The top 25 pests in Minnesota that are commonly found in Minnesota due to its location and climate. For the most current and accurate information, please consult local pest control services.
Minnesota’s shifting seasons and high humidity—with over 10,000 lakes—provide a perfect habitat for a wide variety of pests. Here are 25 common pests found in the state:
- House mice
- Norway rats
- German cockroaches
- American cockroaches
- Carpenter ants
- Pavement ants
- Bed bugs
- Boxelder bugs
- Brown marmorated stink bugs
- Asian tiger mosquitoes
- Black-legged ticks (also known as deer ticks)
- Yellowjackets
- Paper wasps
- Silverfish
- Springtails
- House centipedes
- Indian meal moths
- Confused flour beetles
- Emerald ash borers
- Spongy moths (formerly known as gypsy moths)
- Japanese beetles
- Strawberry root weevils
- Sowbugs (also known as pillbugs)
- Earwigs
- Zebra mussels
Please remember that this is a generalized list, and not all these pests might be problematic in Minnesota. The specific types and populations of pests can vary widely from year to year due to factors such as weather patterns, changes in local ecosystems, and human activity.