Termite Control in Glenn Heights
Slab homes on shrink-swell clay develop cracks that let subterranean termites in.
Glenn Heights, TX · 75154
Pest Control in Glenn Heights, Texas
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Glenn Heights, TX
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pest control in Glenn Heights
Glenn Heights grew from 257 residents in 1970 to 15,819 in 2020, so most homes are fairly new and typically sit on slabs over clay. Termites, fire ants, mosquitoes and fall mice are the usual calls. Dallas Pest Control books a local technician on both county sides of town, and most visits are same-day when one is available.
Glenn Heights is a small city on I-35E south of DeSoto, split between Dallas and Ellis counties. It incorporated on September 16, 1969. N. L. "Moe" Craddock, a Dallas firefighter who ran a 30-acre mobile home park there, pushed for incorporation so DeSoto could not annex the land.
Growth since then has been steep. Most of the housing arrived with that growth, so the typical Glenn Heights home is a slab-on-grade house in a subdivision rather than an old frame house on piers. Manufactured homes are part of the city's history too, and they bring their own set of pest questions.
Glenn Heights shares ZIP 75154 with Red Oak and Ovilla, so say which city you live in as well as your ZIP when you call. DeSoto lies to the north, Ovilla to the southwest and Red Oak to the southeast, and I-35E is the main route north toward Dallas.
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- Glenn Heights, TX
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- Dallas County
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- 75154
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Pre-Construction Termite Treatment in Glenn Heights
Owners and builders pouring new slabs can treat the soil before the concrete goes in.
Fire Ant Control in Glenn Heights
Open lawns and roadside ditches sprout new mounds after spring and fall rains.
Rodent Control in Glenn Heights
Mice move under skirting and into garages with the first fall cold fronts.
Mosquito Control in Glenn Heights
Ditches, gutters and backyard containers breed mosquitoes from late April onward.
Today in Glenn Heights
Blackland clay, spring storms and 100-degree summers decide which pests are busy in southwest Dallas from week to week.
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Why do newer Glenn Heights homes still get termites?
A newer house is not termite-proof. Subterranean termites enter slab homes through cracks, expansion joints and the gaps around plumbing that comes up through the concrete. Blackland clay shrinks in the August heat and swells after spring rain, and that movement can crack a slab years after it was poured. Soil treatments from construction also weaken over time.
Watch for swarms on warm days from late February through May, especially after rain, and for mud tubes running up the slab edge behind shrubs. Keep mulch a few inches below the top of the slab, and fix leaking hose bibs and A/C condensate lines that keep soil wet against the house.
A Liquid termite treatment (typical slab home; pier-and-beam homes quoted after inspection) is estimated at $1,200–$3,000. Termite bait system installation runs an estimated $1,200–$2,800, with Termite bait monitoring (per year) at $300–$550. The termite swarm season guide explains what to do if winged termites show up.
Is pre-construction termite treatment worth it for a new Glenn Heights slab?
For anyone building, yes; it is the least expensive moment to protect a house. The soil under the future slab is treated once the pad is graded and before the vapor barrier and concrete are placed, so the termiticide sits beneath the whole footprint. Pre-construction termite treatment (new slab) is estimated at $400–$1,200.
Owners adding a garage, a room or a patio slab can schedule one too. Texas requires this kind of work to be done by a business holding a Texas Department of Agriculture Structural Pest Control Service license, and you can ask for that license number before treatment.
Keep the written report from the pre-treat with your closing papers. Lenders, inspectors and future buyers may want to see it. The pre-construction termite treatment page covers timing and what the technician needs on site.
What pests come with manufactured homes in Glenn Heights?
Mice, termites, spiders and roaches tend to use the space under a manufactured home. Skirting with gaps, wet soil from a leaking line, and wood blocking or steps touching the ground all give them a way in. A yearly look underneath catches problems before they reach the floor.
The technician checks the skirting, vents, pier blocks, plumbing drops and the belly wrap under the floor. Torn belly wrap is a favorite nesting spot for mice; repairing it and closing skirting gaps with hardware cloth keeps them out. Brown recluses and black widows like the same dark, dry space.
Rodent control: trapping + entry-point sealing is estimated at $300–$1,200. For general insects, a One-time general pest treatment (inside + outside) runs an estimated $165–$325, and both prices are confirmed before treatment.
When are fire ants and mosquitoes worst in Glenn Heights?
Fire ants flare after the spring and fall rains, and mosquitoes climb from late April to a peak in the July and August heat. Open lawns, roadside ditches and backyard containers give both plenty of room. Treating early in each season beats chasing mounds and bites all summer long.
Fire ant yard treatment (typical lot) is estimated at $115–$300. Following Texas A&M AgriLife's Two-Step Method, the technician broadcasts bait across the lawn, then treats mounds near doors, the driveway and play sets. For mosquitoes, empty pet bowls, buckets, kiddie pools and clogged gutters each week.
Dallas County Health and Human Services mosquito reports are for Dallas County, so residents on the Ellis County side should lean on the city's own notices. Whichever side you live on, Mosquito control (per visit, in season, typical city lot) is estimated at $65–$120.
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Where we work in Glenn Heights
Neighborhoods we cover
- Dallas County side of Glenn Heights
- Ellis County side of Glenn Heights
- Neighborhoods along the I-35E corridor
- Streets along the DeSoto line to the north
- Edges shared with Ovilla and Red Oak
Landmarks and main roads
- I-35E, the main route north to DeSoto and Dallas
- The Dallas County–Ellis County line
- DeSoto, directly north
- Ovilla and Red Oak, which share ZIP 75154
- Cedar Hill and Joe Pool Lake, to the northwest
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Also serving areas near Glenn Heights
DeSoto
ZIP 75115, 75123
Cedar Hill
ZIP 75104, 75106
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FAQ
Glenn Heights FAQs
Do you serve both the Dallas County and Ellis County parts of Glenn Heights?
Yes. Dallas Pest Control covers the whole city on both sides of the county line. Because Red Oak and Ovilla share ZIP 75154, say Glenn Heights when you call so the technician heads to the right place.
How do I know if the builder's termite treatment is still working?
Ask the builder or seller for the original pre-treat paperwork, which shows the product and the date. Soil treatments lose strength over the years, so an older one may no longer protect the house. A termite inspection, estimated at Free–$150, shows whether activity has started.
Can crickets really get that bad in Glenn Heights?
In late summer and early fall, field crickets can mass around lights, garage doors and foundations across North Texas. Yellow bug bulbs and closing the garage at dusk help. Cricket perimeter treatment (late-summer and fall invasions) is estimated at $125–$250; see cricket control.
Is it safe to let my dog into the yard after a treatment?
Products are applied according to their labels, and the technician tells you how long to keep pets off treated areas, often until sprays have dried. Follow those directions and check the written service report, which lists what was applied and where.
What is the fastest way to get help in Glenn Heights?
Call (855) 974-4733. The phone is answered 24/7, and most visits are scheduled the same day when a technician is available. You hear and approve the price before any treatment starts.