Rathjen Pest Control Inc

Yes. Rathjen Pest Control Inc holds an active Structural Pest Control Business License, TPCL #569869, issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture. The license was first issued on January 1, 1990 and is valid through January 31, 2027. The certified applicator responsible for the license is DICK H RATHJEN.

Rathjen Pest Control Inc is licensed by the Texas Department of Agriculture for 3 service categories: pest control, lawn & landscape care, and wildlife removal. Each category is a separate authorization on TPCL #569869, so the company may only perform work it is explicitly licensed for. Notably, it is one of only 38 of the 246 active companies in Houston licensed for wildlife removal.

Among the 228 rated pest control companies in Houston, Rathjen Pest Control Inc ranks #197 by Google rating (4.4 stars vs. a local average of 4.7). Its 20 customer reviews put it ahead of 35% of local rated companies by review volume. The company has held its TPCL license since 1990, longer than 86% of active licensees in Houston.

No, Rathjen Pest Control Inc 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.

Rathjen Pest Control Inc is based at 16821 Buccaneer Ln #102, Houston, TX 77058 in Houston, HARRIS County, Texas. 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.

A standard interior/exterior treatment takes 30–60 minutes for an average-sized home. Termite inspections take 1–2 hours. Full termite treatments may require a full day. Fumigation involves 2–3 days of preparation, treatment, and aeration. Your technician will provide a time estimate based on your property.

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.

Signs include droppings (rice-sized for mice, bean-sized for rats), gnaw marks on food packaging or wires, greasy rub marks along walls, scratching sounds at night, nesting material (shredded paper or fabric), and pet agitation. A single mouse can produce 50–75 droppings per day, making detection easier.