{"id":1674,"date":"2014-06-05T19:28:00","date_gmt":"2014-06-05T19:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/longevitystaging.com\/minnesotascreens\/?p=1674"},"modified":"2025-04-04T19:32:20","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T19:32:20","slug":"beat-the-bugs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/longevitystaging.com\/minnesotascreens\/beat-the-bugs\/","title":{"rendered":"Beat The Bugs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Summer has arrived, and with it, mother nature\u2019s littlest buddies: insects.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here in Minnesota, we\u2019re pretty well-acquainted with the insect world. We all know bugs are incredibly great for the environment in so many ways. Some pollinate. Others eat smaller, harmful bugs. There are even a few that are just pretty neat to look at.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unfortunately, they can also bite, sting, startle and annoy \u2013 especially when they blaze trails into our homes!<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like it or not, bugs will get in from time to time. But, there are steps we can take to keep them out \u2013 including screens for all types of windows, doors and more.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With this in mind, here\u2019s a little info about our state\u2019s most notorious little pests, and some advice for keeping them where they belong!<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mosquitos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s possible there isn\u2019t another insect more obnoxious and omnipresent here in our state than the mosquito. Besides leaving behind their trademark itching, raised bites, mosquitoes are notorious disease vectors. In fact, they\u2019re the world\u2019s most prolific disease-spreader, responsible for hundreds of millions of illness case every year worldwide.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And, bug spray notwithstanding, there\u2019s really nothing we can do about it; according to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/animals.nationalgeographic.com\/animals\/bugs\/mosquito\/\">National Geographic<\/a>, mosquitoes are drawn to our breath, our movement and our body temperatures. A great way to keep them away from us? A thin, well-installed screen of course!<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My mother always told me \u2013 if you don\u2019t swat at the bee, it won\u2019t sting you. Still, these pests can be quite startling, and when they strike, the results are painful. And, pain\u2019s only part of the problem; for example, when honey bees sting, they release chemicals called pheromones. These pheromones are very appealing to nearby bees and prompt them to join in on the attack. So, a single bee sting can multiply rapidly. Not good. So, if you want to sit near your summery, blooming plants and flowers\u00a0<em>without<\/em>\u00a0the worry of a bee armada, consider a screen as a good line of defense.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Boxelder Bugs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s a name you\u2019ve definitely heard before. Boxelder bugs are those black and red beetles that seem to show up all at once when the weather gets warm. While they\u2019re not known for hurting humans, they cause a ton of damage to plants, and can make unsightly colonies out of the sides of your home. Plus, if they do approach you, and you decide to smash them, they release a foul odor. None of this sounding fun to you? Consider a retractable screen buffer and enjoy the outdoor \u2013 minus these pests.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No matter where you live, insects &amp; bugs inside your home can be a pain. With<a href=\"http:\/\/www.minnesotascreens.com\/our-products.html\">&nbsp;retractable screens<\/a>, you can rest easy, open up your home, enjoy the weather\u2026and keep insects of all types right where they belong \u2013 away from you!<br><br><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer has arrived, and with it, mother nature\u2019s littlest buddies: insects. Here in Minnesota, we\u2019re pretty well-acquainted with the insect world. We all know bugs are incredibly great for the environment in so many ways. Some pollinate. Others eat smaller, harmful bugs. There are even a few that are just pretty neat to look at. 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