Pest Control Info
Chancellor, SD

Quick Glance

Pest Companies Within 25 Miles:

15

Average Customer Rating:

3.7/5

Mosquito Season:

Late Apr To Sept

Termite Probability:

Low

Chancellor, SD Pest Statistics

  • Around 15 pest control companies service Chancellor residents with an average customer service rating of 3.7 out of 5.

  • Anopheles mosquitoes are common in the Chancellor area with mosquito season lasting from late April to September.

  • Roach density in Chancellor is light with Pennsylvania wood cockroaches being present.

  • Deer mice, White-footed mice, and Norway rats can be found in Chancellor.

  • The Brown dog tick, American dog tick, and common flea are active from April to November.

  • Chancellor is home to a few stinging insects including Eastern yellowjackets.

  • Roughly 84 ant species have been found in South Dakota with the Formica obscuripes specie being the most popular.

  • Bed bug density is light in Chancellor, South Dakota.

Frequently Asked Questions for Chancellor

Based on market research, an average of $35 to $50 a month for basic pest control services can help protect your Chancellor, SD home from the most common household pests. Longer billing cycles could be available to help discount the rate. A startup fee and contract agreement may be required for pest control plans. Pests that are more difficult to exterminate, such as bed bugs, are usually not included in basic pest plans.

Some Turner County residents prefer pest control only when a pest has been spotted. Determined by the severity of the infestation and the pest, one time visits average $200 to $500. Although a one time visit could be necessary, monthly pest control services tend to be cheaper and continue to keep household pests under control.

With bed bugs and termite activity light in Chancellor, wasp infestations are usually the most common and expensive service, averaging $500 - $1500.



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Common Pests In Chancellor, South Dakota


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Anopheles Mosquitoes

Anopheles mosquitoes, known for resting at a slight upward angle, are brownish-yellow in color with scaly wings. Females bite animals, such as cattle, or humans since they need blood for egg production. Anopheles mosquitoes seek out dim, sheltered areas preferring to rest during the day but are active at night. They may live up to two weeks in nature and will be found near water sources, whether small or large. If traveling to an area with an outbreak of malaria, you may want to talk to your doctor about options for protecting yourself from Anopheles mosquito bites.


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Pennsylvania Wood Cockroaches

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.


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Formica obscuripes

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.


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Norway Rats

Norway rats in Chancellor, 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.


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Flower Crab Spiders

The Flower Crab Spider (Misumena vatia) is a small spider found throughout the United States, including in Chancellor, 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.


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Eastern Yellowjackets

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.


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Brown Dog Ticks

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 Chancellor, SD.

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