Pest Control in Sherwood, OR

Sherwood's mild, wet weather is easy to summarize. July highs average about 81 degrees, though August is the warmest month, and around 15 days a year reach 90 or above. Winter lows in January average near 35, December is the coldest and wettest month with about 7.4 inches of precipitation, and the annual total is about 44 inches. Snow is minor at about an inch a year, and roughly 43 nights fall to freezing or below. We draw these from 1991-2020 NOAA climate normals from a nearby weather station, so treat them as a guide, not a forecast.

December's rainfall keeps soil, mulch and wood saturated for months, which is a standing invitation to moisture-loving insects. Rodents leave flooded burrows for dry attics and garages, and slugs and spiders follow the damp. Because freezing nights are limited, pests are rarely knocked back completely, so populations rebound quickly once spring warms up.

Owners in Sherwood do well with a simple seasonal list. Late winter is for checking wood near the ground and clearing leaves from gutters. Spring is for exterior treatment and pruning shrubs away from the walls. Summer is for tipping out water and watching for wasps. Autumn is for sealing gaps, fitting door sweeps and stacking firewood away from the home. If you spot signs between visits, a quick call helps stop small problems from growing.