The latest pest control news across Texas — invasive species alerts, health advisories, regulation changes, industry trends, and prevention tips from expert sources.
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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.
Dengue fever cases exceed 500 in the U.S. in 2026 as Aedes aegypti mosquitoes expand their range northward, raising concerns for Texas and other southern states.
USDA announces phased reopening of southern cattle ports starting August 2026, allowing limited imports from Mexico while Texas ports remain closed due to ongoing screwworm outbreak.
El Paso health officials confirm four severe West Nile virus cases, with two new patients in their 70s highlighting heightened risks for vulnerable populations during peak mosquito season.
USDA's dashboard now lists 42 confirmed New World screwworm cases — 41 in Texas — after goats tested positive in Sutton County on July 21. Jim Hogg, Pecos and Uvalde counties also carry confirmed cases, and interstate pet transport rules are squeezing Texas shelters.
USDA confirms 42nd New World screwworm case in Texas, with new detection in Sutton County revealing a concentrated outbreak pattern across the Edwards Plateau and Trans-Pecos regions.
Tarrant County Public Health confirmed its first human West Nile case of the season on July 24, after 86 positive mosquito pools. Texas has doubled its case count in three weeks as spraying expands from Kingsville to Lake Jackson.
Tarrant County confirms first human West Nile virus case this season involving rare neuroinvasive form, as health officials track 86 positive mosquito pools across North Texas.
USDA's dashboard now lists 41 confirmed New World screwworm cases, with 12 still active. Starr County signed a disaster declaration after its first case, and Schleicher County logged its first detection July 19.
Texas cleanup crews face floating fire ant colonies today and a mosquito rebound in two to three weeks — colliding with the earliest West Nile season since 2004.
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.
How often is this newsroom updated?
New articles appear whenever primary-source Texas pest news warrants coverage — typically several per month during peak pest seasons (spring and fall) and fewer during the summer and winter lulls. The full archive plus category filters is available here.
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