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I contacted Critter Gitters this morning to help me eradicate a huge wasp nest on the front of my house and around the eaves of my roof. They kindly came out a couple of hours later, killed all of the wasps, and sent me a picture of the nests. Now THAT’S service!!! Wouldn’t use anyone else!! Thanks Lane for your help and awesome service!
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We have used Critter Gitters for years and wouldn’t think to go elsewhere. They are extremely detail oriented, down to the de-webbing of the whole exterior of our home. They are always extremely professional and punctual (which is a huge must for us). I couldn’t recommend a better company than Critter Gitters!
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We have used Critter Gitters for years and wouldn’t think to go elsewhere. They are extremely detail oriented, down to the de-webbing of the whole exterior of our home. They are always extremely professional and punctual (which is a huge must for us). I couldn’t recommend a better company than Critter Gitters!
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Joey Baker was highly recommended by the realtor who sold me my house. I saw what looked like termites, but Joey came right away and identified carpenter ants. I saved some dead ones in a zip lock bag for him to look at. He and his team treated the inside and outside of the house. It only took 2 treatments to get rid of the little critters. Don't do what I did. When they first started trailing out of the wall, I sprayed pesticide on them. Joey let me know to let them trail, otherwise they will go back in and make another colony.
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Critter Getters is always there when I need them!! They are prompt, competent and very reliable! You can certainly trust your staff at Critter Getters! They are the best!!
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Critter Gitters has provide great service for me for years. The local touch compares to no other. I’m grateful, and my children are as well, to be able to enjoy our backyard year round.
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Whether one has bugs inside their home or outside, Critter Gitters offers the complete pest control services. Having mosquito issues outside, they have a service for that. Termite issues, they have a service for that too. Locally owned, and affordable. The technicians are also professional, safe, and understand that each homeowner has their own unique concerns.
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We have been using Critter Gitters for years now and wouldn’t recommend anyone else! Joey is very professional yet personable and always has a smile on his face . He tries to make each service as easy as possible. If you’re looking for an amazing pest service experience…look no further!
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I have been a customer at Critter Gitters for more than four years. They have always provided outstanding service with exceptional results. I would definitely recommend Critter Gitters for all of your pest control needs.
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I love Bentley's more every day. They called to offer a special for winter HVAC check which was great for me since I just bought this house and it wasn't previously maintained well. We found I needed a drain line flow switch, and they went and picked one up and came back within minutes. They also offer a service agreement for 2 visits per year, which includes cleaning the condenser unit, 10% off parts and no after hour rates. We are going to pull/clean the evaporator until and blower wheel next visit. Bentley's is professional and shows up when they say they will. I love the reminders and having an invoice with the detail is awesome. Their team is very personable and easy to work with. What I really love is if they see something wrong, they tell you up front, instead of waiting until something breaks down (unlike my last AC vendor). Thank you Bentley's for taking such good care of my new home and my wallet!
Latexo is a tightly knit community in the southwestern corner of Houston County, anchored by the Latexo Independent School District and surrounded by a mix of residential neighbourhoods, small farms, and managed timberland. The community sits at an elevation slightly above the Trinity River bottomlands, but the surrounding creek drainages and pine-hardwood mix still create substantial pest pressure — particularly from termites, mosquitoes, and seasonal ant populations.
Critter Gitters Pest Management serves Latexo under TPCL #13381. We are well known in the Latexo community for our family-focused, eco-responsible treatment approach — because a community this close-knit, with an active school and youth sports culture, expects pest control that is genuinely safe around children and pets, not just marketed as such.
Call 936-546-7493 or submit a free online estimate for your Latexo property. We schedule same-week throughout the area.
Latexo properties sit on the boundary between East Texas’s pine belt and the transitional woodland that runs toward the Trinity River watershed. This position creates a moderate but consistent pest environment — not the extreme forest-edge pressure of Kennard, but more sustained than communities further west.
Termites are active throughout the year in Latexo’s loamy soil. The community’s housing stock includes a significant proportion of older homes — many built from the 1950s through 1980s with pier-and-beam construction that is inherently vulnerable to subterranean termite activity. Mosquitoes follow the drainages of Cochino Creek and its tributaries through the warmer months. Fire ants are prevalent on lawns and school grounds throughout the ISD area.
Latexo also sees consistent German cockroach problems in older residential properties — a pest that spreads quietly through shared walls, plumbing chases, and second-hand appliances, and is notoriously difficult to eliminate without professional treatment targeted at the entire reproductive cycle.
For Latexo’s older housing stock, termite protection is not optional — it is essential maintenance. We install Sentricon Always Active bait stations at regular intervals around the structure’s perimeter. The system is continuously active, continuously monitored, and designed to eliminate the termite colony at the queen level. It is the only termite control system with a No Termite Damage Warranty backed by Corteva Agriscience.
→ Termite control & Sentricon →
→ Read: Termite Control Solutions for East Texas →
Cochino Creek and the connected drainage system through the Latexo area provides substantial mosquito breeding habitat. Our barrier spray program dramatically reduces adult populations in treated outdoor living areas — typically within 24 hours of application. We offer monthly and six-week treatment cycles during mosquito season for continuous coverage through the warm months.
Latexo school grounds and residential lawns consistently deal with fire ant pressure, particularly on the athletic fields and playground areas of the ISD campus. We offer commercial-scale fire ant treatment for school properties and residential-scale treatment for homeowners, using broadcast baits timed to fire ant foraging cycles for maximum effectiveness.
German roaches require professional treatment — over-the-counter products kill individual roaches but fail to penetrate egg capsules or reach harborage areas inside wall voids, under appliances, and behind cabinet liners. We use gel bait formulations placed precisely in harborage zones, combined with growth regulators that break the reproductive cycle. Most infestations are resolved in 2–3 treatments.
→ Read: Household Pest Health Risks in East Texas →
Our quarterly general pest programme is designed with families in mind — specifically the families that make up the Latexo community. We use targeted application methods that concentrate product in pest harborage areas, not broad sprays across living surfaces. We provide clear re-entry guidance after every interior treatment.
→ Read: Why Eco-Friendly Pest Control Protects Your Family →
Bed bugs are increasingly common in East Texas as travel and second-hand goods sales rise. We provide full inspection and targeted treatment using heat-assisted and chemical protocols. Early detection and professional treatment is critical — bed bugs do not resolve on their own.
A healthy, dense lawn is one of the best natural deterrents to fire ants and other surface-active pests. Critter Gitters also offers professional lawn fertilization and weed control programmes for Latexo properties — eliminating weeds that harbour pest populations while strengthening turf against ant mound establishment.
→ Lawn fertilization & weed control →
We service all Latexo addresses, including properties along Highway 7, FM 358, FM 2022, FM 2991, and rural routes throughout the Latexo ISD attendance zone. We serve residential homes, rental properties, commercial buildings, and school facilities.
We cover all five communities in Houston County. If you are in another part of the county:
→ Crockett Pest Control → (county seat — primary hub)
A: Yes. We work with school districts and facilities managers on compliant, family-safe pest management programmes. School pest control requires specific timing and product selection around student occupancy schedules, and we build our treatment plans accordingly.
A: Safety is our priority and this is the most common concern we hear from Latexo families. We use the minimum effective product in the most targeted application possible, and we provide you with specific re-entry timeframes so you know exactly when it is safe to resume normal activity in treated areas.
A: The most common early signs are mud tubes on foundation walls or piers, swarmers (winged termites) near windows and light sources in spring, and hollow-sounding wood when tapped. In Latexo’s older homes, subterranean termites are frequently found before the homeowner notices any visible signs — which is why proactive Sentricon monitoring is so valuable.
A: A single female German cockroach produces up to 400 offspring in her lifetime. An infestation can go from a few roaches to hundreds within 60–90 days. This is not a pest that resolves with store-bought sprays. Professional treatment targeting the entire reproductive cycle is essential to fully eliminating an established infestation.
A: We offer both, but strongly recommend our quarterly protection plans for Latexo properties. One-time treatments address the current population but do not prevent re-infestation. Our recurring plans include a re-service guarantee — if covered pests return between visits, we come back at no charge.
Call 936-546-7493 or submit your free estimate request online. We serve Latexo and the full southwestern Houston County area with same-week scheduling.
Your protection starts with a simple conversation.
Our friendly customer service team listens to your concerns, answers questions, and helps schedule an inspection or service visit at your convenience.
We Identify the Source
Our certified technicians perform a detailed inspection of your property — inside and out. We identify pest types, entry points, and contributing conditions to determine exactly what’s happening and why.
Science-Based Targeted Solution
Using proven Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles, we design a treatment plan tailored to your home, pest type, and environment. We use precision applications — not overuse — to ensure safe, effective, and lasting results.
Professional Service Guaranteed
Our trained specialists apply targeted treatments using the latest tools and environmentally responsible products. We treat interior and exterior zones, eliminate nests and harborage areas, and establish a protective barrier around your home.
Science-Based Solutions, Never Guesswork
Integrity-First Service, Always
We lead with honesty and reliability. At Critter Gitters, integrity means fair pricing, clear communication, and doing the job right the first time—every time.
Training That Exceeds Industry Standards
Our technicians undergo continuous training that goes beyond industry requirements, ensuring every service is performed with expert knowledge, precision, and the latest pest control techniques.
Certified Expertise You Can Trust
Our team is fully licensed and certified, bringing proven expertise to every job. You can trust Critter Gitters for safe, professional, and effective pest control backed by years of experience.
Guaranteed Results — Or We’ll Make It Right
Your satisfaction is our promise. If the covered pests come back, so will we – 100% satisfaction guaranteed.
Joey Baker founded Critter Gitters Pest Management in 2006 after seven years with
Disney World’s Structural Pest Control Division. He holds a Bachelor of Science in
Agriculture from Stephen F. Austin State University and is an Associate Certified
Entomologist (ACE) through the Entomological Society of America.
Joey’s background spans commercial, residential, pest control, lawn, ornamental, and
wildlife. His science-based, environmentally responsible approach ensures every
customer receives precise diagnosis, targeted treatment, and lasting protection.
Dedicated to continuing education, Joey leads Critter Gitters with a commitment to
innovation, professionalism, and peace of mind.
Our Essential Plan covers the most common household pests, including ants, spiders, roaches, silverfish, and occasional rodents. This plan is designed to provide year-round protection for your home and prevent infestations before they become a problem.
The Premium Plan offers comprehensive protection beyond the Essential Plan, including coverage for termites and carpenter ant control. It’s the total defense solution for your home and property.
Yes! We provide full termite control and inspection services. Our experts use advanced detection methods and safe, effective treatments to protect your home from termite damage and prevent future infestations.
Absolutely! All our treatments are family- and pet-safe. We use environmentally friendly products and methods that effectively eliminate pests while keeping your loved ones and pets safe.
Yes! You can easily add mosquito or lawn care services to any of our pest control plans. This lets you enjoy complete protection for your home and yard, all in one convenient package.
We proudly serve Houston County and surrounding areas, providing reliable pest control services to both residential and commercial properties. If you’re unsure whether we cover your location, just contact us — we’re happy to help!
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