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.
August and September are peak West Nile months in Texas, and 2026 is tracking at a 22-year high. Here's how to protect your family, your yard, and your home.
Denton County confirms its first severe neuroinvasive West Nile virus case of 2026, marking the second human infection in the county as health officials urge prevention measures.
Rodents, roaches, scorpions, and spiders move indoors as Texas cools down. Use this fall pest-proofing checklist to seal your home before they settle in.
Mosquito samples from Pearland, Lake Jackson, and West Columbia test positive for West Nile virus, triggering targeted spraying and renewed public health warnings across Brazoria County.
USDA APHIS announces $90M in FY 2027 funding through Plant Protection Act Section 7721 to protect farms and forests from invasive pests, with applications open through September 21.
A newly invasive pasture mealybug is devastating Texas hay fields and pastures, with confirmed infestations in 70 counties. Learn identification tips and prevention strategies.
Pesticide registrants face fast-approaching July 31 deadline to report Spanish-language bilingual labeling compliance through EPA's MyPeST platform for restricted-use and agricultural products.
USDA APHIS unveils NovoFly™, a breakthrough male-only screwworm strain that doubles sterile fly supply and accelerates eradication efforts across Texas and the Southwest.
Lawmakers from both parties introduce legislation to require cancer warnings on pesticide labels, responding to a Supreme Court decision that shielded manufacturers from liability.
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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