Pest Control in Lee, NH

The 1991-2020 NOAA normals from a nearby weather station give Lee a moderate but definitely wintry profile. Expect about 47 inches of precipitation in a typical year, January lows near 14 degrees, and July highs around 81. About 155 nights a year fall at or below freezing, while about 8 days a year reach 90 or higher. The station's monthly peak for precipitation is March, at about 4.6 inches. Treat all of this as a guide to the usual pattern, not a forecast.

March being the wettest month is a bit unusual, and it means snowmelt and spring rain arrive together and soak the soil right when insects start to wake. Wet ground around a foundation gives carpenter ants and termites an easy route, and standing water in low spots is where the first mosquitoes of the year will hatch.

For a Lee homeowner, that points to an early spring routine. Look at the drainage around the house, clear gutters, replace soft trim and begin exterior treatment before the warm weather arrives. Through summer, keep water from collecting anywhere in the yard. When September comes, seal gaps around the foundation, doors and utility lines, and put firewood at a distance from the house. Winter is the time to check the attic, basement and garage for signs that something moved in.