Eddy County, New Mexico

Pest control in Artesia, NM

Seeing rodent, cockroach or ant problems, or not sure what the pest is? Call and describe it, and you will be connected with an independent pest control provider serving Artesia.

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Local data

Artesia at a glance

8/12Months averaging 50°F+ (insect season)

12.1 inYearly precipitation

111Freezing nights a year

1981Median year homes were built

Population: 12,735 (Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimate, July 1, 2025).

Average monthly temperatureNOAA 1991–2020 normals, ARTESIA 6S, NM. Bars in green average 50°F or more.

40°Jan
45°Feb
52°Mar
60°Apr
70°May
78°Jun
80°Jul
79°Aug
72°Sep
61°Oct
49°Nov
40°Dec

Pest season in Artesia

NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the ARTESIA 6S, NM station (about 7 miles away) show an average temperature of 60.6°F, about 12.1 inches of precipitation a year spread over roughly 26 days with measurable rain or snow, 111 nights at or below freezing and 109 days reaching 90°F or more. Monthly averages stay at or above 50°F for 8 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 October.

Moisture and pests

Artesia is arid, with only about 12.1 inches of precipitation a year. In dry climates, pests concentrate around sources of water and shade, such as irrigated yards, drains, utility areas and the cooler indoor spaces of a home, especially during the hottest stretches (about 109 days a year reach 90°F).

Homes and pest entry points

The median year built for housing in Artesia is 1981, and about 49% of its 5,388 housing units were built before 1980. Homes from this era often have settled foundations, aging weatherstripping and wood trim that can let pests in, and many have crawl spaces or basements worth checking for moisture. About 67% of housing units are single-family detached homes.

Services most relevant in Artesia

Owners, landlords and tenants

About 65% of occupied homes in Artesia are owner-occupied and 35% 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.

Location

Artesia is in Eddy County and has no other town of 2,500 or more people within about 30 miles, so it is the main center for its area.

Frequently asked questions

Is Pest Control Nation a pest control company in Artesia?

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

When are pests most active around Artesia?

Based on NOAA monthly normals for the ARTESIA 6S, NM station, average temperatures are at or above 50°F from about March through October, which is when most outdoor insects are active. Mice and some insects move indoors as it cools (about 111 freezing nights a year).

Which pest services are most relevant in Artesia?

Based on local climate and housing data, rodent, cockroach, 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 Artesia?

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

Should renters in Artesia 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