St. Paul, Minnesota City Guide

St. Paul, Minnesota City Guide

St. Paul is the capital and second most populous city in Minnesota, with a resident population of around 300,000. As one-half of the famed ‘Twin Cities ’ (with Minneapolis being the other half), the Minneapolis-St. Paul Greater Metropolitan area is home to over 3 million residents and is the 16th most populous metropolitan area in the United States. As the core of a large metropolitan area, St. Paul is home to the wide range of pest control problems common the significant urbanized zones.

St. Paul’s climate is best classified as a ‘humid continental’ climate zone. This sees the city experience four distinct seasons. Summers are hot and humid, while during the winter, St. Paul can be subject to frigid Arctic weather systems. This can have the effect of killing off pest populations during cold periods, but can also have the opposite impact of driving them into homes to find a warm refuge. St. Paul also regularly experiences a wide range of different weather events, including snow, rain, ice, thunderstorms and tornadoes, which can have a similar effect on the pest population in the area.

Common pests in and around St. Paul includes cluster flies, spiders, and rodents. Cluster flies can be a particularly annoying pest problem that is likely to occur during the warmer months in the St. Paul area. Slightly larger in size than common house flies, cluster flies are black with short yellow hairs covering their thorax. Cluster flies typically infest the home during the fall and early winter, where they incubate during the cold weather. Usually, these flies become active during period of warmer weather in the spring, and can be a real nuisance. This pest is particularly difficult to eradicate with DIY measures, as sprays and other treatments normally only take care of a small percentage of the population, leaving the rest to continue incubation and reproduction. For a thorough elimination of a cluster fly infestation, it is best to consult the services of a professional pest control specialist.

Common pests in and around St. Paul includes cluster flies, spiders, and rodents. Cluster flies can be a particularly annoying pest problem that is likely to occur during the warmer months in the St. Paul area. Slightly larger in size than common house flies, cluster flies are black with short yellow hairs covering their thorax. Cluster flies typically infest the home during the fall and early winter, where they incubate during the cold weather. Usually, these flies become active during period of warmer weather in the spring, and can be a real nuisance. This pest is particularly difficult to eradicate with DIY measures, as sprays and other treatments normally only take care of a small percentage of the population, leaving the rest to continue incubation and reproduction. For a thorough elimination of a cluster fly infestation, it is best to consult the services of a professional pest control specialist.

Rodents are a common problem in many homes within the St. Paul area. Rats and mice can enter a home through small cracks and gaps and can even squeeze through the tiniest of spaces beneath doors. Rodents are particularly problematic as they can spread germs and disease throughout a home, chew through wires and electrical cables, and breed incredibly easily. It can be possible to treat a rodent infestation problem in the home with baits and traps; however, the former can lead to rodents dying and decomposing in hard to reach areas of a home and can be a health risk for pets, while clever rodents can evade traps quite easily. For a thorough and complete rodent extermination, it is best to contact a licensed exterminator.

The greater St. Paul area offers a number of reliable professional pest control agencies. One such of these is Plunkett’s Pest Control, a family owned and operated company who have been providing pest control solutions for St. Paul residents for three generations. Their pest removal technicians are also some of the most experienced in the business, with the average tenure with the company standing at 17 years. Some other reputable pest control service providers in the St. Paul area include Rove Pest Control, Laughlin’s Pest and Critter Control of Minnesota and Adam’s Pest Control Inc.

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