Leflore County, Mississippi

Pest control in Greenwood, MS

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Local data

Greenwood at a glance

9/12Months averaging 50°F+ (insect season)

51.8 inYearly precipitation

49Freezing nights a year

1968Median year homes were built

Average monthly temperatureNOAA 1991–2020 normals, GREENWOOD LEFLORE AP, MS. Bars in green average 50°F or more.

44°Jan
48°Feb
56°Mar
64°Apr
72°May
79°Jun
82°Jul
81°Aug
76°Sep
65°Oct
54°Nov
47°Dec

Pest season in Greenwood

NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the GREENWOOD LEFLORE AP, MS station (about 6 miles away) show an average temperature of 64°F, about 51.8 inches of precipitation a year spread over roughly 72 days with measurable rain or snow, 49 nights at or below freezing and 85 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

At about 51.8 inches a year, Greenwood 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 Greenwood is 1968, and about 70% of its 6,807 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 73% of housing units are single-family detached homes.

Services most relevant in Greenwood

Owners, landlords and tenants

About 53% of occupied homes in Greenwood are owner-occupied and 47% 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

Greenwood is in Leflore County. Places within about 30 miles include Grenada (29 mi), Indianola (26 mi) and Winona (27 mi).

Frequently asked questions

Is Pest Control Nation a pest control company in Greenwood?

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

When are pests most active around Greenwood?

Based on NOAA monthly normals for the GREENWOOD LEFLORE AP, MS station, average temperatures are at or above 50°F from about March through November, which is when most outdoor insects are active. Mice and some insects move indoors as it cools (about 49 freezing nights a year).

Which pest services are most relevant in Greenwood?

Based on local climate and housing data, termite, rodent, bed bug 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 Greenwood?

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

Should renters in Greenwood 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).

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