Pest control in Mountain View, CA

Pest season in Mountain View

NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the MOFFETT FEDERAL AIRFIELD, CA station show an average temperature of 59.9°F, about 13.4 inches of precipitation a year spread over roughly 32 days with measurable rain or snow, 2 nights at or below freezing and 9 days reaching 90°F or more. Monthly averages never fall below 50°F (the coldest month averages 50°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

Mountain View is arid, with only about 13.4 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 9 days a year reach 90°F).

Homes and pest entry points

The median year built for housing in Mountain View is 1975, and about 60% of its 39,458 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 56% of housing units are in buildings with two or more units, where cockroaches and bed bugs can move between neighboring homes through shared walls and plumbing.

Services most relevant in Mountain View

• Rodent Control60% of homes built before 1980
• Bed Bug Treatment56% of homes in multi-unit buildings
• Cockroach Controlshared walls and plumbing in multi-unit buildings
• Ant Controlinsects can stay active all year
• General Pest Controlone call when you are not sure what the pest is

Owners, landlords and tenants

About 39% of occupied homes in Mountain View are owner-occupied and 61% 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

Mountain View is in Santa Clara County. Places within about 30 miles include San Jose (16 mi), Oakland (27 mi), Fremont (10 mi), Hayward (16 mi) and Sunnyvale (3 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).