Wintertime Dos And Don’ts To Keep Your Minnesota Home Pest Free
Winter often provides a respite from the sweltering summer heat, but not every irritation disappears with it. That includes pests. Many homeowners and business managers assume they won’t need to deal with common house bugs during winter since there won’t be mosquitoes around in December. But did you know that many types of pests remain active throughout wintertime? According to Pest World, cockroaches can survive below-freezing temperatures and multiple kinds of rodents will invade over 20 million residences annually
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.
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
It is not at all uncommon for Minnesotans to see ladybugs inside your homes and businesses in the colder months, though ladybugs typically hunker down for the winter within the bark of a tree. When inside a home or business, you’re likely to see them around windowsills and door trims, or on the ceiling. Do note that they do not pose any threat to people, pets, or the structure of your home. They also do not breed or multiply
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.
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.
