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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In Minnesota’s varied climate—from snowy winters to humid summers—properties face threats from a range of insects and bugs. While a single ant or mosquito might seem harmless
Insects love moisture and standing water around your home, and most often, pest infestations are due to the presence of water. Pest invasions can be a serious problem. Water damage to your home, especially to foundations, drywall, and framing, or the presence of mildew and mold are all invitations for pests to thrive inside the perimeters of your home. All living things need water, and pests are no exception.
Minnesota’s changing seasons bring beauty—but they also attract a variety of pests that can invade your home or property. From warm summers to frigid winters, different pests pose unique threats to your health, comfort, and home’s structural integrity. At EcoTech Pest Control, we specialize in helping Minnesota homeowners identify and eliminate these unwanted intruders
No matter how much you can tolerate or appreciate snakes in the wilderness, nothing compares to the genuine stress of having snakes in your own home. There are many things that can attract snakes into your house and while it’s not common, we have even seen poisonous snakes somehow slither into the comfort of someone’s home. At EcoTech, we are a Minnesota natural pest control service that can safely and efficiently remove snakes from your home without anyone getting harmed. As a local and family-owned pest control company with over 50 years of combined experience, we are confident that if there are snakes in your home
