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 confirms New World screwworm found in Coahuila sheep only 31 miles from Texas, triggering expanded CBP awareness campaign and heightened livestock biosecurity measures.
USDA confirms flesh-eating screwworm parasite within 31 miles of Texas border. CBP deploys awareness campaign at 8 ports of entry to prevent invasive pest from threatening US livestock.
USDA unveils $52,000 sq ft Knipling-Bushland laboratory in Kerrville, Texas, accelerating research against invasive pests threatening US livestock industry
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension entomologist Dr. Robert Puckett offers practical advice for spotting and avoiding bed bugs during hotel stays.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension entomologist Molly Keck explains how to avoid chigger bites during peak season and what to do if you get bitten.
New World screwworm found closer than ever to Texas — 16-month-old feline in Mexico confirmed infected just 57 miles from US border as sterile fly barrier faces critical test.
Texas A&M AgriLife warns that poison hemlock is spreading statewide. Learn how to identify this deadly invasive plant and protect your family and livestock.
With Memorial Day marking the unofficial start of summer, Texas health officials urge residents to take mosquito prevention seriously as West Nile season intensifies.
As Memorial Day kicks off travel season, pest control experts warn Texans about peak bed bug activity and share proven strategies to prevent bringing these hitchhiking pests home.
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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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.