Pest Control Info
Humboldt, SD

Anopheles mosquitoes are identified by their brownish-yellow hue and scaly wings, and are characterized by their resting posture at a slight upward angle. Female Anopheles mosquitoes require blood meals for egg production, and will bite animals such as cattle or humans for this purpose. These mosquitoes are known to seek out dim, sheltered areas to rest during the day, while they remain active during the night. In natural settings, Anopheles mosquitoes have a lifespan of up to two weeks and are frequently found near water sources, regardless of size.

Pennsylvania wood cockroaches are dark brown in color with light yellow outlining the sides of their body. Males grow to be about 1 inch, while females only reach about 3/4 of an inch in size. They predominantly nest in hollowed out trees or in wood piles. Their diet consists of decaying organic matter and sugary substances. To deter these cockroaches, regularly rake up fallen leaves, collect fruit on the ground from fruit trees and discard scrap wood.

Formica obscuripes, more commonly known as the Western Thatching Ant, are typically two-toned with red colored heads and brown bodies. Although, some Western Thatching Ants can be pure black. They have stocky bodies and can reach up to 8 millimeters in length. These ants are hunters and territorial of their colonies. They will attack and bite the moment they feel threatened. They live off of beetles, grasshoppers, dead insects, nectar, and pollen.

Norway rats in Humboldt, SD are more commonly known as the sewer rat, or the typical brown rat. They are distinct by their brown, or dark gray, fur and light gray bellies. They can reach up to 10 inches in length with their tail growing to the same length as their body. They prefer to nest in close proximity to humans, are opportunistic feeders, and will eat just about anything. Keep homes clean and garbage cans sealed to avoid attracting them.

The Flower Crab Spider (Misumena vatia) is a small spider found throughout the United States, including in Humboldt, SD. It is named after its crab-like appearance and its habit of hiding in flowers and waiting for prey to come to it. The flower crab spider is a white or yellow color and has a body length of about half an inch. It is able to change color to match the flowers it is hiding in, making it difficult to spot. The flower crab spider is a nocturnal spider, hiding during the day and coming out at night to hunt.

Eastern Yellowjackets are a species of social wasp with a black and yellow coloration, marked by a distinctive black V shape on the back of their heads. They can reach a body length of up to 1.8 centimeters. Their omnivorous diet consists of nectar, fruit, fish, and insects. Eastern Yellowjackets build their nests in enclosed spaces, typically underground or in abandoned wood piles. This behavior makes locating their nests quite challenging.

Brown Dog Ticks, known as Rhipicephalus sanguineus, exhibit a warm reddish-brown hue in males, while females showcase a steel coloration. Prior to feeding, they measure about 1/8th of an inch. Once attached to a host, these ticks engorge themselves, expanding up to 1/2 of an inch in length. Remarkably, unlike most tick species, they thrive indoors. Brown Dog Ticks gravitate towards dogs and humans as their preferred hosts, making their way into residential spaces within Humboldt, SD.