Frequently Asked Questions

We handle cockroaches, bed bugs, ants (including fire ants), rodents, mosquitoes, spiders, fleas, termites, ticks, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets, flies, scorpions, crickets, earwigs, silverfish, centipedes, millipedes, and more. We do not handle wildlife removal.

If covered pests return between scheduled visits, we come back and re-treat at no additional charge.

Yes. Our technicians are licensed pest control professionals and our company carries full liability insurance.

No. We are a call-only company. Call (831) 703-7142 during Mon–Sat 7AM–7PM and you will reach a real person who can schedule service.

Ticks are active nearly year-round in the Rio Grande Valley, but peak pressure runs from March through November. We see the highest call volume in April and May when lone star ticks become aggressive.

Properties near brush or resaca banks benefit from monthly treatments during peak season. Suburban yards with minimal wild-area exposure may only need quarterly perimeter treatments.

Direct mound treatment kills within 24–48 hours. Broadcast bait takes 2–4 weeks because foraging ants must carry it back to the queen. We use both together for fastest overall results.

Winter (December–February) is the most effective time for broadcast bait because ants take bait directly to the queen underground. However, we treat year-round since fire ants are active in every month in the RGV.

Monthly is the standard for Brownsville restaurants due to year-round pressure. High-volume locations near dumpster areas or open-air seating may benefit from bi-weekly exterior treatment during peak summer months.

We use products labeled for residential use around pets. We ask that pets stay off treated areas until dry, typically 30–60 minutes. We coordinate timing with you before application.

No. We treat the environment — your yard, perimeter, and home. For on-animal tick treatment, consult your veterinarian about topical or oral preventatives.

We use products labeled for residential application around pets. Pets should stay off treated perimeter areas until dry, typically 30–60 minutes. Interior treatments are applied to cracks and crevices inaccessible to pets.

Brown dog ticks can complete their entire life cycle indoors. If you have dogs and find small reddish-brown ticks on walls, baseboards, or in crate areas, you likely have an indoor infestation that requires professional treatment.

Yes. Lone star ticks carry ehrlichiosis and can trigger alpha-gal syndrome. American dog ticks carry Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Cameron County has documented cases of both.

One treatment significantly reduces the population but does not prevent re-introduction from wild areas. Properties near brush need ongoing seasonal treatment to maintain control.

Rain forces colonies to push tunneled soil to the surface. The ants were already present underground — rain makes them visible. This is why mounds seem to appear overnight after Gulf Coast thunderstorms.

No. Individual mound treatment triggers budding — surviving queens relocate and build new mounds nearby. Effective control requires broadcast bait across the entire yard combined with mound treatment.

Single treatments run $120–$200 depending on yard size. Seasonal monthly plans are $85–$150 per visit. Interior brown dog tick treatments are quoted on-site.

Standard residential treatment runs $100–$175 per visit for yards under 10,000 sq ft. Quarterly seasonal plans are $80–$130 per visit.

One-time treatments run $100–$175. The cost depends on property size and whether an active breeding source needs remediation. Inspection is included.

Residential service runs $90–$150 for perimeter and interior treatment. Commercial properties are quoted by building size and foundation perimeter length.

Residential perimeter and interior treatment runs $90–$140. The inspection and moisture assessment are included at no extra charge.

Shaded, moist areas — under trees, along fence lines, around brush piles, and in tall grass. Ticks avoid direct sun and dry open lawn. Treatment focuses on these transition zones.