FAQ

M&M Pest Control is located at 203 Sequoia Dr, Palestine, TX 75803.

M&M Pest Control serves Palestine and East Texas communities including Athens, Buffalo, Corsicana, Crockett, Elkhart, Fairfield, Flint, Frankston, Jacksonville, Rusk, and Tyler.

Yes. M&M Pest Control is locally owned and family operated in Palestine.

M&M Pest Control's team has more than 30 years of combined pest control experience.

Yes. M&M Pest Control displays BBB accreditation.

Call (903) 480-4094 or email pestperts@localpestperts.com.

After you call, the team discusses your pest issue and property. Most issues require an on-site inspection, and appointments are typically confirmed 24 to 48 hours in advance.

The technician provides a summary of the work performed and findings from the inspection, along with guidance on what to expect after treatment.

Yes. M&M Pest Control supports local school districts, the Palestine Chamber of Commerce, and the annual Hot Pepper Festival.

Yes. Request a free estimate through the website or call (903) 480-4094.

Fire ants are best controlled with a combination of broadcast baits that the colony carries back to the queen and targeted mound treatments. Professional treatment covers the whole yard, not just visible mounds.

Yes. Fire ant stings are painful and can cause pustules. People with allergies can have serious reactions and should seek medical care after stings.

Ants enter homes looking for food, water, and shelter, often after rain or during dry spells.

Common ants include red imported fire ants, odorous house ants, carpenter ants, and crazy ants.

Carpenter ants excavate damp or damaged wood to build nests. They do not eat wood like termites, but they can cause damage over time.

Spraying visible ants usually misses the colony and queen. Baits and treatments that reach the colony provide longer-lasting control.

Fire ants are most active in spring and fall, and mounds often appear after rain.

Yes. Fire ants are attracted to electrical fields and can damage AC units, pumps, and electrical boxes.

Some treatments work within days, while baits can take a couple of weeks to eliminate the colony.

Yes. M&M Pest Control provides ant and fire ant control for homes and businesses.

Common roaches include German cockroaches, American cockroaches, and smoky brown cockroaches.

Roaches can enter from outdoors, through plumbing, or in boxes and grocery bags. Moisture, clutter, and hiding spots can attract them even to clean homes.

German cockroaches are small and live and breed indoors, especially in kitchens and bathrooms. American cockroaches are larger and often come in from outside.

Cockroaches can spread bacteria, contaminate food, and trigger allergies and asthma.

German roach infestations may take several treatments over a few weeks. Outdoor roach pressure is managed with ongoing exterior treatments.

Roaches hide in cracks near sinks, under appliances, behind cabinets, in drains, and in dark, warm, humid areas.

Keep food sealed, fix leaks, clean crumbs and grease, take out trash regularly, and seal cracks and gaps.

Cockroaches rarely bite people, but they can in severe infestations.

Roaches are nocturnal and prefer to forage in the dark. Seeing them during the day can indicate a larger infestation.

Yes. M&M Pest Control provides cockroach control for residential and commercial properties.

M&M Pest Control works with restaurants, insurance offices, schools, banks, industrial facilities, and other commercial properties.

Regular pest control helps businesses maintain sanitary conditions, protect their reputation, and meet health and safety expectations.

Restaurants typically need monthly or more frequent service because food and moisture attract pests.

Yes. Commercial plans include routine monitoring and treatment to catch activity before it becomes a problem.

Commercial service can be scheduled to minimize disruption to daily operations.

Consistent pest management and service documentation support compliance with health and safety expectations.

Schools benefit from careful, targeted treatments and preventative practices that protect students and staff.

Each commercial plan is built around the property's structure, industry, and pest pressures.

Yes. M&M Pest Control serves industrial facilities along with offices, restaurants, and other commercial buildings.

Call M&M Pest Control at (903) 480-4094 or request a free estimate online.

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How do I get rid of fleas in my house?

Flea control requires treating pets through a veterinarian, treating the home and yard, and vacuuming frequently to remove eggs and larvae.

Flea eggs and pupae can survive in carpets and yards, so pets and the home must be treated together and follow-up may be needed.

Yes. Ticks can transmit diseases such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever and ehrlichiosis. Checking for ticks and treating yards helps reduce risk.

Ticks live in tall grass, brush, leaf litter, and shaded edges of wooded areas.

Signs include itchy bites in lines or clusters, small blood stains on sheets, dark spots on mattresses, and live bugs in seams and furniture.

Bed bugs hide in cracks, furniture, bedding, and wall voids, making them extremely difficult to eliminate with over-the-counter products.

Bed bugs often hitchhike in luggage, used furniture, clothing, and bags after travel or visits.

M&M Pest Control provides clear guidance before, during, and after bed bug treatment so you know how to prepare.

No. Bed bugs can live in clean or cluttered homes. They are attracted to people, not dirt.

Yes. M&M Pest Control provides flea and tick control and bed bug treatment.

Many East Texas homes benefit from pest control service every one to three months because warm, humid weather keeps pests active most of the year. A recurring plan keeps a protective barrier in place between visits.

Common East Texas pests include ants and fire ants, cockroaches, spiders, wasps, termites, mosquitoes, rodents, fleas, ticks, scorpions, and bed bugs.

It is normal to see increased pest activity for a short time after treatment as products flush insects out of hiding and they come into contact with treated areas. M&M Pest Control explains what to expect after each treatment.

Professional pest control products are applied according to label directions. Your technician will explain any precautions, such as keeping children and pets away from treated areas until they dry.

Yes. M&M Pest Control's residential programs include exterior treatments that stop pests from entering and interior treatments to eliminate active infestations.

Most residential treatments take under an hour, depending on property size, the pest involved, and whether interior treatment is needed.

For most general pest treatments, you do not need to leave. Some treatments, such as certain bed bug services, may require specific preparation. Your technician will let you know.

Clear access to baseboards, garages, and exterior walls, secure pets, and tell the technician where you have seen pest activity. Specific instructions are given for treatments that need more preparation.

Store-bought products can help with minor issues but often treat only visible pests. Professional pest control identifies entry points, nesting areas, and conditions that allow pests to thrive.

Pest control businesses and applicators in Texas are licensed by the Texas Department of Agriculture's Structural Pest Control Service.

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When is mosquito season in East Texas?

Mosquito activity in East Texas increases significantly from March through October.

Mosquito treatments target breeding areas and resting locations around the property, such as shrubs, shaded areas, and places where water collects, to reduce mosquito activity.

Yes. M&M Pest Control provides seasonal mosquito programs to maintain control through the warmer months when activity is highest.

Mosquito treatments generally provide several weeks of reduced activity, which is why seasonal programs with repeat visits work best.

Mosquitoes breed in standing water such as clogged gutters, bird baths, buckets, tires, pet bowls, plant saucers, and low spots that stay wet.

Empty standing water weekly, clean gutters, trim dense vegetation, and keep grass mowed. Professional treatment adds another layer of control.

Yes. Mosquitoes in Texas can transmit diseases such as West Nile virus. Reducing mosquito populations helps lower that risk.

Yes. Treating the yard before a party or gathering can reduce mosquitoes during the event.

Applicators avoid treating flowering plants where bees forage and follow label directions to reduce impact on pollinators.

Rain creates new standing water where mosquitoes lay eggs, and populations can grow quickly within a week or two after heavy rain.

A recurring pest control plan is scheduled, ongoing service that keeps a protective barrier around your property instead of treating a problem once. M&M Pest Control offers recurring plans for homes and businesses.

Residential plans typically include scheduled exterior treatments, interior treatment as needed, and an inspection at each visit to check for new or developing activity.

Yes. Homeowners on a recurring plan can request additional service between scheduled visits if a problem comes up.

Commercial plans are typically built around monthly visits so technicians can monitor activity closely and apply preventative treatments.

Each visit includes a walkthrough of the property, treatment of problem areas, and a summary of findings from the inspection.

Yes. Appointments are typically confirmed 24 to 48 hours in advance.

One-time service eliminates an active infestation, but new pests keep moving toward structures. Recurring service catches problems earlier, when they are easier and less costly to fix.

Yes. Treatments adjust as pest pressure shifts, such as increased mosquito activity from March through October.

Technicians who service the same properties become familiar with each property's pest history and vulnerable areas, allowing more precise treatment over time.

Call M&M Pest Control at (903) 480-4094 or request a free estimate through the website.

Signs include droppings, gnaw marks, chewed wiring or insulation, scratching noises in walls or attics, nesting material, and grease marks along walls.

Mice can squeeze through gaps about the size of a dime around pipes, vents, doors, garage doors, rooflines, and foundation cracks.

Rodents contaminate surfaces, damage insulation and wiring, and spread bacteria and disease.

M&M Pest Control inspects the property to find how rodents are entering, addresses the infestation, and stops access points to prevent rodents from returning.

Rodent exclusion means sealing gaps and entry points so rodents cannot get back inside. It is key to long-term control.

Rodents often move indoors in fall and winter as temperatures drop, but they can be active year-round in East Texas.

Both have a place. The right approach depends on the property, the rodent species, and whether children or pets are present.

Yes. Rodents sometimes nest in engines and chew wiring, especially in vehicles that sit for long periods.

Store food in sealed containers, remove clutter, keep firewood away from the house, trim vegetation, and seal gaps around the structure.

Small problems can resolve in a few weeks, while larger infestations take longer. Sealing entry points speeds long-term results.

Yes. The striped bark scorpion is the most common scorpion in Texas and can be found in East Texas homes and yards.

Striped bark scorpion stings are painful but usually not life-threatening for healthy adults. Children, older adults, and people with allergies should seek medical care if stung.

Scorpions hide under rocks, wood piles, debris, and in cracks and crevices, and indoors in closets, attics, and bathrooms.

Scorpions enter through gaps under doors, around windows, weep holes, and utility penetrations.

Scorpions are most active at night during warm months.

Remove debris and wood piles, seal gaps, install door sweeps, and reduce the insects scorpions feed on.

Yes. Many scorpions, including bark scorpions, can climb walls and textured surfaces.

Scorpion control combines treatments to hiding areas, removal of harborage, and sealing entry points.

Clean the area and apply a cold compress. Seek medical attention for severe symptoms or if a child is stung.

Yes. M&M Pest Control provides scorpion control services.

What are signs of mice or rats?

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The brown recluse and black widow are the two venomous spiders of most concern in East Texas.

Brown recluse spiders are brown with a darker violin-shaped mark on the back and have six eyes arranged in pairs.

Female black widows are shiny black with a red hourglass shape on the underside of the abdomen.

Spiders hide in closets, attics, garages, basements, behind furniture, in boxes, and in undisturbed corners.

Reduce clutter, seal gaps, clear webs, reduce outdoor lighting that attracts insects, and control the insects spiders feed on.

Yes. Many spiders become more noticeable in fall as they search for mates and shelter.

Clean the bite and apply a cold compress. Seek medical care right away if you suspect a brown recluse or black widow bite or have severe symptoms.

Professional treatment targets spiders and the insects they feed on, and removing webs and harborage improves results.

Most spiders are harmless and help control insects, but venomous species should be managed around living spaces.

Yes. M&M Pest Control provides spider control for homes and businesses.

Signs of termites include mud tubes on foundations or walls, discarded wings near windows and doors, hollow-sounding or damaged wood, bubbling paint, and swarms of winged insects in spring.

Subterranean termites are the most common and destructive termites in East Texas. They live in the soil and travel through mud tubes to reach wood.

Subterranean termites commonly swarm in spring, often on warm days after rain. A swarm inside the home is a strong sign of an active infestation.

A termite bait system uses stations placed in the soil around a structure. Termites feed on the bait and share it with the colony, which reduces and eliminates the colony over time.

Yes. M&M Pest Control offers termite bait systems with warranty protection following inspection. If termite activity is detected during the warranty period, the team retreats at no additional treatment cost.

Liquid treatments can act quickly, while bait systems work gradually as termites feed and spread the bait through the colony. Monitoring confirms results over time.

Yes. Termites often feed inside walls and wood where damage is hidden, which is why regular inspections are important.

Yes. A termite inspection, often called a WDI or wood-destroying insect inspection, is commonly part of home purchases and can reveal active or past damage.

Termites have straight antennae, thick waists, and wings of equal length. Flying ants have bent antennae, pinched waists, and front wings longer than back wings.

Reduce wood-to-soil contact, fix leaks and drainage problems, keep mulch and firewood away from the foundation, and schedule preventative termite treatment and inspections.

What venomous spiders live in East Texas?

Common stinging insects include paper wasps, yellowjackets, mud daubers, and hornets.

Removing nests yourself can lead to multiple stings, especially with yellowjackets and hornets. Professional removal is safer, particularly for large or hidden nests.

Wasps are often most aggressive in late summer and fall when colonies are largest.

Wasps build nests under eaves, in attics, behind shutters, in sheds, in playground equipment, and in the ground for yellowjackets.

Stings are painful and can cause serious allergic reactions in some people. Seek emergency care for trouble breathing or swelling of the face or throat.

Wasps generally do not reuse old nests, but new nests may be built in the same sheltered areas.

Seal openings, remove old nests, keep trash covered, and schedule treatments in spring when colonies are small.

Hornets are a type of wasp, generally larger with rounder bodies. Both can sting repeatedly.

Mud daubers are generally not aggressive and rarely sting, but their nests can be unsightly.

Yes. M&M Pest Control provides wasp and hornet control.

M&M Pest Control provides wildlife management for nuisance animals such as raccoons and flying squirrels that enter homes, attics, cabins, and buildings.

Signs include scratching or thumping noises, especially at night, droppings, damaged vents or soffits, and torn insulation.

Flying squirrels are small, nocturnal squirrels that glide between trees and often enter attics through small gaps near rooflines.

Animals can damage insulation, wiring, and ductwork, leave droppings, and create odors and health concerns.

Wildlife control involves inspecting the structure, identifying entry points, removing the animals, and sealing entry points so they cannot return.

Yes. Raccoons can tear open roof vents, soffits, and crawl space openings, and they can damage insulation and ductwork.

Keep children and pets away, do not try to handle the animal, and call a professional.

Secure trash cans, remove pet food outdoors, trim tree limbs away from the roof, and seal openings in soffits, vents, and crawl spaces.

Yes. Properties that sit empty are especially vulnerable. M&M Pest Control has handled flying squirrels in cabin attics.

Animals can return if entry points remain open, which is why sealing access points is part of the process.

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