Pest Control Houston

We provide trusted pest control services to our neighbors throughout Houston, including in the neighborhoods of River Oaks, The Heights, Montrose, West University Place, Bellaire, Midtown, and Galleria/Uptown. 

Yes, our pest control treatments are always kid– and pet-friendly. We will treat your home like it is our own and prioritize safety in all aspects of the pest control process. We recommend keeping kids and pets away from treated areas until they are completely dry, typically around 30 minutes for outdoor treatments (depending on the weather) and 1 – 3 hours for indoor applications (depending on ventilation). For homes with aquariums, terrariums, or bird cages, we may suggest additional precautions.

Houston’s warmth and humidity create ideal conditions for a variety of pests. Ants thrive in yards because the moist soil makes it easy for them to build large underground colonies. Mosquitoes flourish after rain, breeding in standing water found in gutters, flowerpots, and low spots. Cockroaches love dark, damp places and often sneak inside for food and shelter. Termites are drawn to Houston’s older wood structures and high moisture levels.  

With so many pest threats in Houston, expert pest control is essential for maintaining peace of mind in your home and your yard. 

Store-bought pest control products can kill visible pests, but they don’t typically address hidden infestations or entry points. Professional pest control targets hard-to-reach areas like wall voids, attics, and cracks, the locations where pests live, breed, and enter your home in the first place. With commercial sprays and other products from the store, you might face disappointment when your pests come back quickly and in full force.  

Our local Field Experts are trained daily to find hidden entry points and nesting areas, and to understand pest behavior. We use advanced treatments designed for fast results and long-term prevention. 

Yes, we offer mosquito control services in Houston. Mosquitoes can disrupt your outdoor enjoyment, buzzing and biting when all you want to do is enjoy your yard. Our monthly fogging treatments effectively target adult mosquitoes, while our non-obtrusive In2Care Stations (serviced every 21 – 30 days) stop breeding cycles by eliminating larvae. Our Field Experts will employ these solutions together to help keep mosquitoes in check all season long, and make your yard comfortable and inviting for family and friends. 

Fire ants are a common problem in Houston, known for their painful stings and aggressive, territorial behavior. Our Field Experts are trained to identify the species, locate entry points, and apply targeted treatments that disrupt their breeding cycles. This approach helps eliminate active colonies while also reducing the risk of future infestations. 

The warm, humid climate of Southeast Texas creates ideal conditions for pest survival and reproduction. High humidity supports moisture-loving pests like cockroaches, termites, and mosquitoes, which rely on damp environments to breed. Consistently warm temperatures allow pests to remain active throughout the year instead of going dormant. These conditions also shorten breeding cycles, leading to faster population growth.  

Combined, these factors make pest infestations more frequent and persistent without regular, proactive control. 

In spring, warmer weather and rain trigger termite swarms and signal ants to start foraging as their colonies grow more active. Mosquito populations also surge as standing water from spring showers provides perfect breeding grounds. Summer heat accelerates insect metabolism, leading to heightened activity among mosquitoes, fire ants, and stinging insects like wasps.  

As fall cools, rodents head indoors seeking warmth and food. Even in winter, Houston’s mild conditions allow pests like spiders and silverfish to stay active in protected indoor areas.  

Because pest behavior shifts with each season, working with professionals who understand these patterns is critical for year-round peace of mind. 

Yes, it’s perfectly normal to see more pest activity right after the first treatment. Your pests had gotten comfortable in their hiding places, but now that our Field Experts rooted them out, they are running for cover into open areas. In short, a brief period of increased pest activity means the treatment is working. 

In the coming days, you can expect to see a sharp decline in pest activity. In the event your pests do make a resurgence down the road, Moxie has you covered. We offer free warranty reservice visits to customers on our yearly plan.