The latest pest control news across Texas — invasive species alerts, health advisories, regulation changes, industry trends, and prevention tips from expert sources.
New species alerts, spread tracking, and warnings about spotted lanternfly, crazy ants, Africanized bees, and other invasive pests in Texas.
Disease outbreaks, pesticide safety recalls, and public health advisories related to pests — West Nile, Chagas, dengue, Zika, and more.
New laws, EPA bans, TPCL licensing changes, tenant rights, company fines, and regulatory updates affecting pest control in Texas.
Mergers & acquisitions, IPOs, bankruptcies, new franchises, market trends, and workforce updates across the pest control industry.
Seasonal pest prevention advice, DIY methods, when to call a professional, and cost guides for Texas homeowners.
Drones, AI-powered traps, IoT monitoring, new pesticide formulations, IPM innovations, and organic pest control methods.
Invasive two-spot cotton leafhopper detected in Southeast Texas triggers emergency quarantine as agricultural officials race to protect the nation's largest cotton-producing state.
Federal regulators hit pause on 'forever chemical' pesticide approvals while California moves to ban PFAS from agricultural use by 2035.
New research shows brown recluse spiders extending their range into new Texas territories due to climate shifts. Learn identification, prevention, and what to do if you find one in your home.
Invasive hammerhead worms emerge in East Texas and Texoma after spring rains. Learn why cutting them makes it worse, how to safely dispose of them, and why they threaten soil health.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller warns livestock producers as New World screwworm is confirmed just 90 miles from the Texas-Mexico border.
Commissioner Sid Miller announces AgDefense, a new TAFA-funded initiative to protect Texas farmers from agricultural pests, diseases, and predators.
New EPA regulations tighten over-the-top dicamba use on cotton and soybeans with halved application rates, temperature cutoffs, and expanded Endangered Species Act requirements.
New industry research shows 61% of homeowners prioritize mosquito protection, while fire ants rank second at 52%, as warmer winter drives earlier, more intense pest season.
Harris County detects West Nile virus in mosquitoes as Texas enters peak season. Public health officials urge residents to take prevention measures now.
Texas has over 7,700 licensed pest control businesses and faces pest pressure year-round across its 254 counties. Regulations change, new species arrive, disease vectors shift patterns, and the industry itself is consolidating faster than most homeowners realize. Staying informed is not optional — it directly affects what treatments are available, what they cost, and whether your provider is operating legally.
We monitor primary sources that matter for Texas residents and pest management professionals: Texas Department of Agriculture enforcement actions and licensing updates, EPA Federal Register pesticide decisions, DSHS vector surveillance reports, USDA APHIS quarantine notices, CDC MMWR disease data, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension research, NPMA industry surveys, and SEC filings from publicly traded pest control companies. Every article links to its original source so you can verify the data independently.
Coverage is organized into six categories — each focused on a distinct area of pest control that affects Texas differently. Whether you are a homeowner checking if your county has a new mosquito-borne disease advisory, a property manager tracking regulation changes, or an industry professional following market consolidation, you can go directly to the category that matters to you.