GOT A PEST PROBLEMIN DULUTH?

Rodent urine and droppings can spread hantavirus, salmonella, and leptospirosis in Duluth households. Signs: ammonia-like smell in enclosed spaces, dark droppings near food, nests of shredded paper or fabric.

Duluth's mild spring weather triggers massive ant nuptial flights from established colonies. Signs: winged ants on windows and porches in April–May, fresh mounds in lawn, sudden new trails indoors.

Wolf spiders in Duluth don't build webs — they hunt at night and can be alarming to find indoors. Signs: large hairy spiders running across floors at night, found in basements and garages, eight eyes visible in flashlight beam.

Centipede bites are rare but painful — similar to a bee sting. Duluth children and pets are most at risk. Signs: red painful welts on skin, centipede sightings increasing in spring, dampness around foundation walls.

Yellowjackets account for the majority of stinging emergencies in Duluth. They nest in soil, walls, and attics. Signs: ground-level entry holes with constant traffic, wasps inside homes through wall cracks.

Bed bug infestations in Duluth multi-unit buildings often require coordinated treatment across multiple apartments. Signs: bites only at night, bugs in headboard cracks, sweet musty odor in heavily infested rooms.