Pest Control in New Mexico

Weather differs from one part of New Mexico to another. Across the communities we serve, July highs average roughly 92°F, ranging from about 81 to 96°F, while January lows average near 23°F. A typical year brings roughly 12 inches of precipitation, from about 8 inches in the driest of our cities to about 22 in the wettest, and about 124 nights a year at or below freezing. These figures are climate averages from local weather records for 32 cities, so they describe the pattern, not a forecast.

Sun and dryness push pests toward water. As summer heats up, insects concentrate around hose bibs, drip lines, air conditioners and leaky fittings, so the best prevention is to remove the moisture they are chasing. Late spring is a smart time for sealing gaps around pipes and doors before activity peaks. A short walk around the foundation each season goes a long way.

Cooler seasons bring a second wave of trouble. Big swings between warm days and cold nights send rodents and spiders looking for stable shelter, and older buildings with worn weatherstripping are easy targets. Autumn treatment and exclusion work does the most good, and a quick check each spring catches whatever slipped through the winter. Because the dry air slows some pests, a light, well-timed extermination plan can be enough where heavy programs would be excessive.