The latest pest control news across Texas — invasive species alerts, health advisories, regulation changes, industry trends, and prevention tips from expert sources.
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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.
USDA marked its billionth sterile fly released over Texas as Secretary Rollins reported three active screwworm cases and no cattle case in over a month.
Arlington crews sprayed two nights near Caliente Drive after a mosquito trap tested positive for West Nile, as CDC's Sept. 1 update put Texas at 46 human cases.
USDA confirms the 48th U.S. New World screwworm case — a dog in Crockett County, Texas, the county's first detection in seven weeks — and TAHC designates parts of the county as Infested Zone 20.
Texas Animal Health Commission releases Infested Zones 02.A and 03 — designated areas of Gillespie, Kerr, Kimble, La Salle and Webb counties — the first screwworm movement restrictions lifted since the outbreak began.
EPA announces two major scientific advancements to eliminate mammalian animal testing by 2035, introducing new framework for surfactants and GHS mixtures equation for pesticide risk assessment.
USDA APHIS shares comprehensive roadmap for quarterly reviews of New World Screwworm Response Playbook as parasite cases reach 45 infestations across Texas and New Mexico.
Integrated Pest and Pathogen Management Symposium for Controlled Environment Agriculture brings experts on biocontrol, AI pest monitoring, and disease-resistant crops to Dallas.
EPA seeks peer-reviewed studies on glyphosate health effects through September 24, 2026, as the agency updates its human health risk assessment for the world's most widely used herbicide.
USDA confirms the 47th U.S. New World screwworm case — a goat in Val Verde County, Texas, the county's second detection in ten days — as TAHC expands the local quarantine to Infested Zone 19.A.
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 — 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.
How often is this newsroom updated?
New articles appear whenever primary-source Texas pest news warrants coverage — typically several per month during peak pest seasons (spring and fall) and fewer during the summer and winter lulls. The full archive plus category filters is available here.
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