How much does pest control cost in Dallas?

Dallas pest control costs range from 150-400 dollars for a one-time general interior/exterior treatment to 50-120 dollars per month for recurring monthly service. Quarterly plans run 120-200 dollars per treatment. Termite treatment is the largest cost: Termidor liquid termiticide treatment runs 800-2,500 dollars; Sentricon bait system installation runs 900-2,000 dollars plus annual monitoring fees. Bed bug heat treatment for a single room runs 600-1,200 dollars; whole-home treatment runs 1,500-4,000 dollars. Dallas pest control prices are competitive with national averages.

What pests are most common in Dallas homes?

The highest-priority Dallas pests: (1) Subterranean termites - Dallas is USDA Termite Infestation Zone 1; annual professional inspection recommended for all Dallas homeowners; (2) Fire ants - ubiquitous in Dallas-area lawns; professional quarterly broadcast control is far more effective than spot treatment; (3) American cockroaches - the large sewer roaches that enter Dallas homes through drain systems; (4) Rodents (rats and mice) - a growing problem in Dallas urban neighborhoods where mature tree canopy and older home construction provide access points; (5) Mosquitoes - particularly near Dallas area creeks, retention ponds, and wooded lots. Dallas also has black widow spiders in garages, outbuildings, and dense vegetation.

How do I verify a Dallas pest control company is licensed?

Verify at the [Texas Department of Agriculture pest control license search](https://www.texasagriculture.gov/RegulatoryPrograms/PesticidesPestManagement/StructuralPestControlService/VerifyaLicense.aspx). Confirm both the company business license and the individual technician who will be performing the treatment. Texas TPCS licensing requires training in pest identification, pesticide safety, application techniques, and environmental protection. Any Dallas pest control company that cannot provide a valid Texas TDA TPCS license number on request should not be hired.

Does Dallas really need year-round pest control?

Yes - Dallas climate (hot summers, mild winters) means pest pressure does not cease in winter the way it does in northern climates. Dallas termites remain active underground year-round. Cockroaches and rodents actively seek indoor warmth in cooler months. Fire ants slow in winter but resume colony-building activity immediately in spring. Mosquito populations are active April through November in Dallas. Dallas pest control professionals recommend a minimum of quarterly professional service - monthly during summer for pest-intensive Dallas properties (wooded lots, older homes, properties near water).

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BW Insect Control and Tree Care

3126 Carpenter Ave , Dallas, TX 75215-4404

BBB Accredited A+ rated. Tree Disease Treatment, Tree Services, Pest Control Services ...

Serves: 75201, 75202, 75203, 75204 +43 more

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Bee Safe Bee Removal

Dallas, TX 75205-1387

BBB Accredited B+ rated. Bee Removal, Pest Control Services, Beekeeper ...

Serves: 75201, 75202, 75203, 75204 +43 more

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Protex Service, Inc.

1915 N Haskell Ave , Dallas, TX 75204-4283

BBB Accredited A+ rated. Pest Control Services, Termite Control, Animal Trapping

Serves: 75201, 75202, 75203, 75204 +43 more

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Miss Phoebe's Pest Control

10132 Monroe Dr STE B , Dallas, TX 75229-5705

BBB Accredited A+ rated. Pest Control Services, Termite Control, Mosquito Control

Serves: 75201, 75202, 75203, 75204 +43 more

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Eco-Safe Pest Control

10132 Monroe Dr , Dallas, TX 75229-5705

BBB Accredited A+ rated. Pest Control Services, Termite Control, Mosquito Control

Serves: 75201, 75202, 75203, 75204 +43 more

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Dallas Ft. Worth Pest Control

13661 Jupiter Rd. Ste 301 , Dallas, TX 75238

BBB Accredited A+ rated. Pest Control Services, Termite Control, Animal Removal ...

Serves: 75201, 75202, 75203, 75204 +43 more

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Urban Texas Pest Control

9450 Brushy Point St , San Antonio, TX 78250

7 yrs in business

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Pest Control Services, Termite Control, Bed Bug Removal. BBB Rating A+.

Serves: 75201, 75202, 75203, 75204 +43 more

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Berrett Pest Control Services Inc

2474 Manana Dr Ste 123 , Dallas, TX 75220-1223

13 yrs in business

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Pest Control Services, Plumber, Heating and Air Conditioning. BBB Rating A+.

Serves: 75201, 75202, 75203, 75204 +43 more

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Pied Piper Pest Control , LLC

12103 Jones Maltsberger Rd , San Antonio, TX 78247-4202

10 yrs in business

— Closed

Pest Control Services, Termite Control, Animal Removal. BBB Rating A+.

Serves: 75201, 75202, 75203, 75204 +43 more

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Berrett Pest Control - Fort Worth

1659 Hickory Dr. Ste. G , Haltom City, TX 76117

4 yrs in business

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Pest Control Services, Plumber, Heating and Air Conditioning.

Serves: 75201, 75202, 75203, 75204 +43 more

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East Texas Home Inspection & Pest Control Services

118 E Palestine Ave , Palestine, TX 75801-7626

15 yrs in business

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Building Inspector, Pest Control Services, Home Inspections.

Serves: 75201, 75202, 75203, 75204 +43 more

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Super Dave's Pest Control

San Antonio, TX 78209-6062

11 yrs in business

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Pest Control Services, Termite Control, Bed Bug Removal. BBB Rating A-.

Serves: 75201, 75202, 75203, 75204 +43 more

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DIY vs Professional Pest Control in Dallas, TX

DIY Pest Control vs Professional Service in Dallas - What Works

Pest	DIY Effective?	Notes
Subterranean termites	No	Requires licensed applicator; TX TPCS license required for Termidor (fipronil)
Formosan termites	No	Colony size and tunneling make consumer products ineffective
American cockroaches (outdoor/sewer)	Partial - baits help	Entry point exclusion + professional bait is most effective
Fire ants	Partial - granular baits work for surface colonies	Recurring treatment needed; professional broadcast covers full yard
Mosquitoes	Limited - eliminating standing water helps	Professional fogging or misting system provides season-long control
Bed bugs	No	Heat treatment requires professional equipment; consumer pesticides do not penetrate all life stages
Rodents	Partial - snap traps, exclusion	Professional exclusion identifies and seals all entry points; DIY misses attic/crawl access
German cockroaches (kitchen/restaurant)	Partial	Professional gel baiting systems far outperform consumer sprays
Spiders (black widow common in DFW)	Partial - web removal, perimeter spray	Black widow populations benefit from professional treatment

Dallas Specific: Fire Ant Management

North Texas fire ants (Solenopsis invicta) are ubiquitous in Dallas-area lawns, particularly in the red clay soils of Plano, Frisco, McKinney, and suburban DFW. Effective fire ant management requires treating both the visible mounds AND using broadcast bait for foraging workers - a two-step approach recommended by Texas A&M AgriLife. Professional quarterly treatments that include broadcast application control fire ant populations across the entire yard rather than just the visible mounds a homeowner treats with consumer products. An untreated Dallas yard typically has 30-150+ fire ant mounds in active season.

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