How Do I Hire a Licensed Pest Control Company in Texas?
In Texas, structural pest control businesses and the people who apply treatments are licensed by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). Ask for the business license number and check it with TDA before signing.
Request pest controlWhat to ask for
The company's TDA business license number, and whether the technician doing the work is licensed.
How to check
Use the Texas Department of Agriculture's license search to confirm the business license is active.
Service agreements
Read what's covered: which pests, how often, re-treatments between visits and how to cancel.
Termite warranties
Ask what the warranty covers, whether it renews yearly and whether it transfers if you sell.
Red flags
Door-to-door offers with pressure to sign today, no license number, or very cheap prices for termite work.
Ready?
Send a request and a pest control company will get in touch. See general pest control.
Get it in writing
The written agreement should list the pests covered, visit schedule, price, re-treatment terms and cancellation policy.
Compare quotes
For termite work especially, compare the treatment method, the warranty and the price, not the price alone.
Insurance
Ask whether the company carries liability insurance in case of damage to your home.
Ask about the plan
A good company explains what it found, what it will treat, which products it plans to use and why, and what you can do between visits. Be wary of anyone who won't explain.
Rental properties
If you rent, check your lease and talk to your landlord before hiring anyone; many leases say who arranges and pays for treatment.
Questions about treatment
Licensed companies can explain why a product was chosen and what the label requires. If answers are vague, keep looking.
Keep records
Keep every invoice and service report together. They help if a problem returns or you sell the house.
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