Stink Bugs
The stink bug often only becomes a pest when they are noticed indoors. They often enter homes and structures through openings in the foundation, vent tubes, doors and light fixtures. If you hire Bug Commander to take care of your stink bug problem, we will send out a licensed technician, find and show you possible…
Silverfish
Silverfish, commonly associated with firebrats, are mostly a nuisance pest, but they can destroy cereals, books, papers, wallpaper, and other starchy items. A silverfish or firebrat can be mostly found indoors in cool, damp, dark places throughout the year, often associated with basements, but can be found in many rooms in homes. Got a silverfish…
Rats
During rat infestations, you will most likely never actually see a rat just the remanence and damage they cause and leave behind. Rats are very smart for their size and can transmit diseases and parasites and even chew through hard building materials and wires. A good indication that you are dealing with rats and not…
Powderpost Beetles
Powder post beetles are second only to termites in their ability to damage dry, seasoned wood. There are often conflicting opinions about whether the insects and/or damage they are seeing is indeed due to the powder post beetle or not. When determining what insect you have, look for small, round holes and fine, powder-like sawdust.…
Phorid Flies
Phorid flies, also called humpbacked flies, are found indoors where decaying organic matter is found, such as trash containers, drains, and plumbing leaks. They can be found anytime during the year and sometimes can be controlled by cleaning drains and any organic matter. If you are still in need of control give Bug Commander a…
Indianmeal Moths
Indian meal moths are found indoors, especially in kitchens and other rooms where dried food products are found. They often hitch a ride on dried foods from grocery stores, food processing plants, grain storage facilities and more. Adults are attracted to lights and may be seen flying around the home in rooms where an infestation…
Human Lice
Although we do not treat for head lice, here is a great article about human louse and how to get rid of and prevent them from coming back! https://extension.umn.edu/biting-insects/head-lice
Fruit Flies
Fruit flies look like gnats and are found indoors in kitchens and other areas where fermenting fruits, vegetables and liquids are. Such as liquid containers, trash containers and by sinks and other drains like where the drain fly can be found. They can occur at any time during the year and can sometimes be controlled…
Forest Tent Caterpillars
Forest tent caterpillars in Minnesota attack a number of broadleaf trees and plants and can cause severe damage if infestations are large. They become even more of a pest when they build cocoons on houses, office buildings, lawn furniture and other structures. No matter what type of forest tent caterpillar infestation you have Bug Commander…
Fleas
Fleas are common parasites of animals (especially cats and dogs) and sometimes bite people if the infestation is bad enough. They can be difficult to get control of and if not treated properly they can come back in no time! If you got a flea problem we are here to help!