BLACKBURN TERMITE & PEST

Yes. BLACKBURN TERMITE & PEST holds an active Structural Pest Control Business License, TPCL #795663, issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture. The license was first issued on October 4, 2018 and is valid through October 31, 2027. The certified applicator responsible for the license is CHARLIE D BLACKBURN. Last checked against the TDA registry on October 11, 2026.

BLACKBURN TERMITE & PEST 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 #795663, so the company may only perform work it is explicitly licensed for.

Among the 78 rated pest control companies in Austin, BLACKBURN TERMITE & PEST ranks #24 by Google rating (5 stars vs. a local average of 4.8). Its 4 customer reviews put it ahead of 5% of local rated companies by review volume. The company has held its TPCL license since 2018, longer than 38% of active licensees in Austin.

The TDA license record for BLACKBURN TERMITE & PEST lists Austin, TRAVIS County, Texas. No street address is on file, which is common for home-based or service-area businesses. The exact service area is not published in the license record and has not been independently verified. Call BLACKBURN TERMITE & PEST to confirm coverage for your address before scheduling.

Not necessarily. Many Texas pest control companies offer both one-time treatments and ongoing service plans. Contracts with quarterly or monthly service often include re-treatment guarantees and lower per-visit costs. Review cancellation terms and satisfaction guarantees before signing.

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.

Texas pest control is regulated by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) under the Texas Structural Pest Control Act. All pest control businesses must hold a TPCL license, employ a certified applicator, maintain insurance, and follow specific rules for pesticide application, record keeping, and consumer protection.

Modern eco-friendly methods including botanical insecticides, essential oil repellents, diatomaceous earth, and biological controls can be effective for many common pests. They work best as part of an IPM program that emphasizes prevention and monitoring. For severe infestations, conventional products may be needed initially before transitioning to green maintenance.

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.