Pest Control in Troutdale, OR

Troutdale's weather is cool, wet and mostly mild. July highs average about 81 degrees, August is the warmest month, and about 18 days a year reach 90 or above. January lows average around 35, and January is the coldest month, while November is the wettest at about 7.5 inches. Precipitation totals about 48 inches a year, snow averages out to close to zero, and about 40 nights a year drop to freezing or lower. These are 1991-2020 NOAA climate normals from a nearby weather station, so they are a guide, not a forecast.

November, not the middle of winter, is the wettest month here, so the rains begin early and rodents are on the move as soon as the weather turns. Wet soil, damp siding and shaded fence lines then hold moisture for months, which suits carpenter ants and termites. With only about 40 freezing nights, insects and spiders do not face long stretches of cold that would reset their numbers.

The best time to prepare is October, before the rain reaches full strength. Clear gutters, redirect downspouts, seal gaps around pipes, vents and door frames, and stack firewood well away from the house. Spring is for trimming plants off siding and applying exterior treatment, and summer for emptying containers that hold water and watching for wasp nests. Tell your technician about any water stains or soft wood you spot.