Advantage Pest Control

Yes. Advantage Pest Control holds an active Structural Pest Control Business License, TPCL #843998, issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture. The license was first issued on October 12, 2020 and is valid through October 31, 2026. The certified applicator responsible for the license is JAMES L FIFIELD. Last checked against the TDA registry on October 11, 2026.

Advantage Pest Control is licensed by the Texas Department of Agriculture for 2 service categories: pest control, and termite control. Each category is a separate authorization on TPCL #843998, so the company may only perform work it is explicitly licensed for.

Among the 61 rated pest control companies in McKinney, Advantage Pest Control ranks #14 by Google rating (5 stars vs. a local average of 4.8). Its 37 customer reviews put it ahead of 45% of local rated companies by review volume. The company has held its TPCL license since 2020, longer than 22% of active licensees in McKinney.

No, Advantage Pest Control is closed on weekends. Weekday hours start Monday at 8 AM. Hours reflect the company’s current Google Business Profile and may change on holidays.

Advantage Pest Control is based at 516 Tipton Dr, Waco, TX 76710 in McKinney, COLLIN County, Texas. The exact service area is not published in the license record and has not been independently verified. Call Advantage Pest Control to confirm coverage for your address before scheduling.

Pest control costs in Texas typically range from $150 to $350 for a one-time treatment, depending on property size and pest type. Quarterly plans usually run $100–$200 per visit. Termite treatments and fumigation cost more, often $500–$2,500 depending on the severity and method used.

An inactive license means the company has not renewed their TPCL with the Texas Department of Agriculture. This could be due to business closure, failure to meet insurance requirements, or voluntary non-renewal. Companies with inactive licenses cannot legally perform pest control services in Texas.

The most common Texas pests include fire ants, cockroaches (American and German), termites (subterranean and Formosan), mosquitoes, scorpions, spiders (brown recluse and black widow), wasps, rodents, bed bugs, and fleas/ticks. The warm climate and diverse geography create ideal conditions for a wide variety of pests year-round.

Licensed Texas companies use EPA-registered products approved for residential and commercial use. Common categories include pyrethroids (synthetic insecticides for general pest barriers), fipronil (effective against ants and termites), neonicotinoids (for various insects), and growth regulators (which disrupt pest reproduction). Your technician should identify specific products used.

General pest control (Category P) covers common household pests including cockroaches, ants, spiders, silverfish, earwigs, crickets, centipedes, and occasional invaders. Some companies include mosquito and flea treatments in their general service, while others offer these as add-ons.

Signs include droppings (rice-sized for mice, bean-sized for rats), gnaw marks on food packaging or wires, greasy rub marks along walls, scratching sounds at night, nesting material (shredded paper or fabric), and pet agitation. A single mouse can produce 50–75 droppings per day, making detection easier.