Pest control in Pendleton, OR

Pest season in Pendleton

NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the PENDLETON WFO, OR station show an average temperature of 53°F, about 13.1 inches of precipitation a year spread over roughly 43 days with measurable rain or snow, 92 nights at or below freezing and 40 days reaching 90°F or more. Monthly averages are at or above 50°F for 7 months, so insect activity is concentrated in a clear warm season, while 92 freezing nights a year push mice and some insects to look for shelter indoors. Average temperatures are at or above 50°F from about April through October.

Moisture and pests

Pendleton is arid, with only about 13.1 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 40 days a year reach 90°F).

Homes and pest entry points

The median year built for housing in Pendleton is 1963, and about 65% of its 7,016 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 29% 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 Pendleton

• Termite Controlmedian home built in 1963, with older wood framing
• Rodent Controlabout 92 freezing nights a year push mice indoors
• Bed Bug Treatment29% of homes in multi-unit buildings
• Cockroach Controlshared walls and plumbing in multi-unit buildings
• Ant Controlabout 7 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 57% of occupied homes in Pendleton are owner-occupied and 44% 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

Pendleton is in Umatilla County. Places within about 30 miles include Hermiston (25 mi), Umatilla (30 mi) and Milton-Freewater (27 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).