Brownsville’s Local Pest Control Experts

Brownsville sits at the southern tip of Texas—closest major city to the Gulf, right on the Mexico border, surrounded by agricultural land and nature reserves. That geography creates unique pest pressure you won’t find anywhere else in the Valley. From termites that never stop to mosquitoes breeding year-round, Brownsville properties face constant challenges. We’re about forty-five minutes from our McAllen base, and we’re here regularly serving Brownsville homes and businesses.

Licensed by the Texas Department of Agriculture. Family-owned. Real solutions for Brownsville pests.

Why Brownsville Has Unique Pest Pressure

Here’s what makes Brownsville different:

Gulf Coast Humidity and Heat Brownsville’s humidity averages 75%+ year-round. Temps rarely drop below 60° even in winter. This combination keeps termites, mosquitoes, and roaches thriving twelve months a year. There’s no cold snap to knock populations back. Pest pressure never stops.

Proximity to the Rio Grande and Resacas The Rio Grande, resacas, and drainage systems throughout Brownsville create endless mosquito breeding sites. Standing water after rain, irrigation channels, and low-lying areas near the river mean mosquitoes are a constant problem—not seasonal, constant.

International Border and Port Activity The Port of Brownsville and border traffic from Matamoros bring cargo—and cargo brings pests. German roaches, bed bugs, and rodents hitchhike in shipments. Industrial areas near the port and residential neighborhoods nearby deal with higher pest pressure from international trade.

Agricultural Land on Every Side Brownsville is surrounded by farmland—citrus, vegetables, row crops. Agricultural pests don’t stay in the fields. Roof rats from groves, field mice, and outdoor roaches migrate into residential areas, especially during harvest season or when fields are sprayed with pesticides.

Historic Downtown and Older Neighborhoods Downtown Brownsville and areas around Washington Park have homes and buildings from the early 1900s. Beautiful architecture, but aging foundations, original plumbing, and old wood framing create perfect conditions for termites, roaches, and rodents. Older properties need proactive pest management.

Nature Preserves and Wildlife Areas The Brownsville area has Sabal Palm Sanctuary, nature trails, and wetland preserves. Beautiful for wildlife, tough for pest control. Proximity to these areas means more outdoor roaches, mosquitoes, and occasional wildlife pests (raccoons, opossums) wandering into residential zones.

Military Base and Transient Population Brownsville has military families and transient populations moving in and out. Bed bugs spread through furniture and luggage. Apartment complexes and rental properties near military housing deal with recurring pest issues from tenant turnover.

What We Handle in Brownsville

Termite Inspection and Barrier Treatments Subterranean termites are active 365 days a year in Brownsville. They tunnel from soil into foundations, eating structural wood before you ever see signs. We install perimeter treatments that create barriers—termites pick up the product and spread it through their colony. We also offer free inspections because catching termites early saves massive repair costs.

Mosquito Control Programs Brownsville mosquito pressure is brutal. You’re not going to eliminate them all—let’s be honest. But we can knock populations down significantly with barrier treatments. We spray vegetation where mosquitoes rest (shrubs, tall grass, under eaves), creating a barrier that lasts 3-4 weeks. Most customers see 70-80% reduction in bites.

Rodent Control and Exclusion Roof rats love Brownsville—they climb trees, get into attics, and chew through wiring and insulation. Mice get into pantries, garages, and wall voids. We don’t just trap—we find where they’re entering (roof gaps, vents, foundation cracks), seal those entry points, and then eliminate the rodents already inside. That’s the only way to stop them permanently.

German Roach Elimination German roaches breed inside your home—cabinets, appliances, walls. Seeing one during the day means you’ve got hundreds hiding. These aren’t outdoor roaches wandering in—they live and reproduce indoors. We use targeted baits and growth regulators over 3-4 treatments (spaced two weeks apart) to break their breeding cycle. Sprays alone won’t work.

Outdoor Roach Perimeter Control American roaches, smoky browns, and wood roaches live outside but come indoors through gaps and cracks. Brownsville has plenty of these. We treat your home’s perimeter with barrier products and seal common entry points—door sweeps, utility penetrations, foundation cracks. Keeping them outside is easier than fighting them inside.

Fire Ant Mound and Yard Treatment Fire ants take over Brownsville yards fast. Kids can’t play outside, pets get stung, and mounds spread faster than you can keep up. We treat individual mounds with drenches and apply broadcast treatments to prevent new colonies. One treatment usually provides major reduction, with maintenance treatments every few months.

Bed Bug Heat and Chemical Treatments Bed bugs don’t care how clean your home is. They hitchhike in from hotels, used furniture, visitors, and military relocations. We combine heat treatments (which kill all life stages instantly) with residual insecticides for lasting protection. One intensive treatment usually does it, with a follow-up visit to confirm elimination.

Weed Control and Fertilization St. Augustine grass is common in Brownsville, but so are dollar weeds, crabgrass, sedges, and broadleaf invaders. We apply pre-emergent herbicides in early spring to stop weeds before they sprout, then post-emergent treatments for anything that breaks through. Our fertilizers are slow-release formulas designed for Gulf Coast heat and humidity—feeding your lawn without burning it.

Brownsville Areas We Serve

We cover Brownsville from downtown to the edges:

• Downtown Brownsville – Historic district, older buildings, termite and roach pressure
• Southmost – Near UTB campus, student housing pest issues
• Los Fresnos Highway Area – Mix of residential and commercial
• Boca Chica – Coastal proximity, extreme mosquito pressure
• Olmito – Agricultural borders, field mice and roof rats
• West Brownsville – Near Port of Brownsville, industrial pest spillover
• Palm Valley – Residential developments, fire ants and termites
• East Brownsville – Near nature preserves, outdoor roach pressure

Our Approach to Your Pest Problem

Inspection Before Quoting We’re not guessing over the phone. We come out, inspect your property, identify the pests, and explain what’s needed. You get an honest assessment—not a sales pitch.

Treatment Plans That Make Sense One-time problem? One treatment. Recurring infestation? Multiple visits timed to the pest’s life cycle. Termites? Long-term barrier protection with annual inspections. We match the treatment to the actual problem.

Safe Around Kids and Pets Everything we use is safe once dried. Got dogs in the yard? Kids crawling on floors? We adjust our products and application methods to keep your family safe. No shortcuts.

Follow-Through You Can Count On If your problem needs multiple treatments, we show up when we say we will. If you need annual termite checkups, we’ll remind you. Pest control isn’t one visit and done—it’s a process, and we stick with it.

Why Brownsville Chooses Colco

We’re based in McAllen, and Brownsville is a regular part of our service route—we’re down here often. We’re licensed by the Texas Department of Agriculture. We’re family-owned, which means you’re working with people who care about solving your problem, not hitting corporate sales targets.

We know Brownsville’s unique pest challenges. We know Gulf humidity makes mosquitoes brutal. We know agricultural areas bring roof rats and field mice. We know which neighborhoods have older homes with termite pressure. We know the difference between pests that need one visit and pests that need a plan.

Call 956-777-6328 or schedule online. Monday-Saturday, 8 AM-8 PM.