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.
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
Insects are often found outdoors during summer when temperatures reach up to 90+ degrees Fahrenheit. But how do they survive the harsh winters? Many insects have evolved ways to adapt to seasonal changes, including some that live
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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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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To Our Valued Clients,
Our employees and our customers are our top priority, and we are doing everything we can to ensure the health and safety of each.
As deemed by the Minnesota State Government and the MN Dept of Health, we are a essential business, and will remain open and in full operation.
In addition to our standard levels of sterilization and disinfection between each customer visit, our technicians are disinfecting themselves and equipment throughout the day.
Our technicians are practicing social distancing, and will not be greeting or shaking customer hands at this time.
All estimates, recommendations, payments, etc. can and will be made contact-free at this time.
We realize that some may feel this is an overreaction to the current situation, but we would rather error on taking precautions beyond the currently stated CDC recommendations to make every effort to ensure the health of our community.
Sincerely,
The Entire Ecotech Team