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Pest Control in West U, TX
With the Houston Zoo, the Museum of Fine Arts and NRG Stadium within a short drive, there is something for everyone in the area of Houston west of Rice University. Your free time may be limited if you are dealing with a bug or critter problem. Instead of dealing with an infestation on your own, contact ABC Home & Commercial Services. Our specialists create custom solutions for pest control in West U so you have more time for what you enjoy.
Effective Pest Control Solutions
Termite Control
Termites can cause extensive damage to your biggest investment. We use scientifically proven termite control to eliminate the entire colony.
Mosquito Control
Mosquitoes can make spending time in your home and yard miserable. With our approach to mosquito control, you can feel comfortable again.
Rodent & Wildlife Control
Don't let rodents or wildlife disrupt your life. We can create a comprehensive treatment plan to trap and remove all unwanted critters.
Bed Bug Exterminator
Bed bug problems can cause a huge emotional toll. We will create a custom treatment plan to resolve your infestation so you can rest easy again.
Ant Control
These tiny pests can cause large disruptions. We can identify the ant species you’re dealing with and create a custom treatment plan.
Spider Control
Seeing a spider is enough to send a shiver down your spine. We can create a custom treatment plan to reduce your likelihood of future run-ins.
Cockroach Exterminator
Dealing with roaches can feel like a never-ending battle. We can create a custom cockroach control treatment plan that targets these pests so that you can have peace of mind.
Tick & Flea Control
Fleas can make you and your family members uncomfortably itchy and ticks can transmit disease. We can treat these parasitic pests.
Wasp & Bee Removal
Stinging insects on your property can lead to painful bites or stings. We can remove, relocate or treat the hive based on your preferences.
Pre-Construction Termite Control
We can protect new homes with Termimesh termite control. This product guarantees that homeowners will never have to worry about a termite problem.
During the inspection, you can expect your specialist to:
- Ask you questions about what you have been experiencing, such as where you’ve been noticing signs of pest activity or where you’ve been seeing the pests themselves.
- Conduct an inspection of your property to locate any pest hiding areas.
- Locate potential pest entry points and any pest-related damage.
- Examine your property for any structural issues or environmental factors that could be attracting pests.
- Give you an opportunity to ask any questions about the pest problem or our treatment plans.
- Create a custom pest control management plan to resolve your problem.
The ABC Process
1. Contact ABC
When you contact us, we will schedule an inspection to get an understanding of the problem. In some cases, we can give you a quote over the phone.
2. Get An Estimate
If you have an inspection, we will send you a custom treatment plan and estimate afterward. Once we get your approval, we will schedule your treatment.
3. Treatment
We will come to your property and treat for pests in common hiding and nesting areas. Over time, you will start seeing less and less pest activity.
4. Prevention
Customers with our ongoing pest management services will receive periodic retreatments to prevent the return of the most common pests in our area.
At the end of your inspection, your specialist will provide you with an estimate for our recommended next steps. Once we receive your approval, we will put your first treatment call on the schedule. Typically, we are able to get this call on our schedule within 3 to 4 business days.
During our regularly scheduled follow up calls, we will treat any outdoor areas where pests may be hiding as well as any potential pest entry points. Generally, this means we may apply solutions to wall voids, weep holes, electric lines and air conditioning lines. We will also assess your property for any factors that may make it appealing to crawling pests, such as cockroaches and ants. Based on our findings, we may recommend making minor modifications to your environment.
We also offer an ongoing pest management plan to help prevent the return of pests year-round. Our customers who take advantage of this plan benefit from regularly scheduled appointments where a pest control specialist will determine if there are any new factors that could make their property susceptible to a pest infestation, replenish any needed products and apply preventative treatments.
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We offer a full range of pest control services.
ABC has been serving homeowners since 1949 and now has operations in communities across Texas, Oklahoma and Florida. We’ve incorporated the lessons we have learned throughout our decades of experience into a thorough training program that all specialists must go through before performing service calls. Additionally, you can feel comfortable when any of our team members arrive at your home, as all employees are required to pass a drug test and background check. As a family-run business, one of our values is that we treat our customers’ homes as if they were our own. When you contact ABC for pest control in West U, you can have peace of mind that a courteous technician will implement an effective treatment plan while being careful around your home, yard and belongings, so you don’t have to worry about any more creepy crawlies.
Frequently Asked Questions
How soon can you come out?
Whether you’re concerned after spotting a single pest on your property or if your home feels overrun, we understand that you want a professional to come to your home promptly. Just give us a call or schedule an appointment online and we will arrange for a visit by a technician at the soonest opportunity. On occasion, we can even offer an estimate over the phone!
How often will you service my property?
While we understand that most West U homeowners would prefer to hear that their pest problem will be resolved in just a few visits, we typically recommend ongoing treatments to ensure that the pest problem has been controlled. Also, because each pest problem is unique, there is no one answer to how many treatments a property will require. While creating your custom pest control plan, your specialist will take into account the time of year that the problem is taking place, the severity of the infestation, the type of pest and any other unique factors. Because some pests have seasonal life cycles, we usually recommend routinely scheduled service calls to ensure that pest populations stay low on your property.
What if I still see pests after a treatment?
Actually, it is possible to see some pest activity after an initial treatment. This is because the treatments we use make the pests’ current nesting areas inhospitable, so they’ll usually start searching for a new place to live, which can drive them out of their usual hiding spots. What these creatures don’t realize is that they will be bringing the treatment product with them to their new home, which will eventually impact the entire population. With our pest control treatments, we tell our customers that any pest activity from 7 to 10 days after your initial treatment is considered normal. If you’re still noticing quite a bit of pest activity anywhere from 7 to 30 days after your initial treatment, let us know and we would be happy to send a specialist back to your home. Any additional treatments within the specified time period will occur at no additional cost to you.
Are the products which you use kid and pet-friendly?
As a family-run business, our top priority at ABC is the well-being of your family. When we select the products that we use for residential pest control, we only select those that are specially formulated for residential use and that we would feel comfortable using on our own properties. When our specialists create pest management plans, they determine the lowest concentrations of chemicals to use to be both low-impact and effective. We believe in transparency, so if you have any further questions, your specialist would be happy to answer them.
Do you service commercial facilities?
Yes, ABC is fully equipped to provide your commercial facility in West U with pest control and a number of other services. We understand that there are specific requirements in place for some types of commercial facilities, which is why we have technicians that are specially trained to service these types of properties.
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We offer a full range of pest control services.
Additional Pest Control Service Areas in Greater Houston
ABC serves many surrounding communities, including, but not limited to:
Atascocita
Baytown
Conroe
Cypress
Deer Park
Dickinson
Friendswood
Galveston
Hockley
Humble
Huntsville
Jersey Village
Katy
Kingwood
Lake Jackson
League City
Memorial
Missouri City
Pasadena
Pearland
Piney Point Village
Richmond
Rosenberg
Sienna Plantation
Spring
Stafford
Sugar Land
The Woodlands
Tomball
West U
What Our Customers Are Saying
Taylor Litchenberg
8/13/2024
“Had ABC landscaping come out and re-do my backyard and install French drains… my backyard was total mess and whenever it would rain turned into a lake! Eric @ ABC sent his crew out and they did a great job! Marco was the team lead and went over and above by coming back and planting some plants and clearing out some extra junk! Would happily recommend to anyone! Thank you Eric and Marco!”
Stan Petty
8/23/2024
“Juan’s team incl Rio did a great job. Arrived exactly on time, did all the tasks promptly, efficiently , neatly and cleaned up like they were not even here. Mr Rio asked me to walk the yard with him to show him any area I was not pleased with so he could take care of it. That’s rare for yard crews . It doesn’t happen by other companies. He appeared to be dedicated to get it right to please me. That’s impressive. Raleigh Jenkins must train his employees in customer conduct cause everyone I speak with is polite and volunteers to do what ever needs to be done to satisfy me.i called today a few minutes before their closing time and spoke to Andrea for help in setting up My account. She volunteered to stay on the line until I got the account set up even though it meant she had to stay late about 10 minutes. She was not upset and not in a rush to take care of my issue. Most young people today can’t wait to fly out the door at quitting time. It was refreshing to speak with one that took time to help me and do So in a patient manner. Thank you Juan, Rio, Andrea and Mr Jenkins .”
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