Star Pest Control

Yes. Star Pest Control holds an active Structural Pest Control Business License, TPCL #801628, issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture. The license was first issued on January 25, 2019 and is valid through January 31, 2027. The certified applicator responsible for the license is MATNEY A GUILLORY III. Last checked against the TDA registry on October 11, 2026.

Star Pest Control 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 #801628, so the company may only perform work it is explicitly licensed for.

Among the 226 rated pest control companies in Houston, Star Pest Control ranks #223 by Google rating (3.1 stars vs. a local average of 4.7). Its 17 customer reviews put it ahead of 33% of local rated companies by review volume. The company has held its TPCL license since 2019, longer than 32% of active licensees in Houston.

The TDA license record for Star Pest Control lists Houston, HARRIS County, Texas. No street address is on file, which is common for home-based or service-area businesses. The exact service area is not published in the license record and has not been independently verified. Call Star Pest Control 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.

TPCL stands for Texas Pest Control License, issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). It is required for any business performing structural pest control in Texas. The license must be renewed annually and requires proof of insurance, a certified applicator on staff, and compliance with TDA regulations.

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's warm, humid climate is ideal for cockroaches. The American cockroach (palmetto bug) thrives outdoors in mulch and sewers but enters homes seeking water. German cockroaches infest kitchens and bathrooms. The state's long warm season means roach populations remain active nearly year-round, making regular pest control essential.