Defense Pest Management

Yes. Defense Pest Management holds an active Structural Pest Control Business License, TPCL #850948, issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture. The license was first issued on March 1, 2021 and is valid through March 31, 2027. The certified applicator responsible for the license is JIMMY C COLESON.

Defense Pest Management 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 #850948, so the company may only perform work it is explicitly licensed for.

Among the 102 rated pest control companies in Fort Worth, Defense Pest Management ranks #15 by Google rating (5 stars vs. a local average of 4.7). Its 30 customer reviews put it ahead of 50% of local rated companies by review volume. The company has held its TPCL license since 2021, longer than 24% of active licensees in Fort Worth.

Defense Pest Management operates out of Fort Worth in TARRANT 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 TARRANT County are usually within its service area. Call ahead to confirm coverage for your address.

Common signs include droppings, gnaw marks, damaged wood, shed wings near windows, unusual odors, live or dead insects, nests or webs in corners, and scratching sounds in walls or attic. If you spot any of these, a professional inspection can identify the pest species and the extent of the problem.

The TDA issues licenses with specific category codes: P (General Pest Control), T (Termite Treatment), L (Lawn & Landscape), W (Wildlife Removal), C (Crack & Crevice), S (Structural Fumigation), and D (Waste Disposal). Each category authorizes different types of pest management work.

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.

Bed bugs are hitchhikers — they travel in luggage, used furniture, clothing, and boxes. Hotels, public transportation, and secondhand items are common sources. They do not indicate poor hygiene or dirty conditions. Infestations can happen in any home and should be treated by a licensed professional promptly.