Hook and Ladder Inspections

Yes. Hook and Ladder Inspections holds an active Structural Pest Control Business License, TPCL #870019, issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture. The license was first issued on January 19, 2022 and is valid through January 31, 2027. The certified applicator responsible for the license is CARLOS M OBRIEN. Last checked against the TDA registry on October 11, 2026.

Hook and Ladder Inspections 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 #870019, so the company may only perform work it is explicitly licensed for.

Among the 129 rated pest control companies in San Antonio, Hook and Ladder Inspections ranks #17 by Google rating (5 stars vs. a local average of 4.8). Its 88 customer reviews put it ahead of 61% of local rated companies by review volume. The company has held its TPCL license since 2022, longer than 30% of active licensees in San Antonio.

Yes, Hook and Ladder Inspections is open on weekends: Saturday Open 24 hours and Sunday Open 24 hours. Hours reflect the company’s current Google Business Profile and may change on holidays.

Hook and Ladder Inspections is based at 7272 Wurzbach Rd Ste 204, San Antonio, TX 78240 in San Antonio, BEXAR County, Texas. The exact service area is not published in the license record and has not been independently verified. Call Hook and Ladder Inspections to confirm coverage for your address before scheduling.

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.

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.

Texas mosquitoes can transmit West Nile virus, Zika virus, dengue fever, and chikungunya. West Nile is the most common mosquito-borne illness in Texas, with cases reported annually. Standing water elimination and professional mosquito treatments are the most effective prevention methods.