Pest Control Near Me — Local Texas Exterminators

Texas is home to one of the largest and most diverse pest control markets in the United States. With 1,927 companies licensed by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), homeowners and businesses across all 167 counties have access to professional exterminators for everything from seasonal ant invasions to severe termite infestations.

Our directory covers seven TDA-licensed service categories — including general pest control, termite treatment, wildlife removal, and structural fumigation — across major metro areas like Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin. Whether you're dealing with termites, mosquitoes, or rodents, our free directory helps you compare local providers based on real Google ratings and verified TDA licenses.

Texas's subtropical climate and vast geography create year-round pest pressure across the state. Research from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service confirms that integrated pest management (IPM) is the most effective approach for Texas properties. Use our interactive map to find the closest licensed exterminator, or browse companies by city, county, or service type.

Pest Control Companies by Texas Metro

Company counts reflect licensed operators currently active in each metro. Click any city to see the full list, filter by service, and compare ratings:

Texas Pest Seasons & What to Expect

Because Texas rarely sees a hard, sustained freeze, most pest activity is continuous rather than strictly seasonal. Each part of the year still has its own dominant threats:

• Spring (March–May): subterranean termite swarms (peak April), carpenter and acrobat ant activity, queen wasps starting new nests under eaves.
• Summer (June–August): peak for mosquitoes, fire ants, scorpions (Hill Country and west Texas), and wasps and hornets.
• Fall (September–November): rodents, cockroaches, and spiders move indoors as nights cool; fire ant mounds become more visible.
• Winter (December–February): silverfish, overwintering spiders and wasp queens in attics, and rodents in wall voids and garages.

How Much Does Pest Control Cost in Texas?

Pricing varies by service type, home size, and local market. These are the typical ranges we see across Texas metros in 2025–2026 — use them as a baseline when comparing quotes:

• General pest control: $200 – $400 initial, $40 – $100 per monthly or bi-monthly visit, or roughly $300 – $600 per year on a quarterly plan.
• Termite treatment: $800 – $3,000 (liquid barrier), $1,200 – $2,500 (bait system), or $1,500 – $5,000 for structural fumigation of a whole home.
• Bed bug heat treatment: $1,000 – $3,500 for a single-family home; lower for apartments.
• Wildlife removal (raccoons, squirrels, opossums, rats in the attic): $200 – $700 per service call, plus exclusion work.
• Wasp or hornet nest removal: $100 – $400, more if the nest is inside a wall void.
• Scorpion control program: $200 – $400 initial, $75 – $150 per monthly maintenance visit during peak season.

Before signing a contract, verify that the company's TPCL license number matches the TDLR Structural Pest Control Service registry (or the license listed on their page here), confirm whether re-treatments are included in the quoted price, and ask if they use integrated pest management rather than calendar-only spraying. The U.S. EPA's guidance on IPM principles is a useful yardstick when evaluating a company's approach.

How to Choose a Pest Control Company in Texas

1. Verify the TPCL license. Ask for the company's Texas Structural Pest Control Business License number. Cross-check it against the TDA / TDLR database — this is the single most important trust signal in Texas.
2. Check recent Google reviews (last 12 months). Volume matters, but recency matters more — a company with 100 reviews averaging 4.8 over the past year beats 500 reviews averaging 4.0 from five years ago.
3. Confirm the specific service you need. Not every licensed operator offers termite baiting, wildlife exclusion, or structural fumigation. Match the company's licensed categories to your actual problem.
4. Get 2–3 quotes and compare inclusions. "$99 pest control" often excludes termites, bed bugs, wildlife, and follow-up treatments. Ask what is guaranteed and for how long.
5. Prefer operators using IPM. Integrated pest management combines inspection, exclusion, habitat modification, and targeted chemistry — far more durable than calendar-only spraying.
6. Ask about pet and child safety. A competent Texas pro can describe exactly which products they'll use, re-entry intervals, and any EPA signal-word warnings on the label.