Harris Pest Control

Yes. Harris Pest Control holds an active Structural Pest Control Business License, TPCL #778324, issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture. The license was first issued on February 28, 2018 and is valid through February 28, 2027. The certified applicator responsible for the license is BRIAN C HARRIS. Last checked against the TDA registry on October 11, 2026.

Harris 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 #778324, so the company may only perform work it is explicitly licensed for.

Among the 3 rated pest control companies in Athens, Harris Pest Control ranks #1 by Google rating (5 stars vs. a local average of 4.6).

Harris Pest Control is based at 9989 FM 724, Tyler, TX 75704 in Athens, HENDERSON County, Texas. The exact service area is not published in the license record and has not been independently verified. Call Harris Pest Control to confirm coverage for your address before scheduling.

In Texas, pest control is important year-round due to the warm climate. Spring and early summer see increased activity from ants, termites, mosquitoes, and wasps. Fall brings rodents seeking shelter indoors. Winter is ideal for preventive treatments and termite inspections when pest pressure is lowest.

Yes. Complaints against licensed pest control companies can be filed with the Texas Department of Agriculture. You can report unlicensed operators, unsafe practices, or unsatisfactory service. The TDA investigates complaints and can take enforcement action including fines and license suspension.

The most common Texas pests include fire ants, cockroaches (American and German), termites (subterranean and Formosan), mosquitoes, scorpions, spiders (brown recluse and black widow), wasps, rodents, bed bugs, and fleas/ticks. The warm climate and diverse geography create ideal conditions for a wide variety of pests year-round.

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.

Signs include droppings (rice-sized for mice, bean-sized for rats), gnaw marks on food packaging or wires, greasy rub marks along walls, scratching sounds at night, nesting material (shredded paper or fabric), and pet agitation. A single mouse can produce 50–75 droppings per day, making detection easier.