
Early Mosquito Activity Signals Active 2026 Season in Texas
Harris County detects West Nile virus in mosquitoes as Texas enters peak season. Public health officials urge residents to take prevention measures now.
The latest pest control news across Texas — invasive species alerts, health advisories, regulation changes, industry trends, and prevention tips from expert sources.
Texas has over 7,700 licensed pest control businesses and faces pest pressure year-round across its 254 counties. Regulations change, new species arrive, disease vectors shift patterns, and the industry itself is consolidating faster than most homeowners realize. Staying informed is not optional — it directly affects what treatments are available, what they cost, and whether your provider is operating legally.
We monitor primary sources that matter for Texas residents and pest management professionals: Texas Department of Agriculture enforcement actions and licensing updates, EPA Federal Register pesticide decisions, DSHS vector surveillance reports, USDA APHIS quarantine notices, CDC MMWR disease data, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension research, NPMA industry surveys, and SEC filings from publicly traded pest control companies. Every article links to its original source so you can verify the data independently.
Coverage is organized into six categories below — each focused on a distinct area of pest control that affects Texas differently. Whether you are a homeowner checking if your county has a new mosquito-borne disease advisory, a property manager tracking regulation changes, or an industry professional following market consolidation, you can go directly to the category that matters to you.
New species alerts, spread tracking, and warnings about spotted lanternfly, crazy ants, Africanized bees, and other invasive pests in Texas.
Disease outbreaks, pesticide safety recalls, and public health advisories related to pests — West Nile, Chagas, dengue, Zika, and more.
New laws, EPA bans, TPCL licensing changes, tenant rights, company fines, and regulatory updates affecting pest control in Texas.
Mergers & acquisitions, IPOs, bankruptcies, new franchises, market trends, and workforce updates across the pest control industry.
Seasonal pest prevention advice, DIY methods, when to call a professional, and cost guides for Texas homeowners.
Drones, AI-powered traps, IoT monitoring, new pesticide formulations, IPM innovations, and organic pest control methods.

Harris County detects West Nile virus in mosquitoes as Texas enters peak season. Public health officials urge residents to take prevention measures now.

The EPA is evaluating USDA's request to register NovoFly, a male-only genetically engineered screwworm control product that could double the efficiency of traditional sterile insect programs.

Effective April 1, 2026, Syngenta has voluntarily cancelled registration of Gramoxone SL 3.0 in California, ending the use of the controversial herbicide in the nation's largest agricultural state.

Texas livestock producers must prepare as New World screwworm moves closer to the U.S.-Mexico border, potentially arriving this summer. Expert guidance from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.

CDC research reveals distinct circulation patterns of St. Louis encephalitis virus genotypes across Texas, with West Texas showing co-circulation alongside West Nile virus.

The Texas Pest Control Association's premier annual event returns to the Will Rogers Memorial Center for three days of education, networking, and industry innovation.