Pest Control in Salem, MO

These are 1991-2020 NOAA climate normals from a nearby weather station, so they are a guide, not a forecast. July highs average about 88 degrees, and January lows average around 22. Salem receives about 47 inches of precipitation in a typical year, which is on the high side, and it gets only about 1 inch of snow. The wettest month is May, with roughly 5.6 inches.

All that rain keeps the ground damp for much of the year, and damp ground is where termites, carpenter ants and many other pests do well. Check that gutters run freely, that downspouts empty away from the foundation, and that no soil or mulch is piled against siding. Leaks under sinks and around water heaters deserve attention too, since even a slow drip can attract ants and cockroaches.

Winters are cold but not very snowy, with about 91 nights a year at or below freezing. With so little snow cover, rodents and insects stay active around the house and keep looking for gaps. Late summer and early fall are the best time to seal openings around pipes, vents and doors, before the first frost sends mice indoors. Storing firewood off the ground and away from the wall gives fewer places for ants and spiders to hide.