Pest control in Lake Station, IN

Pest season in Lake Station

NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the INDIANA DUNES NL, IN station (about 9 miles away) show an average temperature of 50.2°F, about 39.2 inches of precipitation a year spread over roughly 76 days with measurable rain or snow, 117 nights at or below freezing and 10 days reaching 90°F or more. Monthly averages are at or above 50°F for 6 months, so insect activity is concentrated in a clear warm season, while 117 freezing nights a year push mice and some insects to look for shelter indoors. Average temperatures are at or above 50°F from about May through October.

Moisture and pests

Around 39.2 inches of precipitation a year is moderate. Moisture problems such as leaky gutters, damp basements and wood touching soil are usually what draws termites, carpenter ants and cockroaches to a particular home.

Homes and pest entry points

The median year built for housing in Lake Station is 1965, and about 68% of its 4,947 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 82% of housing units are single-family detached homes and 10% are mobile homes, whose skirting and crawl spaces are common entry points for rodents and insects.

Services most relevant in Lake Station

• Termite Controlmedian home built in 1965, with older wood framing
• Rodent Controlabout 117 freezing nights a year push mice indoors
• Ant Controlabout 6 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 72% of occupied homes in Lake Station are owner-occupied and 28% 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

Lake Station is in Lake County. Places within about 30 miles include Chicago, IL (29 mi), Hammond (13 mi), Gary (5 mi), Oak Lawn, IL (27 mi) and Tinley Park, IL (29 mi).

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).