TexStar Pest Control

Yes. TexStar Pest Control holds an active Structural Pest Control Business License, TPCL #570523, issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture. The license was first issued on January 1, 1990 and is valid through May 31, 2027. The certified applicator responsible for the license is CRAIG COTTRELL.

TexStar Pest Control is licensed by the Texas Department of Agriculture for 3 service categories: pest control, termite treatment, and lawn & landscape care. Each category is a separate authorization on TPCL #570523, so the company may only perform work it is explicitly licensed for. Notably, it is one of only 41 of the 126 active companies in San Antonio licensed for lawn & landscape care.

Among the 121 rated pest control companies in San Antonio, TexStar Pest Control ranks #45 by Google rating (5 stars vs. a local average of 4.8). Its 7 customer reviews put it ahead of 16% of local rated companies by review volume. The company has held its TPCL license since 1990, longer than 92% of active licensees in San Antonio.

TexStar Pest Control is open on Saturdays (9 AM to 2 PM) but closed on Sundays. Hours reflect the company’s current Google Business Profile and may change on holidays.

TexStar Pest Control operates out of San Antonio in BEXAR 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 BEXAR County are usually within its service area. Call ahead to confirm coverage for your address.

Common signs include droppings, gnaw marks, damaged wood, shed wings near windows, unusual odors, live or dead insects, nests or webs in corners, and scratching sounds in walls or attic. If you spot any of these, a professional inspection can identify the pest species and the extent of the problem.

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.

The two-step method is most effective: first, broadcast a bait product across your entire yard when ants are actively foraging (mornings or evenings in moderate weather). Then, treat individual mounds directly with a contact insecticide 3–5 days later. Professional treatment is recommended for large properties or persistent infestations.