Texpest

Yes. Texpest holds an active Structural Pest Control Business License, TPCL #772103, issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture. The license was first issued on October 6, 2017 and is valid through October 31, 2026. The certified applicator responsible for the license is BRYAN D GASPARD.

Texpest 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 #772103, so the company may only perform work it is explicitly licensed for.

Among the 45 rated pest control companies in Richmond, Texpest ranks #13 by Google rating (5 stars vs. a local average of 4.7). Its 14 customer reviews put it ahead of 27% of local rated companies by review volume. The company has held its TPCL license since 2017, longer than 40% of active licensees in Richmond.

Texpest operates out of Richmond in FORT BEND 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 FORT BEND 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.

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'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.