annoying to deal with, but they don’t cause the same level of fear as spiders do. It should come as no surprise that the Twin Cities area Minnesota has plenty of spider species. Some are harmful and others are not, but you probably don’t want to spend your free time deciding which one’s are ok to keep around the home
