Hodge Pest Control, Inc

Yes. Hodge Pest Control, Inc holds an active Structural Pest Control Business License, TPCL #568586, issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture. The license was first issued on January 1, 1990 and is valid through July 31, 2027. The certified applicator responsible for the license is BASCOM L HODGES. Last checked against the TDA registry on October 11, 2026.

Hodge Pest Control, Inc 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 #568586, so the company may only perform work it is explicitly licensed for. Notably, it is one of only 2 of the 5 active companies in Bastrop licensed for lawn & ornamental.

The TDA license record for Hodge Pest Control, Inc lists Bastrop, BASTROP 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 Hodge Pest Control, Inc to confirm coverage for your address before scheduling.

Most pest control companies offer re-treatment guarantees — if pests return between scheduled visits, they will re-treat at no additional charge. This is standard with ongoing service plans. For one-time treatments, ask about the warranty period. Persistent issues may indicate entry points that need sealing or environmental factors that need addressing.

An inactive license means the company has not renewed their TPCL with the Texas Department of Agriculture. This could be due to business closure, failure to meet insurance requirements, or voluntary non-renewal. Companies with inactive licenses cannot legally perform pest control services in Texas.

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.