Expert Advice

Summer in Minnesota can be paradise. Except for the mosquitos. And possibly rain. While you can’t do anything about the weather, you can protect your outdoor events from the buzz and bite of unwanted party crashers. Maybe you’re planning a special outd …

Do I need to prevent mice from entering my home? You may ask, how bad is it to have mice inside your home, really? It’s pretty bad, but there’s no reason to panic! In reality, mice are found just about everywhere people are. That means we’re around the …

We’ve all been there. You’re in the middle of dinner when the doorbell rings. It’s another salesperson promoting their pest control services. They want to help you get rid of outdoor bugs like wasps and mosquitos, and indoor pests like mice. You may fe …

Every spring, they seem to appear out of nowhere. You may see one lone ant, and then seemingly overnight, there’s an army of them marching across your kitchen floor. First, the good news: Spring pests such as ants, sowbugs, centipedes, spiders, silverf …

There has been evidence of mice infesting human dwellings as far back as 15,000 years. Since the first time a  mouse sought out the warmth and food sources provided within a living structure, we have had to adjust to sharing space (or find a way to eli …

When it’s dive-bombing your picnic plate, you just want it gone. However, knowing which winged stinger you’re dealing with will help you react in the best way. We’ve put together a simple table to help you learn key differences between bees, wasps, yel …

It’s not your imagination. Ticks and tick-borne illnesses are showing up in the news a lot these days. Unfortunately, it’s because more people are getting sick, and new diseases are showing up where they weren’t found before. A recent study by the CDC …

It’s hard to keep your cool when yellow jackets or wasps target your summer picnic. Because they are more aggressive than bees, these stinging visitors can make everyone anxious, and they’re hard to ignore. If you have children, pets, or people who are …

Why DIYs don’t work for carpenter ants Carpenter ants are hard to manage. And they’re more than a nuisance. They can cause serious damage to your home. They can also travel up to 100 yards. Therefore, even outdoor nests can mean indoor damage as ants c …

Approximately 1,000 cases of tick-borne illnesses such as Lyme disease are diagnosed in Minnesota every year. Certainly, this is cause for concern. The tips here will help you brush up on the best ways to keep ticks off your family and out of your home …

A bed bug infestation is every person’s worst nightmare. Once we have them, they require twice the amount of work to get rid of than bringing them home. Early detection and eradication is the best way to deal with bed bugs as it will be far less costly …

About 1,000 cases of tick-borne diseases are reported in Minnesota every year. Come springtime, we’re inundated with public service announcements warning us about the dangers of deer ticks and tick-borne illnesses. We’re reminded to wear long clothing, …

Ever wondered how to manage a small mouse problem on your own? Below are tips from our team of Experts on managing mice! From where and what to place for traps and bait, to how to keep them from returning. Use mouse traps sooner as opposed to later! If …

Having problems with mice is common for homeowners in the Twin Cities. In fact, they’re not picky about where they take up residence — all that is needed is a small opening (the diameter of a pencil) and the food in your home. This has very little to …

Summer in Minnesota is the season for outdoor activities…don’t let your fun be compromised by stinging pests!

Prepare to see more activity with spring insects: centipedes, ants…

Bloomington and Eagan have identified EAB infest…

Sept. 14th, 2013 Rainbow Treecare planted a Princeton elm tree near Lake of the Isles