Urban & Rural Home Inspections

Yes. Urban & Rural Home Inspections holds an active Structural Pest Control Business License, TPCL #627320, issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture. The license was first issued on August 7, 2012 and is valid through August 31, 2027. The certified applicator responsible for the license is LARRY URBAN.

Urban & Rural Home Inspections 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 #627320, so the company may only perform work it is explicitly licensed for.

Urban & Rural Home Inspections is based at 32701B Ranch Rd 12, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 in Austin, TRAVIS County, Texas. Pest control companies typically serve customers within a 20–30 mile radius, so nearby communities across TRAVIS County are usually within its service area. Call ahead to confirm coverage for your address.

Before your appointment, clear counters, move furniture slightly away from walls, secure food and pet dishes, cover fish tanks, and ensure the technician can access areas like garages, attics, and crawl spaces. Your provider will give specific preparation instructions based on the treatment type.

An inactive license means the company has not renewed their TPCL with the Texas Department of Agriculture. This could be due to business closure, failure to meet insurance requirements, or voluntary non-renewal. Companies with inactive licenses cannot legally perform pest control services in Texas.

Texas faces unique challenges including Formosan termite colonies in the Gulf region, fire ant infestations across most of the state, extreme heat that drives pests indoors, a long warm season that keeps pests active year-round, and a diverse geography ranging from humid coastlines to arid deserts, each with different pest pressures.

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.