Apollo Answering Service

Yes. Apollo Answering Service holds an active Structural Pest Control Business License, TPCL #566389, issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture. The license was first issued on April 19, 1994 and is valid through March 31, 2027. The certified applicator responsible for the license is MICHAEL R THOMPSON.

Apollo Answering Service is licensed by the Texas Department of Agriculture for 2 service categories: pest control, and termite treatment. Each category is a separate authorization on TPCL #566389, so the company may only perform work it is explicitly licensed for.

Among the 228 rated pest control companies in Houston, Apollo Answering Service ranks #196 by Google rating (4.4 stars vs. a local average of 4.7). Its 24 customer reviews put it ahead of 36% of local rated companies by review volume. The company has held its TPCL license since 1994, longer than 82% of active licensees in Houston.

Apollo Answering Service operates out of Houston in HARRIS County, Texas. No street address is on file with the TDA for this license, which is common for home-based or service-area businesses. Pest control companies typically serve customers within a 20–30 mile radius, so nearby communities across HARRIS County are usually within its service area. Call ahead to confirm coverage for your address.

Before your appointment, clear counters, move furniture slightly away from walls, secure food and pet dishes, cover fish tanks, and ensure the technician can access areas like garages, attics, and crawl spaces. Your provider will give specific preparation instructions based on the treatment type.

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.

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.

Texas's warm, humid climate is ideal for cockroaches. The American cockroach (palmetto bug) thrives outdoors in mulch and sewers but enters homes seeking water. German cockroaches infest kitchens and bathrooms. The state's long warm season means roach populations remain active nearly year-round, making regular pest control essential.