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.
CDC Health Alert Network warns of multi-country hantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship. Texas named as geographic hotspot for rodent-borne virus.
Southeast Texas enters peak termite swarm season. Pest control experts share prevention tips and warning signs for homeowners.
Federal health officials report tick-bite emergency room visits are hitting historic highs across most U.S. regions, with Texas residents facing heightened exposure risks.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension experts share identification tips and treatment strategies for the most destructive warm-season turf pests threatening lawns across the state.
Brazoria County health officials announce first West Nile virus positive mosquito traps of 2026 season in Manvel and Sweeny, triggering targeted spraying operations.
Texas Senate Committee hears testimony from USDA, Texas Parks and Wildlife, and Texas A&M experts on accelerating screwworm defense efforts including new $750M sterile fly facility.
Tarrant County Public Health confirms first West Nile Virus positive mosquito samples of 2026 in Fort Worth and Grand Prairie as health officials ramp up surveillance ahead of World Cup.
Dallas County health officials are ramping up mosquito testing for chikungunya, dengue, and Zika as millions of international visitors arrive for FIFA World Cup 2026.
USDA officials told Texas lawmakers that a new sterile fly production facility at Moore Air Base will produce 100 million flies monthly by late 2027 to combat the New World Screwworm threat.
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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