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.
Orkin's 2026 Mosquito Cities List places Houston 7th and Dallas 8th nationally as Texas metro areas remain hotspots for mosquito activity and disease risk.
Invasive Asian needle ants have spread to 20 states including Texas. Learn identification tips, health risks, and prevention strategies for this hidden pest.
USDA confirms Asian needle ants have spread to Texas. Learn identification tips, health risks including anaphylaxis, and prevention strategies for this invasive species.
EPA releases comprehensive draft strategy for minimizing fungicide impacts on endangered species, with new mitigation measures affecting growers in Texas and all states except Hawaii.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller warns of New World screwworm found just 119 miles from Texas border in Mexican state of Coahuila, triggering expanded biosecurity measures.
New machine learning models from Texas A&M AgriLife can forecast western flower thrips populations with remarkable accuracy, giving farmers critical early warning.
The Environmental Protection Agency releases a comprehensive draft strategy to minimize harm to endangered species from fungicide use, with implications for Texas agriculture.
Brazos Valley cattle producers will get hands-on training in New World screwworm prevention at the upcoming O.D. Butler Field Day on May 15 in Anderson, Texas.
Bed bugs are spreading across Texas hotels, theaters and public transit. A Texas A&M AgriLife entomologist shares proven strategies for identification, prevention and professional treatment.
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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No. This newsroom does not accept sponsored articles, paid placements, advertorials, or press-release reprints. Any commercial relationship in the future will be clearly disclosed at the top of the affected article.
How do I report a correction or tip?
Email info@texasbugslayers.com with the article URL, the specific claim in question, and a link to an authoritative source. Corrections are published (not silently edited) and the article is updated with a note and revised date.