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Pests in Houghton: pests move indoors as it cools, and termites swarm in spring.

Weather and your home

In Lee County, July highs average about 86°F and January lows about 16°F, with roughly 39 inches of rain a year. Long, cold winters put furnaces and pipes to the test.

Storms

Over the last 10 years the National Weather Service recorded damaging thunderstorm winds, hailstorms and flash floods in Lee County, with hail up to 4 inches across. After a storm, a quick roof and gutter check catches damage before it turns into a leak.

Disaster history

Lee County has had 15 federal disaster declarations in the last 25 years, most often for severe storms; the latest was Flooding (2023).

Services

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Questions

When is pest season in Houghton?

Spring through fall, with mice and rodents moving inside in the cold months.

How often should a home be treated?

Quarterly perimeter treatment is common; termite inspections once a year.

Are treatments safe for kids and pets?

Ask the pro which products they use and how long to keep everyone out — it goes in the proposal on Homeshi.

These are Lee County figures — more about homes in Fort Madison.

Nearby

Salem · St. Paul · Hillsboro · West Point · Franklin · Donnellson · Bonaparte · Farmington