General Pests

In the state of South Dakota alone, there are over 800 species of insects that have been identified. Dozens of those are commonly found in homes, including Bed Bugs, cockroaches, ants, spiders, ticks, fleas, centipedes, and more. In addition to the insects, many other pests often invade South Dakota homes, such as mice, rats, snakes, squirrels, raccoons, bats, etc. These pests target your home and surrounding areas at any time of the year for water, food, and shelter. They are capable of causing significant, costly damage to the structures of your house as well as outdoor living spaces. Many pests also carry contagious pathogens and parasites that jeopardize human health and create very unsanitary living conditions for your family. Indeed, the CDC warns that the impact of pest-related diseases and illnesses can be a severe threat.

Due to the effects of global warming, pest populations are steadily rising and pest problems encountered by homeowners are ever-increasing as well. Worst of all, as revealed by that entomological census, many homeowners may not even know when they have a pest issue. Infestations often remain hidden until the problem escalates, as well as the cost to deal with it. That is why it is more critical than ever for homeowners to have an ongoing pest control plan in place year-round.

You may have already detected signs of a problem or have seen a pest in your home. Even if you haven’t, the time to take action is now. So that leads us to the question of what to do about it.

We would caution you against trying to tackle pest control issues on your own. DIY efforts rarely work effectively or long term. Over-the-counter products are not as effective as they once were because many pests have developed resistance to them, and these products often contain hazardous chemicals. Additionally, those products don’t reach the source, so some pests still remain, and your problem starts all over again Your best bet when dealing with a pest problem, or implementing a preventative pest control plan, is to employ the services of a pest control specialist. 

If you reside in Western South Dakota, the leading pest control specialist in the area is Karma Pest Solutions. We are experts at dealing with pest control, and our name says it all—we’ll make sure those pests “get what’s coming to them.” So give us a call today for a free estimate.