East Texas Termite & Pest Control

Yes. East Texas Termite & Pest Control holds an active Structural Pest Control Business License, TPCL #757254, issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture. The license was first issued on March 21, 2017 and is valid through March 31, 2027. The certified applicator responsible for the license is CARL LANE.

East Texas Termite & Pest Control is licensed by the Texas Department of Agriculture for 4 service categories: pest control, termite control, lawn & ornamental, and weed control. Each category is a separate authorization on TPCL #757254, so the company may only perform work it is explicitly licensed for. Notably, it is one of only 5 of the 34 active companies in Tyler licensed for weed control.

Among the 30 rated pest control companies in Tyler, East Texas Termite & Pest Control ranks #5 by Google rating (5 stars vs. a local average of 4.8). Its 50 customer reviews put it ahead of 55% of local rated companies by review volume. The company has held its TPCL license since 2017, longer than 61% of active licensees in Tyler.

East Texas Termite & Pest Control operates out of Tyler in SMITH 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 SMITH County are usually within its service area. Call ahead to confirm coverage for your address.

Licensed pest control companies in Texas use EPA-registered products applied according to label directions, which are safe when used properly. Most treatments require 2–4 hours of drying time before re-entry. Ask your technician about specific precautions for your household, especially for infants, pregnant women, and pets.

TPCL stands for Texas Pest Control License, issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). It is required for any business performing structural pest control in Texas. The license must be renewed annually and requires proof of insurance, a certified applicator on staff, and compliance with TDA regulations.

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.

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.

Texas has four types of venomous snakes: rattlesnakes (Western diamondback, timber, and others), copperheads (common in East and Central Texas), cottonmouths/water moccasins (near water sources), and coral snakes (Southeast Texas). If you cannot identify a snake, keep your distance and call a wildlife removal professional.