Lee County, Illinois

Pest control in Dixon, IL

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Local data

Dixon at a glance

6/12Months averaging 50°F+ (insect season)

40.5 inYearly precipitation

138Freezing nights a year

1954Median year homes were built

Population: 14,582 (Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimate, July 1, 2025).

Average monthly temperatureNOAA 1991–2020 normals, DIXON 1W, IL. Bars in green average 50°F or more.

21°Jan
26°Feb
37°Mar
49°Apr
61°May
70°Jun
74°Jul
72°Aug
65°Sep
52°Oct
39°Nov
27°Dec

Pest season in Dixon

NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the DIXON 1W, IL station show an average temperature of 49.4°F, about 40.5 inches of precipitation a year spread over roughly 73 days with measurable rain or snow, 138 nights at or below freezing and 11 days reaching 90°F or more. Monthly averages are at or above 50°F for 6 months, so insect activity is concentrated in a clear warm season, while 138 freezing nights a year push mice and some insects to look for shelter indoors. Average temperatures are at or above 50°F from about May through October.

Moisture and pests

Around 40.5 inches of precipitation a year is moderate. Moisture problems such as leaky gutters, damp basements and wood touching soil are usually what draws termites, carpenter ants and cockroaches to a particular home.

Homes and pest entry points

The median year built for housing in Dixon is 1954, and about 82% of its 6,394 housing units were built before 1980. Older homes tend to have more gaps around foundations, utility lines, windows and doors, plus older wood framing, which gives mice, ants and other pests more ways in. About 73% of housing units are single-family detached homes.

Services most relevant in Dixon

Owners, landlords and tenants

About 64% of occupied homes in Dixon are owner-occupied and 36% 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

Dixon is in Lee County. Places within about 30 miles include Sterling (12 mi), Rochelle (22 mi), Rock Falls (12 mi), Mendota (28 mi) and Morrison (25 mi).

Frequently asked questions

Is Pest Control Nation a pest control company in Dixon?

No. Pest Control Nation is a referral service. Calls from Dixon are connected to an independent pest control provider, subject to availability in Lee County.

When are pests most active around Dixon?

Based on NOAA monthly normals for the DIXON 1W, IL station, average temperatures are at or above 50°F from about May through October, which is when most outdoor insects are active. Mice and some insects move indoors as it cools (about 138 freezing nights a year).

Which pest services are most relevant in Dixon?

Based on local climate and housing data, termite, rodent, ant are worth knowing about. Any of the listed pest services can be requested when you call.

Does this line handle raccoons, squirrels or other wildlife in Dixon?

No. Wildlife such as raccoons, squirrels, bats, snakes, skunks and birds is not handled through this line. Contact a wildlife control service or Lee County animal services for those.

Should renters in Dixon call?

Tenants should usually contact their landlord or property manager first. Homeowners, landlords and property managers can call to be connected with a provider.

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).

Covered pests