Common Pests & How We Treat Them
We've seen it all in the Houston area. Here's what we deal with every day — and exactly how we handle it.
As a local, family-owned pest control company serving Katy and the greater Houston area, we specialize in identifying and eliminating the pests most common in our region. Every treatment is backed by our warranty guarantee — if they come back, so do we.
Ants
Covered in Routine ServiceFire ants, carpenter ants, and odorous house ants are among the most common in Texas. Fire ants deliver painful stings causing allergic reactions, while carpenter ants tunnel through wood causing structural damage. Once a colony establishes they're very hard to eliminate without professional treatment.
Spiders
Covered in Routine ServiceTexas is home to both nuisance and dangerous species. The Black Widow and Brown Recluse are medically significant — their bites can cause serious health complications, especially in children and the elderly. Even non-venomous spiders become a problem when they multiply indoors.
Wasps & Yellow Jackets
Covered in Routine ServiceWasps and yellow jackets build nests in eaves, attics, wall voids, and underground — posing a real threat to those with allergies. Unlike bees, wasps sting repeatedly and become extremely aggressive when disturbed, making DIY removal very dangerous.
American Roaches
Covered in Routine ServiceAlso called the "palmetto bug," the American cockroach thrives in Houston's humid climate. They contaminate food, spread Salmonella, and trigger asthma symptoms. Seeing one during the day usually signals a larger infestation hiding nearby.
Silverfish
Covered in Routine ServiceSilverfish thrive in bathrooms, attics, and basements. They feed on paper, glue, clothing, and pantry goods — damaging books, wallpaper, and stored food. An infestation grows quickly and can cause significant property damage if left untreated.
Mosquitoes
Covered in Routine ServiceHouston's heat and humidity make it one of the worst mosquito environments in the US. Beyond irritating bites, mosquitoes carry West Nile Virus, Zika, and Dengue Fever. They breed in any standing water making them nearly impossible to control without professional treatment.
Scorpions
Covered in Routine ServiceThe Striped Bark Scorpion is increasingly common in Katy and the Houston area. Its venomous sting can be medically serious for children and elderly adults. They hide in shoes, clothing, bedding, and dark corners, making them particularly dangerous inside the home.
Earwigs
Covered in Routine ServiceEarwigs are moisture-seeking insects recognizable by their distinctive rear pincers. They invade homes through gaps and cracks, congregating in kitchens, bathrooms, and basements. While not dangerous, they damage houseplants, feed on pantry goods, and are unsettling in large numbers.
Rats & Mice
Partial Service — See DetailsRodents contaminate food, chew through electrical wiring (a leading cause of house fires), damage insulation, and carry diseases including Hantavirus and Salmonella. They're a year-round problem in Houston's suburbs, worsening in cooler months when they seek warmth indoors.
German Cockroaches
Referral Service — See DetailsThe most difficult pest infestation to eliminate. German roaches live and breed entirely indoors — inside appliances, behind walls, and under cabinets. A single female produces hundreds of offspring in her lifetime. They spread bacteria and trigger severe asthma and allergy responses.
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