Dickinson's housing stock includes both historic properties and newer constructions. Older homes, with their established infrastructure, frequently develop cracks and unsealed entry points over time, becoming easy targets for pests. These pests actively seek refuge from the severe North Dakota weather extremes, invading homes to find warmth in winter and escape the heat in summer.
Cockroaches, particularly the German cockroach, can become a nuisance in Dickinson. While not as prevalent outdoors due to the cold winters, they thrive indoors in warm, moist environments like kitchens and bathrooms. They often enter through shared plumbing lines in multi-unit buildings or by hitchhiking in deliveries, quickly establishing hidden colonies behind appliances and in food storage areas.
Termites are less common in Dickinson compared to warmer climates, but they are not unheard of. Reticulitermes tibialis, a species adapted to colder environments, can still pose a threat to wooden structures. While activity may slow in deep winter, they can remain active underground or within heated structures. Regular inspections, especially for homes with wood-to-soil contact, are still a wise precaution.
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