Fortress Termite & Pest Control

Yes. Fortress Termite & Pest Control holds an active Structural Pest Control Business License, TPCL #568165, issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture. The license was first issued on January 27, 2000 and is valid through January 31, 2027. The certified applicator responsible for the license is DEAN MUSHINSKI.

Fortress Termite & Pest Control 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 #568165, so the company may only perform work it is explicitly licensed for.

Among the 243 rated pest control companies in Houston, Fortress Termite & Pest Control ranks #192 by Google rating (4.7 stars vs. a local average of 4.7). Its 15 customer reviews put it ahead of 29% of local rated companies by review volume. The company has held its TPCL license since 2000, longer than 75% of active licensees in Houston.

Fortress Termite & Pest Control 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.

Key questions include: Are you licensed by the Texas Department of Agriculture? What is your TPCL number? What specific treatment do you recommend and why? What products will you use? Do you offer a guarantee or warranty? Are your technicians certified applicators? What preparation is needed on my part?

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.

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 two medically significant spider species: the brown recluse (found statewide, especially in Central Texas) and the black widow (found throughout the state). Brown recluse bites can cause tissue necrosis, while black widow bites can cause muscle pain and systemic symptoms. Most other Texas spiders are harmless.