Pest control in Lovington, NM

Pest season in Lovington

NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the HOBBS 13W, NM station (about 16 miles away) show an average temperature of 63°F, about 14.8 inches of precipitation a year spread over roughly 27 days with measurable rain or snow, 64 nights at or below freezing and 100 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

Lovington is arid, with only about 14.8 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 100 days a year reach 90°F).

Homes and pest entry points

The median year built for housing in Lovington is 1971, and about 69% of its 3,908 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 72% of housing units are single-family detached homes and 21% are mobile homes, whose skirting and crawl spaces are common entry points for rodents and insects.

Services most relevant in Lovington

• Rodent Controlabout 64 freezing nights a year push mice indoors
• Cockroach Controlwarm climate (63°F average)
• Ant Controlabout 9 months a year average 50°F or more
• Spider Controlspiders follow the insects they feed on into garages, basements and eaves
• General Pest Controlone call when you are not sure what the pest is

Owners, landlords and tenants

About 73% of occupied homes in Lovington are owner-occupied and 27% 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

Lovington is in Lea County. Places within about 30 miles include Hobbs (18 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).