Greater Houston, TX Pest Control

Termites

While the state of Texas recognizes several breeds of termites living across in the area, Greater Houston residents are primarily plagued by subterranean termites. Mud tube tunneling and other wood damage cost millions in repairs each year, putting more homes and businesses at risk as temperatures rise.

Part of the problem comes from how difficult termite damage is to find and identify for most homeowners. Because so much of it goes on inside the walls, floors, and foundations of the home, residents often don’t become aware that the problem even exists until hundreds or even thousands of dollars worth of damage has already taken place.

Worse, while termites are most active in the spring and summer, damage can occur at any time of year, especially in areas like Houston where conditions are favorable to termites most of the year - making total prevention the only option.

Learn more about the damage and other dangers termites can pose to Houston homes and businesses.

Ants

Ants are an ever-present nuisance in Houston yards and sidewalks on any summer day. While their bites can be painful, other health hazards including allergies and food contamination make them a pest that can’t be tolerated. The key ants Houston residents should be on the lookout for include:

Tawny Crazy Ants

Distinguishable for their erratic behavior, these reddish-brown ants move in zig-zag patterns as they forage. Tawny ants carry painful bites for anyone who gets in their way but are a particular nuisance for their tendency to infest and damage electrical equipment. And once they’re inside, they spread - like crazy.

Carpenter Ants

While carpenter ants do not eat the wood in the same way termites do, they can cause the same level of severe damage to any wood-based structures or furniture they come across.

Fire Ants

Notable for their red coloration, fire ants are distinct from other ants in that they sting instead of bite. These stings are quite painful - in addition to being a trigger for a number of other reactions in certain people.

Rover Ants

While non-aggressive, rover ants nevertheless pose a threat to any food items they forage upon. And as their name implies, they are quite skilled at it.

Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes are among the most dangerous animals on earth, killing their victims indirectly through the various diseases it carries: Zika, West Nile, Yellow Fever, and more can all be traced to mosquito bites.

Mosquitoes spend much of their young lives underwater as they mature from eggs into full-grown adults. Unfortunately, this means that they thrive in hot, humid environments with lots of abundant sources of stagnant water and tall grass to hide in, conditions prevalent in many areas across the state of Texas.

While their threat in Houston is not as drastic as in some parts of the world, the climate makes it a perfect breeding ground in the spring and summer months - and once you’ve got a mosquito infestation, it can be exceptionally difficult to eliminate with professional help. Learn more about the threat mosquitoes pose.

Rodents

If you see a rodent in Houston, chances are it’s a mouse, Norway rat, Roof rat, or squirrel. Rodents are an ever-present pest in Houston. Find out how to keep yourself protected.

Squirrels

Squirrels are a common sight to many Houston residents, and a welcome one - except for those who have to live with them. Squirrels bring all of the same risks for gnawing and electrical damage as their rodent cousins, but they are often far more capable of getting to the roof in the first place.

Roof Rats

Smaller and leaner than their Norway rat cousins, roof rats live up to their name with their excellent climbing skill. Once a roof rat is on the roof, it means non-stop gnawing to get into the attic, and all the holes left behind can lead to water damage or even other pests to gain entry.

Mice

While their small, beady eyes may make them look cute, the damage they cause is anything but. Beyond persistent gnawing to wear down their incisors and the other biological hazards they leave behind, mice cannot be allowed into a home or business.

Norway Rats

With stocky, dark bodies, Norway rats make better swimmers than climbers - and utilize their ability to access all manner of plumbing and other sensitive areas.