Pest Control in Homer, AK

Homer's climate is cool and moderately wet. The average July high is about 63 degrees, and the average January low is around 19. A typical year brings roughly 24 inches of precipitation, and September is the wettest month at about 3.3 inches. Around 170 nights a year fall to freezing or below, and the records show no days at 90 degrees or above.

These are 1991-2020 NOAA climate normals from a nearby weather station, meant as a guide and not a forecast. The winter here is fairly gentle for this part of the world, and that means insects and rodents can be active for a longer stretch of the year. Damp autumn weather also leaves wood and soil wet, which is exactly what carpenter ants and spiders like.

A dependable seasonal routine for Homer begins in spring with a look at siding, trim and decks for soft spots. In summer, remove standing water and keep vegetation trimmed back from walls. In early fall, close gaps around doors, vents and pipes before mice go looking for winter shelter. In the cold months, look in the attic, crawl space and pantry for droppings or gnawing, and act at the first sign.