Total Pest Elimination

Yes. Total Pest Elimination holds an active Structural Pest Control Business License, TPCL #570614, issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture. The license was first issued on December 22, 2009 and is valid through November 30, 2026. The certified applicator responsible for the license is LUIS A BRITO.

Total Pest Elimination is licensed by the Texas Department of Agriculture for 1 service category: pest control. Each category is a separate authorization on TPCL #570614, so the company may only perform work it is explicitly licensed for.

Among the 228 rated pest control companies in Houston, Total Pest Elimination ranks #56 by Google rating (5 stars vs. a local average of 4.7). Its 6 customer reviews put it ahead of 15% of local rated companies by review volume. The company has held its TPCL license since 2009, longer than 61% of active licensees in Houston.

Total Pest Elimination operates out of Houston in HARRIS 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 HARRIS County are usually within its service area. Call ahead to confirm coverage for your address.

Reputable companies typically offer a satisfaction guarantee with free re-treatments between scheduled visits if pests return. Termite treatments often come with 1–5 year warranties, sometimes renewable annually. Always get guarantees in writing and understand what specific pests and conditions are covered.

Yes. Complaints against licensed pest control companies can be filed with the Texas Department of Agriculture. You can report unlicensed operators, unsafe practices, or unsatisfactory service. The TDA investigates complaints and can take enforcement action including fines and license suspension.

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.