Pest Control in Shafter, CA

Shafter has some of the hottest summers in the state. July highs average about 96 degrees, and August is typically the warmest month, with roughly 114 days a year at 90 degrees or higher. January lows average about 36 degrees, December is usually the coldest month, and about 35 nights a year drop to freezing or below. Precipitation is light, about 8 inches in a typical year, and February is the wettest month at about 1.4 inches. These are 1991-2020 NOAA climate normals from a nearby weather station, so treat them as a guide, not a forecast.

That much heat speeds up insect life cycles, so ant colonies and mosquito numbers can build fast once the weather warms. The shortage of rain means pests concentrate around whatever water is available, from sprinkler heads to pet bowls and leaking faucets. Cold winter nights then send rodents toward buildings.

For Shafter, we suggest starting exterior treatment in early spring before the heat arrives, fixing any irrigation leaks and standing water through summer, sealing entry points before the first frosts, and checking attics and garages during the coolest weeks of the year.