Pest control in Kennett, MO

Pest season in Kennett

NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the CARUTHERSVILLE, MO station (about 22 miles away) show an average temperature of 60.3°F, about 55.3 inches of precipitation a year spread over roughly 74 days with measurable rain or snow, 71 nights at or below freezing and 54 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 55.3 inches a year, Kennett 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 Kennett is 1969, and about 70% of its 4,888 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 Kennett

• Termite Control60.3°F average temperature and 55.3 in of precipitation a year
• Rodent Controlabout 71 freezing nights a year push mice indoors
• Cockroach Controlwarm climate (60.3°F average)
• Mosquito Control55.3 in of precipitation and 81°F in the warmest month
• Ant Controlabout 9 months a year average 50°F or more
• General Pest Controlone call when you are not sure what the pest is

Owners, landlords and tenants

About 58% of occupied homes in Kennett are owner-occupied and 42% 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

Kennett is in Dunklin County. Places within about 30 miles include Paragould, AR (29 mi), Blytheville, AR (23 mi), Caruthersville (22 mi), Manila, AR (25 mi) and Malden (25 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).