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Wharton County, Texas

Pest control in El Campo, TX

Seeing termite, cockroach or mosquito problems, or not sure what the pest is? Call and describe it, and you will be connected with an independent pest control provider serving El Campo.

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Local data

El Campo at a glance

12/12Months averaging 50°F+ (insect season)
49.6 inYearly precipitation
11Freezing nights a year
1977Median year homes were built
Average monthly temperatureNOAA 1991–2020 normals, EL CAMPO, TX. Bars in green average 50°F or more.
  1. 54°Jan
  2. 57°Feb
  3. 64°Mar
  4. 70°Apr
  5. 77°May
  6. 82°Jun
  7. 85°Jul
  8. 85°Aug
  9. 81°Sep
  10. 73°Oct
  11. 63°Nov
  12. 56°Dec

Pest season in El Campo

NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the EL CAMPO, TX station show an average temperature of 70.7°F, about 49.6 inches of precipitation a year spread over roughly 54 days with measurable rain or snow, 11 nights at or below freezing and 130 days reaching 90°F or more. Monthly averages never fall below 50°F (the coldest month averages 54°F), so ants, cockroaches and other insects can stay active outdoors year-round rather than going dormant for winter. Average temperatures are at or above 50°F all year.

Moisture and pests

At about 49.6 inches a year, El Campo 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 El Campo is 1977, and about 55% of its 4,780 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 77% of housing units are single-family detached homes.

Services most relevant in El Campo

Owners, landlords and tenants

About 60% of occupied homes in El Campo are owner-occupied and 40% 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

El Campo is in Wharton County. Places within about 30 miles include Bay City (24 mi), Wharton (13 mi), Edna (28 mi), Eagle Lake (27 mi) and Needville (29 mi).

Frequently asked questions

Is Pest Control Nation a pest control company in El Campo?

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

When are pests most active around El Campo?

Based on NOAA monthly normals for the EL CAMPO, TX station, average temperatures are at or above 50°F all year, which is when most outdoor insects are active. Mice and some insects move indoors as it cools (about 11 freezing nights a year).

Which pest services are most relevant in El Campo?

Based on local climate and housing data, termite, cockroach, mosquito 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 El Campo?

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

Should renters in El Campo 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

Pest services in El Campo

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