Pest control in Benton, AR

Pest season in Benton

NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the BENTON, AR station show an average temperature of 62.6°F, about 53.4 inches of precipitation a year spread over roughly 67 days with measurable rain or snow, 64 nights at or below freezing and 74 days reaching 90°F or more. Monthly averages stay at or above 50°F for 9 months of the year, a long warm season for ants, mosquitoes, wasps and other outdoor insects, with a short winter break. Average temperatures are at or above 50°F from about March through November.

Moisture and pests

At about 53.4 inches a year, Benton is wet by national standards. Damp soil, gutters and crawl spaces favor subterranean termites, mosquitoes breeding in standing water, and moisture-loving pests such as cockroaches, silverfish and carpenter ants in water-damaged wood.

Homes and pest entry points

The median year built for housing in Benton is 1995, and about 34% of its 16,230 housing units were built before 1980. Much of the housing is relatively new, which usually means tighter construction, but new building disturbs soil and nests, and landscaping close to the foundation can still bring ants, spiders and termites toward the home. About 80% of housing units are single-family detached homes.

Services most relevant in Benton

• Termite Control62.6°F average temperature and 53.4 in of precipitation a year
• Rodent Controlabout 64 freezing nights a year push mice indoors
• Cockroach Controlwarm climate (62.6°F average)
• Mosquito Control53.4 in of precipitation and 83°F in the warmest month
• Ant Controlabout 9 months a year average 50°F or more
• General Pest Controlone call when you are not sure what the pest is

Owners, landlords and tenants

About 68% of occupied homes in Benton are owner-occupied and 32% are rented. Homeowners, landlords and property managers can call to be connected; tenants should usually report pest problems to their landlord or property manager first, since leases and local rules often make treatment their responsibility.

Nearby places

Benton is in Saline County. Places within about 30 miles include Little Rock (16 mi), North Little Rock (24 mi), Hot Springs (28 mi), Sherwood (28 mi) and Bryant (5 mi).

Sources: Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimate (July 1, 2025) for population; American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year (tables B25003, B25024, B25034, B25035); 2024 Gazetteer; NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (annual and monthly).