Pest Control in Wells Township, MI

The figures here are 1991-2020 NOAA climate normals from a nearby weather station. They are a guide to what a normal year looks like, not a forecast. July highs in Wells Township average about 82 degrees, and January lows average about 8. The area receives about 30 inches of precipitation in a typical year and about 43 inches of snow.

September is the wettest month, at about 3.6 inches, so the rain peaks just as the weather begins to cool. That timing matters, because damp ground and dropping temperatures both push rodents, spiders and overwintering insects toward buildings. Only about 5 days a year reach 90 degrees, so summer heat is limited and the outdoor season for mosquitoes and ants is relatively short.

Practical steps follow the calendar. In spring, check for wood damaged over winter, clean the gutters and clear away leaf piles. In summer, empty standing water and watch for wasp nests at the roofline. Before the first hard freeze, usually the most important window of the year, close up gaps around foundations, doors, vents and pipe entries. Through winter, check garages, barns and basements for droppings or chewed materials.