GOT A PEST PROBLEMIN MINOT?

Minot homeowners spot 1 mouse and assume it's alone — most infestations involve 20+ individuals breeding in walls. Signs: scratching sounds at night, droppings in multiple rooms, pet pawing at baseboards.

700+ species across the US. Common in Minot kitchens and foundations each spring. Signs: trails near food sources, sawdust (carpenter ants), mounds in yard.

Most Minot spiders are harmless, but brown recluse and black widow bites require medical attention. Signs: violin-shaped marking on brown recluse back, red hourglass on black widow abdomen, irregular webs in undisturbed areas.

House centipedes in Minot are predators that hunt other insects — heavy centipede activity signals a larger pest issue. Signs: fast-moving multi-legged insects near drains, found in damp basements and bathrooms, dead centipedes in sinks.

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

Bed bugs in Minot travel on luggage, used furniture, and clothing. They can survive months between meals. Signs: small red-brown stains on mattress seams, bites in lines of 3, exoskeletons in bed frame crevices.