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.
A Dalhart farm says SenesTech's Evolve rat birth control cut rodent activity an estimated 80%, sparing its buried drip irrigation from costly leaks.
CDC reports 48 West Nile cases nationwide by June 30—the worst early season in 22 years. Texas ranks second with 4 confirmed cases as health officials urge mosquito precautions.
Texas screwworm outbreak reaches 35 confirmed cases with Crockett County emerging as the epicenter. State and federal agencies report early July cases slowing compared to June surge.
Health officials schedule targeted ground spraying in Dallas County after mosquito samples test positive for West Nile virus. Learn about spray zones and protection measures.
USDA confirms 32nd New World screwworm case in Texas with active infestations across six counties. Learn about the latest developments and what livestock owners need to know.
Texas A&M AgriLife Research pioneers electron beam sterilization as a non-radioactive alternative to fight New World screwworm, part of $105M USDA Grand Challenge initiative.
Environmental groups accuse EPA of industry capture after agency altered PFAS toxicity criteria to approve additional 'forever chemical' pesticides for agricultural use.
Texas DSHS confirms first West Nile virus positive mosquito pools in Hays County for 2026 season. Health officials urge residents to take precautions as virus spreads across Central Texas.
USDA confirms 32 New World screwworm infestations with 31 cases in Texas spanning 12 counties, prompting expanded quarantine zones and intensified sterile fly operations.
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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