Pest Control in Big Stone Gap, VA

These numbers are 1991-2020 NOAA climate normals from a nearby weather station, so use them as a guide, not a forecast. July is the warmest month, with highs near 84 degrees, and only about 13 days a year reach 90 or higher. January is the coldest month, with lows around 24, and about 108 nights a year fall to freezing or below.

Precipitation totals about 56 inches a year, with December the wettest month at roughly 5.5 inches, and snowfall averages around 9 inches. A wet December is an unusual pattern for pests to work around, because the moisture arrives just as rodents are searching for shelter, and damp insulation and wall cavities make a comfortable place for them to settle.

Summer is mild by comparison, so pest pressure builds more slowly, but the long stretch of cold nights means winter invaders are a real issue. We suggest checking flashing, vents and door sweeps in early fall, clearing gutters before the wet months, and keeping firewood away from the foundation. A quick look at crawl spaces and attic corners in midwinter can catch a small rodent problem before it becomes a big one.