Hale County, Texas

Pest control in Plainview, TX

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Local data

Plainview at a glance

8/12Months averaging 50°F+ (insect season)

19.3 inYearly precipitation

92Freezing nights a year

1970Median year homes were built

Population: 19,314 (Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimate, July 1, 2025).

Average monthly temperatureNOAA 1991–2020 normals, PLAINVIEW, TX. Bars in green average 50°F or more.

39°Jan
43°Feb
51°Mar
59°Apr
68°May
77°Jun
80°Jul
79°Aug
71°Sep
60°Oct
48°Nov
40°Dec

Pest season in Plainview

NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the PLAINVIEW, TX station show an average temperature of 59.7°F, about 19.3 inches of precipitation a year spread over roughly 36 days with measurable rain or snow, 92 nights at or below freezing and 77 days reaching 90°F or more. Monthly averages stay at or above 50°F for 8 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 October.

Moisture and pests

With about 19.3 inches of precipitation a year, Plainview is fairly dry. Pests here are often drawn to the water a home provides, such as irrigation, leaks, drains and pet bowls, which is why kitchens, bathrooms and watered landscaping see most of the activity.

Homes and pest entry points

The median year built for housing in Plainview is 1970, and about 72% of its 8,533 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 74% of housing units are single-family detached homes.

Services most relevant in Plainview

Owners, landlords and tenants

About 53% of occupied homes in Plainview 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

Plainview is in Hale County. Places within about 30 miles include Tulia (24 mi), Abernathy (26 mi) and Floydada (26 mi).

Frequently asked questions

Is Pest Control Nation a pest control company in Plainview?

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

When are pests most active around Plainview?

Based on NOAA monthly normals for the PLAINVIEW, TX station, average temperatures are at or above 50°F from about March through October, which is when most outdoor insects are active. Mice and some insects move indoors as it cools (about 92 freezing nights a year).

Which pest services are most relevant in Plainview?

Based on local climate and housing data, rodent, bed bug, ant 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 Plainview?

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

Should renters in Plainview 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: 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).

Covered pests