Caraway Pest Control

Yes. Caraway Pest Control holds an active Structural Pest Control Business License, TPCL #887153, issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture. The license was first issued on July 11, 2022 and is valid through July 31, 2027. The certified applicator responsible for the license is JONATHAN T CARAWAY. Last checked against the TDA registry on October 11, 2026.

Caraway 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 #887153, so the company may only perform work it is explicitly licensed for.

Among the 226 rated pest control companies in Houston, Caraway Pest Control ranks #10 by Google rating (5 stars vs. a local average of 4.7). Its 202 customer reviews put it ahead of 73% of local rated companies by review volume. The company has held its TPCL license since 2022, longer than 21% of active licensees in Houston.

The TDA license record for Caraway Pest Control lists Houston, HARRIS 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 Caraway Pest Control 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.

A certified applicator is an individual who has passed the TDA examination demonstrating knowledge of pest identification, pesticide safety, application techniques, and state regulations. Texas law requires every pest control business to designate a certified applicator who supervises all pest management activities performed by the company.

Texas faces unique challenges including Formosan termite colonies in the Gulf region, fire ant infestations across most of the state, extreme heat that drives pests indoors, a long warm season that keeps pests active year-round, and a diverse geography ranging from humid coastlines to arid deserts, each with different pest pressures.

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.