Men in Black Pest Control

Yes. Men in Black Pest Control holds an active Structural Pest Control Business License, TPCL #783667, issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture. The license was first issued on April 25, 2018 and is valid through April 30, 2027. The certified applicator responsible for the license is CARL R BALL.

Men in Black Pest Control is licensed by the Texas Department of Agriculture for 3 service categories: pest control, termite treatment, and lawn & landscape care. Each category is a separate authorization on TPCL #783667, so the company may only perform work it is explicitly licensed for. Notably, it is one of only 79 of the 258 active companies in Houston licensed for lawn & landscape care.

Among the 240 rated pest control companies in Houston, Men in Black Pest Control ranks #117 by Google rating (4.9 stars vs. a local average of 4.7). Its 76 customer reviews put it ahead of 57% of local rated companies by review volume. The company has held its TPCL license since 2018, longer than 37% of active licensees in Houston.

Men in Black Pest Control operates out of Houston in HARRIS 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 HARRIS County are usually within its service area. Call ahead to confirm coverage for your address.

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.

A certified applicator is an individual who has passed the TDA examination demonstrating knowledge of pest identification, pesticide safety, application techniques, and state regulations. Texas law requires every pest control business to designate a certified applicator who supervises all pest management activities performed by the company.

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.

The two-step method is most effective: first, broadcast a bait product across your entire yard when ants are actively foraging (mornings or evenings in moderate weather). Then, treat individual mounds directly with a contact insecticide 3–5 days later. Professional treatment is recommended for large properties or persistent infestations.