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Pest Control Services in Lubbock, Texas

Precision Pest Control works on houses, storefronts and larger commercial sites across Lubbock, from the Depot District and Overton to neighborhoods around Mackenzie Park, and also checks properties for termites and other pests before they change hands. On a flat, windy plain where playa lakes collect runoff and lawns are watered through the dry months, plans center on subterranean termites, field crickets, mosquitoes, fire ants and paper wasps, with eco-friendly products.

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What Precision Pest Control offers

Our Pest Control Services in Lubbock

Getting Lubbock pest control going takes one free estimate request, made online or by phone. Eco-friendly products and $57 starter plans reach properties between the Depot District, Overton, Wolfforth, Shallowater, Idalou and Slaton.

Residential Pest Control in Lubbock, TX

Residential Pest Control

Home service for Lubbock yards and foundations, covering termites, crickets, mosquitoes, fire ants and wasps around sprinklers, slabs, eaves and porch lights.

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Commercial Pest Control in Lubbock, TX

Commercial Pest Control

Plans for Lubbock shops, offices and warehouses, where bright lot lighting and wet landscaping draw crickets, mosquitoes and ants toward entrances.

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Termite and Pest Inspections in Lubbock, TX

Termite and Pest Inspections

Selling or buying in Lubbock? A termite and pest inspection puts the findings on paper so agents, buyers and sellers can move toward closing.

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Get a Free Pest Control Estimate for Your Lubbock Property

Tell us what you are seeing and where. We will recommend a plan for your home or business, with service plans from $57.

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  1. 1Request your free estimateOnline or by phone, for a home, rental or business.
  2. 2We inspect and explainYou see where pests get in and what the plan covers.
  3. 3Service plans from $57Eco-friendly products, built around your property.

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Exterminator Services We Offer in Lubbock

Termites, Crickets and Playa Lake Mosquitoes Around Lubbock Homes

Subterranean termites

Subterranean Termite Control in Lubbock

AgriLife asks homeowners in all areas of Texas to watch for subterranean termites, and says that although the heaviest populations are along the coast, they live throughout the state. Workers depend on dampness, whether from soil, a plumbing leak, a bad roof, a dripping condenser or a neglected gutter, and they travel in mud shelter tubes. The extension's rule of thumb: the soil line should sit 6 to 8 inches below wood siding and door frames.

Field crickets

Cricket Control in Lubbock

AgriLife describes cricket outbreaks as highly predictable across most of Texas, peaking in August and September, and says the biggest ones follow dry springs and summers that end with rain and cooler air. Adults fly at night and gather under outdoor lights. They do not breed indoors, but a heavy flight can leave dead crickets that smell around stores and can stain fabric with droppings.

Mosquitoes

Mosquito Control in Lubbock

Lubbock's playa lakes are small basins that hold stormwater and irrigation runoff, which is the kind of standing water mosquitoes use. The Texas A&M guide places larvae in ponds, puddles and containers, where four growth stages take about a week before pupation. A flowerpot saucer, a clogged gutter or a low patch of lawn that stays wet that long can release a new batch of biting adults.

Red imported fire ants

Fire Ant Control in Lubbock

State fire ant quarantine rules cover only a portion of Lubbock County. AgriLife explains that the ant reaches the west solely through surface or ground water, which sprinkled yards provide. On the cold, dry High Plains, mounds are usually much smaller and harder to spot. Colonies in drought go deeper and then come indoors for food and water.

Paper wasps

Wasp Removal in Lubbock

Paper wasps, in the Texas A&M field guide, usually attach open nests to a single stalk under eaves and on structures. Queens overwinter in wall cracks or under bark, then start nests in spring. A colony may hold only 20 to 30 adults, yet disturbed females keep stinging, so the entry, the carport and the patio ceiling deserve a look.

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  • Subterranean Termite Control
  • Cricket Control
  • Mosquito Control
  • Fire Ant Control
  • Wasp Removal
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Pest control treatment in Lubbock, TX

Seasonal Pest Control in Lubbock

  1. Spring, March to May

    Termite swarmers leave their colonies in spring and early summer, and finding wings or swarmers indoors is a sign of activity close to the house. Paper wasp queens also come out of winter shelters in spring to start nests, so eaves and porch ceilings are worth checking early.

  2. Summer, June to August

    Lubbock averages about 92 afternoons at 90 degrees or higher. Lawns are watered hard, which suits fire ants and mosquitoes, and AgriLife says baiting works best late in the afternoon or evening during hot, dry spells when mounds disappear.

  3. Late summer and fall, August to October

    Cricket flights peak in August and September, especially when rain ends a dry summer. AgriLife also calls fall, late August through October, the ideal season to bait fire ants so colonies are suppressed over winter.

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Lubbock Pest Control FAQ

Looking for pest control near you in Lubbock? Call (512) 561-7451 or request a free estimate.

Are there fire ants in Lubbock?

In part of the county, yes. The Texas Department of Agriculture lists a portion of Lubbock County, not the whole county, under its fire ant quarantine. AgriLife notes that on the High Plains the mounds are usually much smaller and harder to detect than in East Texas, so a quiet lawn does not prove the ants are absent.

When do termites swarm in Lubbock?

In spring and early summer. AgriLife says swarmers leave colonies in large numbers then, starting in South Texas in January and February and reaching the Panhandle only in April or May. The swarmers measure about 3/8 inch and have wings of equal size. Wings or swarmers inside the house usually mean an active infestation, so book an inspection.

Why are there so many crickets around my Lubbock house?

Lights are the main cause. AgriLife names outdoor lighting as the most important factor in severe cricket problems, and flights peak in August and September. Kill floodlights early in the evening, fit yellow bug lights, and seal door thresholds and weep holes. Indoor sprays do not work on field crickets, so treatment is aimed at the outside of the building.

Do Lubbock's playa lakes cause mosquito problems?

They can. Playa lakes collect stormwater and runoff, and mosquito larvae live in standing water, finishing development in about a week. Your own yard matters too: buckets, birdbaths, tarps and clogged gutters hold enough water. Emptying them weekly breaks the cycle, and Precision Pest Control can treat your property if mosquitoes keep returning.

What do Lubbock exterminators charge for a plan?

Precision Pest Control plans begin at $57. Start with a free online estimate, tell the team what is happening at your Lubbock home, and expect eco-friendly products. Questions can also go to (512) 561-7451, and businesses are quoted the same way.

Do Lubbock buyers need a termite check?

It is a sensible step. AgriLife says termites often work out of sight behind wallboard, siding and trim, and that shelter tubes and mud inside galleries mean the colony is active. A termite and pest inspection can be attached to a Lubbock sale through Precision Pest Control, so everyone reads the same written findings.

Does Precision Pest Control service Lubbock businesses?

Yes. Offices, stores, restaurants and warehouses receive a free quote and eco-friendly service, just like houses. Bright exterior lighting and watered landscaping draw crickets, ants and mosquitoes at commercial buildings, so the plan focuses on doors, docks and landscaped beds.

How do I get rid of wasp nests under my Lubbock eaves?

Do not poke the nest. Texas A&M notes that female paper wasps sting repeatedly when disturbed, though the colony usually has only 20 to 30 adults. Keep people and pets away, then request wasp removal from Precision Pest Control, which treats nests at eaves, patios and fences around Lubbock properties.

Lubbock, Texas

Why Lubbock Is a Hotspot for Pests

Lubbock sits at 3,202 feet in the middle of the Llano Estacado, in the largest contiguous cotton-growing region in the world. Out here, irrigated ground and shallow lakes draw insects from a very dry plain.

Lubbock, with 257,141 people in the 2020 census, is the county seat of Lubbock County and the 10th most populous city in Texas. The county was organized in 1876, and in 1890 the original town merged with neighboring Monterey and kept the Lubbock name. Texas Tech University opened in 1923, and the city is also home to Lubbock Christian University and the Texas Tech health sciences campus.

The climate is cool and semi-arid, with about 18 inches of precipitation a year. Roughly 13 afternoons reach 100 degrees, and the wind averages 12.4 miles per hour, tenth highest of any U.S. city. Yellow House Draw and Blackwater Draw meet in Mackenzie Park to form the head of Yellow House Canyon, and playa lakes hold stormwater across town. In ground this dry, every damp spot attracts something. Estimates for homes, businesses and sale inspections cost nothing.

Homes in Lubbock, TX

Local field notes

What our technicians check first on a Lubbock property

Unique to Lubbock

What Makes Lubbock Different for Pest Control

What brings pests to a Lubbock house on a dry plain

Local conditions decide where pests live and how they get in. These are the Lubbock details that shape every plan we write here.

  1. Look at where the water goes. Downspouts that empty beside the slab, sprinklers that wet the foundation and a gutter that holds water all give termites the moisture AgriLife says they need. Grade should slope away from the house, and fence posts, trellises and wood steps should not touch the soil.

  2. Then look at the light. Turning floodlights out early or swapping in yellow bug bulbs reduces the crickets drawn to the house, and nylon door sweeps close the gap under the door. Steel or brass wool packed into weep holes keeps crickets out while the wall still breathes. Eco-friendly products go into plans that begin at $57.

Areas We Serve Around Lubbock

  • Depot District
  • South Overton
  • Mackenzie Park area
  • Wolfforth
  • Shallowater
  • Idalou
  • Slaton
  • Ransom Canyon

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