Pest Control in Kodiak, AK

Kodiak is wet and cool. A typical year brings about 76 inches of precipitation, including roughly 43 inches of snow, and October is the wettest month at about 8.3 inches. The average July high is around 60 degrees, August is the warmest month, and the average January low is about 27. Around 120 nights a year fall to freezing or below, and the records show no days at 90 degrees or above.

The numbers come from 1991-2020 NOAA climate normals at a nearby weather station and are a guide, not a forecast. The combination of heavy rain and only moderate cold means that wood and soil stay wet through much of the year, and insects that thrive in damp places are rarely short of habitat. Snow that melts against a foundation adds to that dampness in spring.

For a workable Kodiak plan, use spring to check for soft or discolored wood and to clear gutters. In summer, drain water from containers and look at eaves for early wasp nests. As the wet autumn builds, seal openings around pipes, vents and doors so that rodents cannot use them. During winter, watch crawl spaces and attic corners for moisture and droppings, and keep firewood off the ground and away from your walls.