Service area · Andrews, TX
Pest Control in Andrews, TX
Andrews gets some of the hottest days in the state. Bugs handle the heat by moving into your shade and your water. Your technician will help keep them outside.
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Pest control in Andrews focuses on heat driven pests. Scorpions, roaches and ants come inside looking for water and cool air, and mice move in when fall nights turn cold. Your technician will inspect the home, treat the pests they find and seal the gaps that let them in.
Andrews and Its Weather
Andrews is the seat of Andrews County, up US 385 north of Odessa and about 30 miles from the New Mexico line. Oil has been part of life here since the first well came in back in 1929. State Highway 115 and State Highway 176 cross town, and Loop 1910 opened around the city in 2013.
The weather swings hard. Andrews hit 113°F on June 27, 1994, and it has dropped below zero. Big swings like that push pests to move. On the hottest days, bugs hunt for shade and water. On cold nights, rodents hunt for warmth. Your home has both.
Common Pests in Andrews
- Striped bark scorpions. The most common scorpion in the area. They hide under rocks and wood by day and come out at night. See scorpion control.
- Roaches. German roaches in kitchens and big American roaches from drains. Our post on why you have roaches all of a sudden explains the summer surge.
- Fire ants. Mounds pop up in parks, yards and ball fields after rain. See ant control.
- Mice. They follow the first cold fronts into garages and walls. Read rodent control.
- Spiders. Black widows like meter boxes and sheds. Read spider control.
- Termites. Native subterranean termites live in the soil and can reach slabs through cracks. Read the termite guide.
Water Draws Pests
In a place this dry, water is the big draw. Any steady drip near the house can bring pests from far away.
Watch for these around your Andrews home:
- AC condensate lines that drip by the slab
- Leaky outdoor faucets and hoses
- Sprinklers that hit the walls
- Pet water bowls left out at night
- Low spots that hold rain after a storm
Fix what you can and move what you can't away from the house. Then your technician's treatment has less to fight against.
Andrews has spots where water and people meet, like the ponds on the Andrews Bird Viewing Trail and the Andrews Splash Park. After summer storms, standing water anywhere can breed mosquitoes. The EPA advises dumping or draining it at least once a week. Tip out buckets, tarps, old tires and plant saucers, and refill pet bowls and bird baths often. If they are bad at your place, see mosquito control.
What Your Technician Will Do
- Inspect inside and out
Your technician will check weep holes, doors, garage seals, attic vents and pipe gaps. Inside, they look at kitchens, baths and closets.
- Treat based on what they find
Scorpions and spiders get treated where they walk and hide. Roaches get gel bait in cracks. Ants get bait they carry back to the colony.
- Seal entry points
Door sweeps and sealed gaps keep the next wave out.
- Keep it up
Heat keeps bugs active much of the year. Many Andrews homes choose routine general pest control.
Questions From Andrews Homeowners
Do you cover all of Andrews?
Yes. Requests are welcome from all of Andrews, inside and outside Loop 1910, plus nearby homes in Andrews County. Fill out the short form with your address and the problem, and a local technician will reach out about a free inspection and a quote.
Why are scorpions worse after a hot spell?
During long hot spells, scorpions move toward cool, damp places. Under sinks, in bathtubs and in garages are common spots. Sealing weep holes and door gaps and fixing leaks near the slab cuts down how many make it inside.
What should I ask an Andrews exterminator before they start?
Ask for their Texas license number, what products they plan to use and how long people and pets should stay off treated areas. Ask what you need to do to get ready. A good technician will explain the plan before any work starts.
Can mice really fit under my garage door?
Yes. Texas A&M AgriLife notes a mouse can fit through a gap about the size of a dime. Worn seals on garage doors are a common way in. Replace the seal and fill gaps around pipes to keep them out.
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Book Your Andrews Inspection
Seeing scorpions in the tub or mice in the garage? Request your free inspection. Your technician will find how they get in and help stop them.
Odessa Pest Control connects you with a local pest control technician. Ask for their Texas license number before work starts.
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Other towns we cover
Midland
Scorpions, roaches and termites across the Tall City, from Loop 250 to Greenwood.
West Odessa
Scorpions, fire ants and mice on the open lots between Interstate 20 and State Highway 302.
Gardendale
Rural lots north of Odessa where mice, fire ants and scorpions come in from the open land.
Monahans
Sand country west of Odessa on Interstate 20, where scorpions and crickets come in off the dunes.
Kermit
Winkler County homes in hot, dry country where scorpions and roaches chase shade and water.
Big Spring
Rocky hills and the Beals Creek valley in Howard County, where scorpions and termites stay busy.
Sources
- Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Scorpions fact sheet (E 362): https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/E-362-scorpions.pdf
- EPA, Mosquito Control: https://www.epa.gov/mosquitocontrol
- Texas Department of Agriculture, Structural Pest Control Licensing: https://www.texasagriculture.gov/Regulatory-Programs/Pesticides/Structural-Pest-Control-Service/Structural-Pest-Control-Licensing