Guardian Pest Control

Yes. Guardian Pest Control holds an active Structural Pest Control Business License, TPCL #770088, issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture. The license was first issued on July 31, 2017 and is valid through July 31, 2027. The certified applicator responsible for the license is JORGE R MEDEL. Last checked against the TDA registry on October 11, 2026.

Guardian 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 #770088, so the company may only perform work it is explicitly licensed for.

The TDA license record for Guardian Pest Control lists San Antonio, BEXAR 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 Guardian Pest Control to confirm coverage for your address before scheduling.

Reputable companies typically offer a satisfaction guarantee with free re-treatments between scheduled visits if pests return. Termite treatments often come with 1–5 year warranties, sometimes renewable annually. Always get guarantees in writing and understand what specific pests and conditions are covered.

The TDA issues licenses with specific category codes: P (Pest Control), T (Termite Control), L (Lawn & Ornamental), W (Weed Control), C (Commodity Fumigation), S (Structural Fumigation), and D (Wood Preservation). Each category authorizes different types of pest management work. Notably, the P category covers rodents and nuisance animals such as rats, mice, skunks, raccoons, and opossums — there is no separate wildlife removal license.

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.

Heat treatment involves raising the temperature of an infested area to 130–145°F using industrial heaters. It is the most effective treatment for bed bugs and can also treat drywood termites in localized areas. The high temperature kills all life stages including eggs. No chemicals are used, and rooms can typically be re-occupied the same day.

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.

Termites are found throughout Texas, but subterranean termites are especially active in the eastern and southern regions with higher moisture levels. The Gulf Coast and East Texas have the highest termite pressure, including aggressive Formosan termites. Regardless of location, annual inspections are recommended for all Texas homeowners.