Minnesota Spring Insects
In Minnesota, the weather in the spring can’t decide whether it wants to be spring, summer, or winter. These drastic temperature swings influence a lot about how the insects in the summer will [...] continue reading
Why are Moths Inside My Closet?
The webbing cloth moth is the most common moth found in closets. These moths have golden wings and bodies. Their bodies are only ¼ inches in length with a wingspan of ½ [...] continue reading
Why Do I See Ants in the Winter?
During the winter time, almost all insects are either dormant or freeze to death. But there is one insect that is capable of thriving all winter long. That insect is an ant. Ants [...] continue reading
Why am I Seeing Black and Brown Bugs Inside My Home in the Winter?
Boxelder bug and stink bug sightings are widespread during the fall in Minnesota. Both bugs at this time of year are searching for warm places to go to overwinter. This behavior is [...] continue reading
How are Mice Getting Inside My Home?
Mice are motivated to find warm places to nest as temperatures start to drop. During this time of year, it's common for them nesting inside homes. This causes many homeowners to panic and [...] continue reading
Winter Pests in Minnesota
It‘s the holidays in Minnesota, so people will be hosting many guests. Whether it's Grandpa and Grandma for the weekend or all the cousins spending the day together. If you're lucky you might [...] continue reading
Bald-Faced Hornets in Minnesota
Bald-faced hornets aren’t technically hornets. They are part of the wasp family. They are related to other social wasps in Minnesota such as the paper wasp and yellow jacket. A bald-faced hornet nest [...] continue reading
Yellow Jackets in Minnesota
Out of all the wasps in Minnesota yellow jackets are by far the most aggressive. They also build the largest nests out of all the Minnesota wasps. One yellow jacket nest can have [...] continue reading
Importance of Minnesota’s Pollinators
Minnesota’s Pollinators Minnesota is made up of a variety of different ecosystems, including prairies, forests, wetlands, and urban gardens. Minnesota’s pollinators ensure that these habitats continue to survive and flourish. Minnesota's pollinators [...] continue reading
Stink Bugs in Minnesota
The stink bug we see here in Minnesota is called the brown marmorated stink bug or BMSB for short. The stink bug is an invasive species from eastern Asia. They were brought [...] continue reading
