Trusted Pest Control Services in Minnetonka, MN

Wood destroying organisms in a structure will cause physical damage to the home that may affect core structural elements of the home. Other pests such as spiders decorating walls, trailing ants, or other wandering insects may startle occupants or provide unsightly additions to the home. Unfortunately, a home covered in cobwebs will be valued differently than the exact same home that is pest free. Other insects such as bed bugs or mosquitoes directly attack the residents causing a change in perceived value of the home and property.

For most treatments, you can be present with the technician while they treat. For some of the specialty treatments such as flea treatments, bed bug treatments or some stored product pest treatments, you may need to stay out of the treated area for 1-8 hours. If you are going to be facing a time window of staying out, we will work with you to coordinate a convenient time so you can go have some fun or do something productive while we take care of things on the home front.

Fortunately most scorpion stings in people are uneventful. The Arizona bark scorpion is the only North American scorpion that is a threat to people. Even with this scorpion, reactions range from mild to severe. While most people will experience only pain, swelling, or skin irritation (or nothing), young children and older adults are most susceptible to severe reactions. The deathstalker scorpion is another scorpions to be aware of if you are traveling in the deserts of Northern Africa or the Middle East.

If we are using the definition of a chemical being any substance that has a defined composition, then yes. Our products are clearly defined and calibrated for the specific pests and situations. If we are using the definition of a chemical being a synthesized or man made composition that does not occur in nature, then some of the products we use fall into that category and others do not. When determining which products to use, we start with the pest at hand and look at the specific options available. If you prefer organic, natural, or time released products, we will let you know which options align with your pest goals, what the pros and cons will be, and help you select the best option for your situation. It is important to note that not all treatments require a product or chemicals. Some treatments are done with heat, exclusion, mechanical, or other options. Some situations require monitoring and environmental adjustments. There are as many options for treatments as there are pests and pest goals combinations. Just let us know what you want to aim for and we will work with you to tailor treatment plans to your needs.

Structural pest control products are designed to stay on top of the soil where insects and arachnids traffic. The EPA keeps a close eye on product design to avoid having anything leech into the soil or water systems. Special considerations will be included in the Groundwater Advisory portion of the label. Even termite treatments that dig down into the soil to target subterranean termites are set up to have the product stay in place until it breaks down over several years. If you have an on site well, please let us know about its location and any areas of runoff concern so we can look for any additional safeguards that need to be put into place.