The Paper Wasp a Docile Yet Scary Creature
The Paper wasp, just like any wasp, invokes fear in people. They look big and scary and make a loud sound when flying by. But out of all the social wasp species [...] continue reading
Insect Prevention Plan Blog
We offer a comprehensive plan to eliminate 90% of insects from getting inside your home and building nests outside your home. Our service is scientifically designed around insect phenology in Minnesota. At BOGO Pest Control, [...] continue reading
Minnesota Spring Insects
In Minnesota, the temperatures during the spring fluctuate between spring, summer, and winter temps. These drastic temperature swings heavily influence how insects behave in the summer. When spring starts early, the warm temperatures [...] 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, almost all insects are either dormant or freeze to death, but there is one insect that is capable of thriving all winter long - the ant. It is very common [...] 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 to nest inside homes. This causes many homeowners to panic and question [...] continue reading
Winter Pests in Minnesota
It's the holiday season in Minnesota, and many of us are hosting guests—whether it's grandparents for the weekend or cousins spending the day together. If you're lucky, you might even have an unannounced [...] 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 averages [...] 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 [...] continue reading
