Home and Hive Pest Control

Yes. Home and Hive Pest Control holds an active Structural Pest Control Business License, TPCL #941443, issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture. The license was first issued on July 18, 2024 and is valid through July 31, 2027. The certified applicator responsible for the license is MONICA M WALTERS.

Home and Hive 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 #941443, so the company may only perform work it is explicitly licensed for.

Among the 61 rated pest control companies in McKinney, Home and Hive Pest Control ranks #11 by Google rating (5 stars vs. a local average of 4.8). Its 79 customer reviews put it ahead of 53% of local rated companies by review volume. The company has held its TPCL license since 2024, longer than 5% of active licensees in McKinney.

Home and Hive Pest Control operates out of McKinney in COLLIN 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 COLLIN County are usually within its service area. Call ahead to confirm coverage for your address.

IPM is a science-based approach that combines prevention, monitoring, and targeted treatment to manage pests with minimal chemical use. It includes sealing entry points, removing food and water sources, and using pesticides only when necessary. Many licensed Texas companies offer IPM programs as a long-term, environmentally responsible option.

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.

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.