Texas A-1 Pest Control and Termite Co

Yes. Texas A-1 Pest Control and Termite Co holds an active Structural Pest Control Business License, TPCL #570691, issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture. The license was first issued on January 1, 1990 and is valid through October 31, 2027. The certified applicator responsible for the license is STUART P ATMAR. Last checked against the TDA registry on October 11, 2026.

Texas A-1 Pest Control and Termite Co is licensed by the Texas Department of Agriculture for 3 service categories: pest control, termite control, and structural fumigation. Each category is a separate authorization on TPCL #570691, so the company may only perform work it is explicitly licensed for. Notably, it is one of only 14 of the 256 active companies in Houston licensed for structural fumigation.

Among the 226 rated pest control companies in Houston, Texas A-1 Pest Control and Termite Co ranks #38 by Google rating (5 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 84% of active licensees in Houston.

No, Texas A-1 Pest Control and Termite Co 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.

Texas A-1 Pest Control and Termite Co is based at 8505 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX 77055 in Houston, HARRIS County, Texas. The exact service area is not published in the license record and has not been independently verified. Call Texas A-1 Pest Control and Termite Co to confirm coverage for your address before scheduling.

Yes. Getting 2–3 estimates is recommended. Compare not just price but also the scope of service, products used, guarantees offered, and customer reviews. The cheapest option is not always the best — look for licensed, well-reviewed companies that clearly explain their treatment plan.

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.

Do not attempt to remove wasp nests yourself, especially paper wasp nests, yellow jacket ground nests, or large hornet nests. Wasps can sting repeatedly and attack in numbers when their nest is threatened. A licensed pest control professional can safely remove the nest and treat the area to discourage rebuilding.