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

Weather and your home

In Winnebago County, July highs average about 82°F and January lows about 7°F, with roughly 34 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 hailstorms, damaging thunderstorm winds and tornadoes in Winnebago County, with hail up to 2.5 inches across. After a storm, a quick roof and gutter check catches damage before it turns into a leak.

Disaster history

Winnebago County has had 12 federal disaster declarations in the last 25 years, most often for severe storms; the latest was Severe Storms, Flooding, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (2024).

Services

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Questions

When is pest season in Rake?

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 Winnebago County figures — more about homes in Forest City.

Nearby

Buffalo Center · Thompson · Lakota · Ledyard · Scarville · Woden · Leland · Titonka