Hurt Exterminating

Yes. Hurt Exterminating holds an active Structural Pest Control Business License, TPCL #568686, issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture. The license was first issued on January 1, 1990 and is valid through December 31, 2026. The certified applicator responsible for the license is SHARILYN GUNN.

Hurt Exterminating 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 #568686, so the company may only perform work it is explicitly licensed for.

Among the 8 rated pest control companies in Odessa, Hurt Exterminating ranks #6 by Google rating (5 stars vs. a local average of 4.9). Its 1 customer reviews put it ahead of 0% of local rated companies by review volume. The company has held its TPCL license since 1990, longer than 100% of active licensees in Odessa.

No, Hurt Exterminating is closed on weekends. Weekday hours start Monday at 8 AM. Hours reflect the company’s current Google Business Profile and may change on holidays.

Hurt Exterminating operates out of Odessa in ECTOR 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 ECTOR County are usually within its service area. Call ahead to confirm coverage for your address.

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 pest control is regulated by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) under the Texas Structural Pest Control Act. All pest control businesses must hold a TPCL license, employ a certified applicator, maintain insurance, and follow specific rules for pesticide application, record keeping, and consumer protection.

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.