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Precision Pest Control serves Dallas houses, apartments and commercial buildings, from Oak Cliff bungalows on the hills southwest of downtown to Lakewood yards and the towers of Uptown. Our crews work on subterranean termites, fire ants, American cockroaches, rats and mosquitoes, and pre-sale termite and pest inspections are on offer.
What Precision Pest Control offers
Every Dallas block has its own pest pressure, so we start with a free estimate and shape the plan around the property. Plans begin at $57, eco-friendly products are the standard, and pest control in Dallas covers homes, offices and shops.
Home service for Dallas houses and apartments: foundation and wood checks for termites, bait and mound work for fire ants, drain and plumbing gaps for roaches, and sealing of rat entry points near the roofline.
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Plans for Dallas restaurants, offices, retail space and warehouses, with attention to floor drains, dumpsters, loading docks and kitchens where roaches and rodents settle in.
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Moving into or out of a Dallas property? We inspect wood, foundation lines and the attic for termites and other pests, so every party to the sale reads the same findings before closing day.
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Tell us what you are seeing and where. We will recommend a plan for your home or business, with service plans from $57.
What we treat
Termites, Fire Ants and Sewer Roaches in Dallas Homes and Buildings
Subterranean termites
AgriLife Extension at Texas A&M puts yearly termite damage across the state near $500 million and treats subterranean species as a statewide worry. Look for mud tubes on foundation walls or crawl space piers, discarded wings on window sills, and wood with mud-lined tunnels that follow the grain. Its advice: grade soil lower than the foundation top and repair plumbing or gutter leaks beside the house.
Red imported fire ants
Fire ants raise mounds of loose soil with no central opening, rarely wider than 18 inches, and they sting together, often leaving a white pustule. The Texas fire ant program says flooding drives them into dark, dry places such as buildings, and hot dry weather sends them indoors for food and water. Its two-step plan is yard-wide bait followed by treatment of nuisance mounds.
American cockroaches
AgriLife calls the American cockroach the largest in Texas, at 1 1/2 to 2 inches long, and one of the most common in sewer systems. Poor door seals, roof soffits and floor drains give it a way in, and AgriLife notes it turns up more in commercial buildings. Keeping floor drain traps filled with water blocks the sewer route, and caulk closes gaps around sinks and pipes.
Southern house mosquitoes
Dallas County Health and Human Services names the southern house mosquito as the carrier of West Nile virus and says it is very active across the county. The county lists flower pots, bird baths, old tires, gutters, storm drains and low landscape spots as places where larvae develop. It also recommends the four Ds: DEET, dress, drain and dusk and dawn.
Roof rats
Texas A&M's Insects in the City blog says a roof rat can enter through a gap under a door only 1/2 inch wide or a hole the size of a quarter. Signs include footsteps overhead and droppings, and rats may chew wiring in ways that can start a fire. Sealing with cement, low-expansion foam or steel wool, along with snap traps checked daily, are the extension's basic steps.
Paper wasps
The Texas Insects field guide notes that paper wasp queens stop laying eggs in late summer, after which a colony begins to decline, though nests are at their largest by then. AgriLife entomologist Wizzie Brown suggests treating in the early morning or late evening and using caution near the nest. Open-comb nests under Dallas eaves, porch ceilings and balcony rails are the usual finds.
Spotted something?
AgriLife says subterranean termite swarmers are usually active in early spring, and swarmers or shed wings near windows and lights point to an active colony. Dallas sits at the lower end of Tornado Alley, so spring thunderstorms and hail also leave behind wet soil and damaged siding that termites find.
With highs near 96 degrees, fire ants nest deeper and forage during cooler hours or at night, according to the Texas fire ant program, and they push into houses looking for water. Mosquitoes breed in whatever holds water, so bird baths, pots and clogged gutters need regular attention.
The Texas fire ant program names late August through October as the ideal window for broadcast bait, which suppresses colonies over the winter. Paper wasp colonies are at their peak size now, and cooler nights send roaches and rats looking for protected spots in garages and attics.
Describe it on the phone and we will tell you what it likely is and how we would treat it. Estimates are free.
8 questions answered
Looking for pest control near you in Dallas? Call (512) 561-7451 or request a free estimate.
Yes. AgriLife at Texas A&M treats subterranean termites as a statewide worry, and the eastern subterranean termite is one of two species it lists. Damage is often hidden behind trim or siding, so a professional check for mud tubes, swarmer wings and soft wood is worth scheduling, especially before buying a house.
The Texas fire ant program recommends two steps: spread bait across the whole yard once or twice a year, then treat active mounds between applications. Bait works best between 65 and 95 degrees, and late August to October is the preferred fall window. Treating only the visible mounds tends to leave colonies behind.
Most are American cockroaches, which reach 1 1/2 to 2 inches long and live in sewers and drains. Floor drains, door gaps and soffits are its usual way in. Smaller German cockroaches live indoors near food and water. Seal gaps, keep drain traps filled and call for a plan if you see roaches during the day.
Dallas County Health and Human Services says the southern house mosquito, which carries West Nile virus, is very active in the county. The county advises DEET repellent, long loose clothing, draining standing water and limiting time outside at dusk and dawn. Keep screens in good repair and empty containers around the house.
Plans start at $57, and the final price depends on the property and the pests involved. A free estimate comes first, so you know the cost before work begins. Ring (512) 561-7451 or ask for an estimate on our website, and tell us whether the problem is termites, ants, roaches, rats or mosquitoes.
Yes. We offer a termite and pest inspection for Dallas real estate deals, where buyers, sellers and agents want a clear record of wood damage, foundation conditions and signs of pests. Older neighborhoods such as Oak Cliff and Lakewood are common requests. Schedule online to book one.
Yes. We work with Dallas restaurants, offices, retail shops and warehouses. Floor drains, dumpsters, kitchens and loading areas get the closest attention because American cockroaches and rodents settle there, and eco-friendly products are used throughout. Request a free estimate online to start.
Close every gap bigger than a quarter, since roof rats fit through holes that small. Texas A&M recommends cement, low-expansion foam or steel wool, plus trimmed limbs and checked snap traps. Droppings and noise overhead mean rats are already in, and our rodent service starts by finding the entry points.
Dallas spreads across roughly 386 square miles of mostly flat Trinity River country, with hot, humid summers and spring storms. That mix of old neighborhoods, big lawns and busy commercial blocks gives several pests a steady supply of food, shelter and water.
Dallas counted 1,304,379 residents in the 2020 census, making it the third most populous city in Texas and the seat of Dallas County. It sits at about 482 feet above sea level and is split by the Trinity River, which is held between earthen levees roughly 50 feet tall. Oak Cliff was its own town until 1903, and its hilly northern part holds Kessler Park and the Bishop Arts District.
The city also has White Rock Lake, Bachman Lake and a long list of creeks and storm drains. Add average July and August highs near 96 degrees and about 39 inches of rain a year, and you get ideal conditions for ants, roaches and mosquitoes. Older frame houses add another draw for termites.
Local field notes
What our technicians check first on a Dallas property
Unique to Dallas
Local conditions decide where pests live and how they get in. These are the Dallas details that shape every plan we write here.
Much of Dallas sits on flat ground that shifts with wet and dry spells, and gaps open around slabs, pipes and utility lines. AgriLife advises sealing foundation openings where utilities enter, sloping soil away from the structure in all directions and being careful with irrigation near the wall, since moisture attracts termites.
Older streets in Lakewood and Oak Cliff also have mature trees, and limbs that touch a roof give rats and ants a bridge. At the first visit we record these conditions, deal with active pests using eco-friendly products, and point out which repairs, such as downspouts, caulk and trimmed branches, will keep pests from coming back.
Precision Pest Control offers Dallas homeowners and businesses a free estimate online, plans from $57 and a phone line at (512) 561-7451.
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