Pest Control
Quarterly and one-time home pest control for roaches, ants, spiders, silverfish, earwigs, crickets and other everyday invaders.
24/7 pest control for Magnolia & Montgomery County
Pest control in Magnolia, TX that picks up the phone
Call (281) 326-6212 any time for termites, fire ants, roaches, rodents or mosquitoes. You approve an upfront price before any treatment, most calls are scheduled the same day, and every visit ends with a written service report.
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- Price approved before treatment
- Written report every visit
- Pet & family precautions explained
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Today in Magnolia
Magnolia's heat, humidity and rain change which pests are active from week to week.
Magnolia & Montgomery County
Local pest control you can reach by phone
Magnolia Pest Control at a glance
Magnolia Pest Control provides residential and commercial pest control in Magnolia and across Montgomery County and northwest Harris County. Technicians treat termites, fire ants, mosquitoes, cockroaches, rodents, scorpions, spiders, bed bugs, fleas, ticks and stinging insects. Phones are answered 24/7, most calls are scheduled the same day, and you approve the price before any treatment starts.
Pests in Magnolia follow the weather. A warm February rain can send termite swarmers out of a baseboard, a summer downpour raises fresh fire ant mounds across the yard, and the first cold front of fall pushes rats and mice into attics. Magnolia Pest Control handles pest control in Magnolia for exactly these problems, with the price explained before anything is applied.
We work in master-planned neighborhoods, on wooded acreage off FM 1774 and FM 149, and in older homes near the historic downtown, plus restaurants, offices and warehouses through commercial pest control. Not sure what you're seeing? Start with general pest control, compare typical prices, check the seasonal pest calendar or browse the areas we serve.
- Service area
- Magnolia and communities within 25 km (Montgomery, Harris, Waller and Grimes counties), TX
- Address
- Magnolia, TX 77355
- Hours
- Phones answered 24/7
- Pricing
- Upfront; you approve the price before treatment
- After every visit
- Written service report of what was found and applied
- Pests treated
- Termites, fire ants, mosquitoes, rodents, roaches, bed bugs, spiders, scorpions, wasps, fleas, ticks
Services
What's bugging you?
Pick a service for symptoms, process and typical cost, or call and describe what you hear and see.
Termite Control
Inspections, liquid soil treatments, bait systems and WDI reports for subterranean termites in slab and pier-and-beam homes.
Mosquito Control
Monthly yard treatments and breeding-site cleanup that cut mosquito numbers through the long Southeast Texas season.
Fire Ant Control
Whole-yard bait programs and targeted mound treatments for red imported fire ants in lawns, beds and play areas.
Rodent Control
Inspection, trapping and entry-point sealing that removes rats and mice from attics, walls and garages and keeps them out.
Cockroach Control
Targeted cockroach treatment for palmetto bugs, smokybrown roaches and German cockroach infestations in kitchens and baths.
Bed Bug Treatment
Inspection-led treatment for bed bugs in homes and apartments, using conventional or heat methods with planned follow-up visits.
Spider Control
Identification-first spider control for garages, attics, eaves and living areas, with web removal and fewer insects for spiders to eat.
Scorpion Control
Striped bark scorpion control built on UV-light inspections, sealed entry points and less of the cover and prey they depend on.
Wasp, Hornet & Bee Removal
Safe removal of paper wasp, yellowjacket and hornet nests, with honey bee colonies referred to local beekeepers when possible.
Flea & Tick Control
Home-and-yard flea and tick treatment that targets every life stage and works alongside your veterinarian's pet treatment.
Why homeowners call us
Why Magnolia Pest Control
Phones answered 24/7
A wasp nest over the front door or rats in the attic at midnight can't wait for office hours. Call any time and we'll plan the next step with you.
Same-day service when available
Most calls in Montgomery County are scheduled the same day. You get a realistic arrival window on the phone, not a promise that falls apart by noon.
Upfront, approved pricing
The technician explains what was found, what treatment it needs and what it costs. Nothing is applied until you approve the price.
A written report after every visit
Your written service report lists what was found, which products were applied and exactly where, so you always know what's in and around your home.
Label-directed treatments
Every product is applied according to its label. Before leaving, the technician explains pet and family precautions, such as how long to keep pets off a treated lawn.
Southeast Texas pest know-how
Formosan termites, fire ants that raft on floodwater and scorpions in wood piles are local problems. Treatments are planned around Magnolia's heat, humidity and rain.
How it works
From phone call to fixed, in four steps
Call or request a quote
Call (281) 326-6212 for anything urgent, or use the form for a non-urgent quote. Describe what you're seeing and where, and you'll get an arrival window.
Inspection and upfront price
The technician inspects inside and out, identifies the pest and finds how it's getting in. You get a clear price to approve before any treatment.
Targeted treatment
Approved treatments go where the pests live and travel: entry points, hiding spots, mounds or nests. Every product is applied according to its label.
Written report and next steps
You receive a written service report listing what was found, what was applied and where, along with pet and family precautions and any follow-up plan.
What pests are most common in Magnolia, TX?
The most common pests in Magnolia are red imported fire ants, subterranean termites, mosquitoes, American and German cockroaches, roof rats and house mice, plus striped bark scorpions, brown recluse spiders and ticks on wooded lots. Most are tied to the area's heat, humidity, heavy rain and the pine and oak woodland around many homes.
Many of these pests give early warning signs. Catching them early usually means a smaller, cheaper treatment, so it pays to know what to look for around the slab, the eaves and the yard.
- Winged insects near windows or piles of shed wings in spring: likely termite swarmers
- Fluffy dirt mounds that appear overnight after rain: fire ants
- Scratching in the attic after a cold front, or droppings in the garage: rodents
- Small brown roaches in kitchen cabinets during the day: German roaches that need cockroach control
- Scorpions in the garage or bathtub, especially near a wood pile: scorpion control
- Bites at dusk on the patio or in creek-side yards: mosquito control
How does Magnolia's weather affect pests?
Magnolia's humid subtropical climate keeps pests active most of the year. Mild winters let termites, roaches and mosquitoes survive, about 50 inches of yearly rain rebuilds fire ant mounds and refills mosquito breeding sites, summer heat drives insects indoors, and cold fronts push rodents into attics. Tropical storms and floods can scatter pests into new places.
Hard freezes are rare but real. Winter Storm Uri in February 2021 showed how a few days below freezing can send rodents and overwintering insects into wall voids and attics. Storm rain works the same way: after heavy rain from storms like Hurricane Harvey in 2017 and Beryl in 2024, fire ants can float in rafts on standing water, and many pests head for higher, drier ground, which often means a house.
Use the table below as a rough guide to the year, then see our month-by-month pest calendar for more detail.
| Season | Weather | Pests to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (Dec–Feb) | Mild days broken by cold fronts; occasional hard freezes | Roof rats and house mice moving into attics and garages; German roaches indoors; early termite swarmers on warm, rainy days in late winter |
| Spring (Mar–May) | Warm, humid and stormy, with heavy rain | Eastern subterranean termite swarms, Formosan termite swarms at dusk in late spring, fire ant mounds after rain, mosquitoes building up, wasps starting nests |
| Summer (Jun–Aug) | Long, hot and humid; hurricane season begins June 1 | Peak mosquitoes, American roaches (palmetto bugs) coming inside during heat and downpours, scorpions, fleas and ticks |
| Fall (Sep–Nov) | Warm early, then the first cold fronts | Mosquitoes until cooler weather, fire ants rebuilding after rain, rodents looking for winter shelter, spiders and scorpions in garages |
How do Magnolia's neighborhoods, woods and creeks shape pest problems?
Where you live in Magnolia changes which pests you see. Wooded acreage brings ticks, scorpions and termites; newer slab homes in master-planned communities often see termites and fire ants in fresh landscaping; and lots near Spring Creek or Lake Creek face mosquitoes and pests pushed out by floodwater after heavy rain.
Large master-planned communities such as Audubon keep stands of pine and hardwood between streets, along trails and around ponds. That shade and moisture suit termites, mosquitoes and ticks, while new sod and mulch beds give fire ants open ground to colonize. On the bigger, heavily wooded lots of High Meadow Ranch and Mostyn Manor, wood piles, sheds and leaf litter are prime cover for striped bark scorpions, brown recluse spiders and Lone Star ticks.
Spring Creek runs along the Harris County line south of town, and Lake Creek drains land to the north and east. When they rise, as Spring Creek did during Hurricane Harvey, fire ants raft on the water and settle wherever it drops them, and the standing water left behind breeds mosquitoes for weeks. After a flood, look for new mounds along fence lines and slabs, and read our guide to fire ants after rain.
- Audubon and other master-planned communities: wooded buffers, ponds and new landscaping (termites, fire ants, mosquitoes)
- High Meadow Ranch, Mostyn Manor and other acreage: firewood, barns and leaf litter (scorpions, ticks, spiders, rodents)
- Woodland Lakes, Escondido and neighborhoods near ponds: still water close to homes (mosquitoes)
- Older homes near the historic downtown: more gaps and, in some cases, crawl spaces (rodents, roaches, termites)
- Lots near Spring Creek and Lake Creek: flood debris and standing water (fire ants, mosquitoes)
How can you check a pest control company's license in Texas?
Texas requires pest control businesses to be licensed by the Texas Department of Agriculture's Structural Pest Control Service. Before any treatment, you can ask a company for its TDA business license number and look it up with the TDA. It takes a couple of minutes and is worth doing for any company that will treat your home.
Also ask what the technician plans to use, where it will go and what precautions you should take. A good answer is specific: the pest, the product, the areas treated and how long to keep kids and pets away. Magnolia Pest Control puts what was found and applied in a written service report after every visit, and you can read more about how we work.
- What is your TDA business license number?
- What pest do you think this is, and why?
- What will you apply, and where?
- What precautions should we take with kids and pets?
- What is the total price, including any follow-up visits?
Service areas
Serving Magnolia and all of Montgomery County
Tomball
ZIP 77375, 77377
Pinehurst
ZIP 77362
Stagecoach
ZIP 77355
Plantersville
ZIP 77363
Audubon
ZIP 77354
High Meadow Ranch
ZIP 77355
Mostyn Manor
ZIP 77354
Todd Mission
ZIP 77363
Decker Prairie
ZIP 77355, 77362
Rosehill
ZIP 77377
Dobbin
ZIP 77333, 77356, 77316
Keenan
ZIP 77316
Hufsmith
ZIP 77375
Magnolia, TX 77355 · 25 km service radiusCall (281) 326-6212
Not on the list?
We also cover many smaller communities across Montgomery County. Check your ZIP.
Job stories
Typical jobs around Montgomery County
Typical call: fire ant mounds after a spring rain in Stagecoach
- What homeowners notice
- After a few days of heavy spring rain, homeowners in Stagecoach often find fresh fire ant mounds along fence lines, sidewalks and the edge of the slab. Kids or pets sometimes get stung before anyone spots them.
- What we do
- The technician walks the lot, broadcasts fire ant bait across the whole yard and treats active mounds near doors, play areas and the foundation, following Texas A&M AgriLife's Two-Step Method and the product labels.
- What to expect
- Mound activity typically fades over the following weeks as the bait reaches the queens, and the written report notes pet precautions and when to call if new mounds appear.
Typical call: termite swarmers inside a slab home in Audubon
- What homeowners notice
- On a warm spring day, homeowners notice winged insects at a window or in a bathroom and a scatter of shed wings on the sill. The swarmers often come up near a plumbing penetration, bath trap or crack in the slab.
- What we do
- The technician confirms the insects are subterranean termites, inspects baseboards, door frames, the garage and the exterior slab edge for mud tubes and damage, then explains liquid treatment and bait system options with upfront prices.
- What to expect
- The homeowner chooses a treatment with a clear price in hand and a written report showing exactly where activity was found.
- Montgomery
- Rodents
Typical call: roof rats in the attic after a cold front in Montgomery
- What homeowners notice
- A few nights after the first cold front of fall, the family hears scratching and running in the ceiling. They then find droppings near the attic access or chewed insulation along the eaves.
- What we do
- The technician inspects the roofline, soffits, vents and AC line penetrations, sets traps along rat runways in the attic and seals entry gaps with chew-resistant materials like hardware cloth and sheet metal.
- What to expect
- Attic noise usually stops within a few weeks as rats are trapped out and sealed openings keep new ones from getting in, with each trap check recorded on a written report.
Skip the guesswork. Call for a straight answer.
Tell us what's happening and we'll tell you honestly whether it's a quick fix, and what pest control should cost.
Guides
Answers before you call
How Much Does Pest Control Cost in Magnolia, TX? 2026 Price Guide
In Magnolia, a one-time inside-and-outside pest treatment typically costs $175–$300.
Magnolia, TX Pest Calendar: What Shows Up Each Month and Why
In Magnolia, pests follow the weather.
Termite Swarm Season in Southeast Texas: What to Do When You See Swarmers
In Southeast Texas, native (Eastern) subterranean termites swarm in daylight on warm days from late winter through spring, often after rain.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can I call Magnolia Pest Control at night or on a weekend?
Yes. Phones are answered 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays. Urgent problems like a stinging insect nest by a doorway or rats in the living space are scheduled as soon as a technician is free. Any after-hours fee, typically $50–$150, is part of the upfront price you approve.
How quickly can a technician come to my home in Magnolia?
Most calls are scheduled the same day when a technician is available. Urgent calls, such as yellowjackets near a play area or a rodent loose in the house, go first. When you call, you'll get a realistic arrival window based on your address and the day's schedule.
Do I need to leave the house during a pest treatment?
For most general pest treatments, no. The product label decides, and the technician tells you before starting whether anyone needs to step out and for how long. Kids and pets usually stay away from treated areas until they dry. Bed bug heat treatments and some termite work have their own instructions.
How often should a home in Magnolia get pest control?
Many Magnolia homes do well on a quarterly plan, because pest pressure shifts with each season here. A quarterly visit typically costs $95–$150 after an initial service of $150–$250. If you only have one problem, like a fire ant flare-up, a one-time treatment may be all you need.
Do you handle termites as well as everyday pests?
Yes. Magnolia Pest Control offers termite inspections, liquid treatments, bait systems and WDI reports for home sales, alongside general pest control. Swarmers indoors in spring are a common first sign. Save a few wings or insects in a sealed bag, and see termite control for typical options and costs.
What's in the written service report?
Every visit ends with a written service report. It lists the pests and conditions the technician found, the products applied and exactly where they went, and recommended next steps. Keep it with your home records, because it's useful if a problem returns or you sell the house.