Pest Control in Tazewell, VA

These figures are 1991-2020 NOAA climate normals from a nearby weather station, so treat them as a guide, not a forecast. July is the warmest month, with highs only around 79 degrees, and January is the coldest, with lows near 21. The area sees about 48 inches of precipitation a year, and May is the wettest month at roughly 4.7 inches.

A wet May means that as the snow melts and spring rain arrives, water collects around foundations, in gutters and in low spots in the yard. That is the moment when termites and carpenter ants are most likely to exploit damp wood, and when mosquitoes begin to breed. Deep snow can also hide gaps and damage around the base of a house, so it is worth walking the exterior once the ground clears.

We recommend doing the bulk of exterior sealing in early fall, well before the first snow, and taking another look after the spring thaw. Keep gutters clear, move firewood away from the house, and trim shrubs and branches that touch the walls or roof. During the long winter, listen for sounds in walls and attics, because rodents are most active when the temperature is lowest.