While we certainly have our pests here in the Land of 10,000 Lakes (I’m talking about you, mosquitoes and gnats), Minnesota is somewhat lucky in that our cold climate makes it less likely to find other types of pests, like cockroaches or scorpions. Sure, there are cockroaches in Minnesota, but not to the degree there are in other cities and states.
Speaking of pests, you might associate rats with bigger cities like New York, Philadelphia or Chicago, but did you know that rats can, in fact, be found right here in the North Star State too?
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says that there are two types that are most common here in our neck of the woods:…