Southern States Pest Control

Yes. Southern States Pest Control holds an active Structural Pest Control Business License, TPCL #570232, issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture. The license was first issued on January 1, 1990 and is valid through February 28, 2027. The certified applicator responsible for the license is JOSEPH W WHITMER.

Southern States Pest Control is licensed by the Texas Department of Agriculture for 2 service categories: pest control, and termite treatment. Each category is a separate authorization on TPCL #570232, so the company may only perform work it is explicitly licensed for.

Among the 243 rated pest control companies in Houston, Southern States Pest Control ranks #74 by Google rating (5 stars vs. a local average of 4.7). Its 3 customer reviews put it ahead of 4% of local rated companies by review volume. The company has held its TPCL license since 1990, longer than 85% of active licensees in Houston.

No, Southern States Pest Control is closed on weekends. Weekday hours start Monday at 7 AM. Hours reflect the company’s current Google Business Profile and may change on holidays.

Southern States Pest Control is based at 13106 Laguna St, Houston, TX 77015 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.

Most pest control companies offer re-treatment guarantees — if pests return between scheduled visits, they will re-treat at no additional charge. This is standard with ongoing service plans. For one-time treatments, ask about the warranty period. Persistent issues may indicate entry points that need sealing or environmental factors that need addressing.

The TDA issues licenses with specific category codes: P (General Pest Control), T (Termite Treatment), L (Lawn & Landscape), W (Wildlife Removal), C (Crack & Crevice), S (Structural Fumigation), and D (Waste Disposal). Each category authorizes different types of pest management work.

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 has two medically significant spider species: the brown recluse (found statewide, especially in Central Texas) and the black widow (found throughout the state). Brown recluse bites can cause tissue necrosis, while black widow bites can cause muscle pain and systemic symptoms. Most other Texas spiders are harmless.