Gregg County, Texas

Pest control in Kilgore, TX

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Local data

Kilgore at a glance

10/12Months averaging 50°F+ (insect season)

45.3 inYearly precipitation

35Freezing nights a year

1973Median year homes were built

Average monthly temperatureNOAA 1991–2020 normals, LONGVIEW E TX RGNL AP, TX. Bars in green average 50°F or more.

48°Jan
51°Feb
59°Mar
66°Apr
74°May
80°Jun
84°Jul
84°Aug
78°Sep
67°Oct
56°Nov
49°Dec

Pest season in Kilgore

NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the LONGVIEW E TX RGNL AP, TX station (about 9 miles away) show an average temperature of 66.2°F, about 45.3 inches of precipitation a year spread over roughly 62 days with measurable rain or snow, 35 nights at or below freezing and 100 days reaching 90°F or more. Monthly averages stay at or above 50°F for 10 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 February through November.

Moisture and pests

At about 45.3 inches a year, Kilgore 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 Kilgore is 1973, and about 61% of its 5,213 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 80% of housing units are single-family detached homes.

Services most relevant in Kilgore

Owners, landlords and tenants

About 71% of occupied homes in Kilgore are owner-occupied and 29% 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

Kilgore is in Gregg County. Places within about 30 miles include Tyler (27 mi), Longview (10 mi), Henderson (17 mi), Whitehouse (24 mi) and Gladewater (11 mi).

Frequently asked questions

Is Pest Control Nation a pest control company in Kilgore?

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

When are pests most active around Kilgore?

Based on NOAA monthly normals for the LONGVIEW E TX RGNL AP, TX station, average temperatures are at or above 50°F from about February through November, which is when most outdoor insects are active. Mice and some insects move indoors as it cools (about 35 freezing nights a year).

Which pest services are most relevant in Kilgore?

Based on local climate and housing data, termite, rodent, cockroach 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 Kilgore?

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

Should renters in Kilgore 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