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Texas Pest Control & Extermination Services
Fire ants, termites and scorpions are part of life in Texas, but they don’t have to be part of your house. Tell us what you’re seeing in Houston, Austin, Arlington, Plano or Waco and we’ll match you with a licensed local company.
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Pest Control In Texas Cities
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Pest Control Services In Texas
Texas is big, and pests change across it. Houston deals with Formosan termites and humidity, Central Texas with scorpions and heat.
Termite ControlSubterranean, drywood and Formosan termites are all here. Formosan termites hit the Houston area hard.
Roach ExterminationAmerican roaches come in from drains and gutters after storms. German roaches mean a kitchen problem.
Rodent ControlRoof rats and Norway rats move into attics and garages. Texas pecan and fruit trees feed them.
Bed Bug TreatmentBed bugs show up in hotels and apartments across Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin and Houston. Heat treatment gets it done in a day.
Ant ControlFire ants are in almost every Texas yard. Tawny crazy ants are a newer problem around Houston.
Scorpion ControlStriped bark scorpions are common in Central and North Texas. Their sting hurts but is rarely dangerous.What To Know About Pests In Texas
Texas is a big state, and pest pressure looks a little different depending on where you are. Fire ants have spread through Texas yards since the 1950s and aren’t going anywhere. Scorpions turn up across the western and central parts of the state, usually hunting the same moisture your home provides. Termites are active from Houston to Dallas, both subterranean and drywood species, and cause serious structural damage long before most homeowners notice. The heat and long summers mean infestations breed faster and spread further than they would up north.
When Pests Are Most Active In Texas
- Spring
- Termite swarms after spring rain. Fire ant mounds pop up everywhere after storms.
- Summer
- Heat pushes scorpions and roaches inside for water. Mosquitoes are worst in Houston after heavy rain.
- Fall
- Rodents look for shelter as nights cool. Fire ants rebuild mounds after the summer heat.
- Winter
- Mild winters keep roaches and rodents active indoors. Good time for termite inspections.
Most Common Pest Calls In Texas
MosquitoesTexas heat and humidity keep mosquitoes active most of the year, and standing water after storms only makes it worse. Yard treatments are one of the most requested services we get across the state.
AntsFire ant mounds are a fact of life in Texas yards, and a trail heading indoors usually means a colony has settled nearby. The sooner it’s treated, the fewer stings and the less damage to worry about.Common Pests In Texas
Gulf humidity in the east, dry heat in the west, Texas has room for a lot of pests. Here’s what we see most.
Why Use PestControlUSA In Texas
Texas soil and heat make termite and fire ant problems spread fast. A fire ant colony can have hundreds of thousands of workers, and a termite colony can work for years before you notice.
We connect you with licensed Texas companies that handle fire ant yard programs, termite work and scorpion sealing every day.
- Licensed through the Texas Department of Agriculture
- Fire ant yard programs, not just mound spraying
- Termite inspections and WDI reports for home sales
- Firm price before the tech starts
How It Works
1Tell Us The Problem
Pick your city or fill in the short form. Say what you’re seeing and where.
2Get Matched With A Local Pro
We connect you with a licensed Texas company that already works your area and knows its pests.
3Book Your Treatment
The tech inspects, treats the source and tells you what to fix so it doesn’t come back.
Texas Pest Control FAQs
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What do Texas pest control companies charge?
Angi’s national range for a one-time general treatment is $300 to $550. Termite treatment and fire ant yard programs cost more, depending on the size of the property.
Big lots in the suburbs cost more to treat than city homes. A quick inspection gets you a real number.
How do I get rid of fire ants for good?
Broadcast a fire ant bait across the whole yard in spring and fall. Workers carry it back to the queen.
Treat individual mounds a few days later. Fire ants have been spreading across Texas since the 1950s, so expect to repeat it.
Are Texas scorpions dangerous?
The striped bark scorpion is the most common one. The sting is painful, like a wasp sting, but rarely serious for healthy adults.
Call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 if a child or someone with health issues gets stung.
What are Formosan termites?
An aggressive termite species that hit Houston and the Gulf Coast. Colonies are much bigger than native termites and can damage a house faster.
They swarm in big numbers around lights on warm evenings in May and June. If you see that, get an inspection.
Why are there so many roaches after a storm?
Heavy rain floods sewers and drains, so American roaches climb out and into homes.
Keep drain covers in place, seal gaps around doors and keep mulch away from the foundation.
Are treatments safe for my family and pets?
They are when a licensed tech handles it. Keep kids and pets off treated areas until they dry.
Fire ant bait in the yard needs a few hours before pets go back out.
Can I treat termites myself?
Not well. Store products don’t create a full barrier around the foundation, and Formosan termites are tough to stop.
A few ants or a spider, go ahead and DIY. Termites need a licensed company.
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