Stephenson County, Illinois

Pest control in Freeport, IL

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Local data

Freeport at a glance

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

38.4 inYearly precipitation

148Freezing nights a year

1957Median year homes were built

Average monthly temperatureNOAA 1991–2020 normals, FREEPORT WASTE WTP, IL. Bars in green average 50°F or more.

20°Jan
24°Feb
35°Mar
47°Apr
59°May
69°Jun
72°Jul
70°Aug
63°Sep
50°Oct
37°Nov
26°Dec

Pest season in Freeport

NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the FREEPORT WASTE WTP, IL station show an average temperature of 47.7°F, about 38.4 inches of precipitation a year spread over roughly 69 days with measurable rain or snow, 148 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 148 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 38.4 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 Freeport is 1957, and about 79% of its 12,056 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 65% of housing units are single-family detached homes.

Services most relevant in Freeport

Owners, landlords and tenants

About 59% of occupied homes in Freeport are owner-occupied and 41% 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

Freeport is in Stephenson County. Places within about 30 miles include Rockford (29 mi), Monroe, WI (22 mi), Byron (22 mi), Oregon (24 mi) and Brodhead, WI (26 mi).

Frequently asked questions

Is Pest Control Nation a pest control company in Freeport?

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

When are pests most active around Freeport?

Based on NOAA monthly normals for the FREEPORT WASTE WTP, 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 148 freezing nights a year).

Which pest services are most relevant in Freeport?

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 Freeport?

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

Should renters in Freeport 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: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates; 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