Your Trusted McAllen Pest Control Experts

We’re right here in McAllen at 4308 Auburn Avenue, and we’ve seen it all. From termites eating through foundations in Northgate to fire ants taking over backyards near La Plaza Mall, we know exactly what McAllen homeowners are dealing with. Here’s the thing—our location isn’t just warm. It’s subtropical, which means pests thrive here year-round. No winter die-off. No break. Just constant pressure from insects and rodents that love our climate as much as we do.

Family-owned. Licensed by the Texas Department of Agriculture. Pet and child-safe treatments.

Why McAllen Has Year-Round Pest Pressure

Let’s be real about what makes McAllen a pest magnet:

Subtropical Climate That Never Quits We’re talking average temps above 75° for eight months straight. Winter lows barely dip into the 50s. Termites, roaches, and ants stay active all year because there’s no freeze to knock them back. Most of Texas gets a break—we don’t.

Humidity That Pests Love Our average humidity sits around 70%, spiking higher during summer. Mosquitoes breed in any standing water. German roaches thrive in the moisture around sinks and appliances. Termites tunnel more aggressively because the soil stays damp enough for them to travel.

Older Homes with Hidden Entry Points Neighborhoods like Palm View, Plantation, and areas around Dove Avenue have beautiful homes built in the ’60s-’80s. But those stucco exteriors, aging foundations, and original plumbing create cracks and gaps. Rodents and roaches don’t need much—a gap the size of a dime is an open door.

Irrigation Canals and Standing Water McAllen’s network of irrigation ditches and resacas creates mosquito breeding grounds throughout the city. Properties near the McAllen Nature Center or along old canal routes deal with extra mosquito pressure during warm months (which is basically always).

Urban Development Pushing Pests Around As McAllen expands—new developments near Bentsen Palm Drive, construction along Expressway 83—we’re displacing rats, mice, and outdoor roaches. They’re not leaving the area. They’re moving into existing homes and businesses looking for food and shelter.

Proximity to Agricultural Areas Drive ten minutes in any direction and you’ll hit citrus groves, farmland, or brush country. Agricultural pests don’t respect city limits. Roof rats from groves, field mice, and outdoor roaches migrate into residential areas, especially during harvest season or dry spells.

Restaurant and Commercial Corridors 10th Street, Pecan Boulevard, and the areas around La Plaza Mall have heavy restaurant and retail traffic. Where there’s food service, there are German roaches, occasional rodent issues, and flies. Residential properties nearby often deal with spillover from inadequate commercial pest control.

What We Handle in McAllen

Termite Protection That Actually Works Subterranean termites are active here 365 days a year. We’re not talking about “maybe you’ll see them.” We’re talking about consistent pressure on every home with wood framing. Our perimeter treatments create a barrier using products that last years, not months. We also offer termite inspections—free—because catching them early saves you thousands in repairs.

German Roach Elimination Seeing one German roach during the day? You’ve got hundreds hiding in your cabinets, appliances, and walls. These aren’t the big outdoor roaches that wander in. German roaches live and breed inside your home. We treat with targeted baits and growth regulators over 3-4 visits to break their breeding cycle. It takes time, but it works.

Fire Ant Control for Yards Fire ants are everywhere in McAllen. One mound becomes twenty in a season. Kids can’t play outside, pets get stung, and landscaping suffers. We treat individual mounds and apply broadcast treatments to prevent new colonies from establishing. The goal is making your yard usable again.

Mosquito Reduction Programs You’re not going to eliminate every mosquito—let’s be honest. But we can knock populations way down with targeted barrier treatments around your property perimeter, treating vegetation where they rest during the day. Treatments last 3-4 weeks, and most customers see 70-80% reduction in bites.

Rodent Exclusion and Control Roof rats are common near citrus areas. Mice get into attics and garages. We don’t just set traps and leave. We find entry points, seal them, and then deal with the rodents inside. If you’re just trapping without exclusion, you’re wasting money.

Bed Bug Heat and Chemical Treatments Bed bugs don’t care how clean your home is. They hitchhike in from hotels, furniture, and visitors. We combine heat treatments with residual products to kill adults and eggs. It usually takes one intensive treatment, followed by a checkup.

Lawn Weed Control and Fertilization St. Augustine grass loves our climate, but so do dollar weeds, crabgrass, and broadleaf weeds. We apply pre-emergent herbicides in early spring and targeted post-emergent treatments as needed. Our slow-release fertilizers are designed for South Texas heat—keeping lawns thick without burning them out.

McAllen Neighborhoods We Serve

We’re local, so we know these areas inside and out:

• Northgate – Older homes near North 10th, common termite and roach pressure
• Palm View – Mature neighborhoods with irrigation canal proximity
• Plantation – Established area with tree coverage, roof rat issues
• La Plaza Area – Commercial spillover, German roaches in nearby homes
• South McAllen – Near Dove Avenue and South 23rd, fire ants and mosquitoes
• West McAllen – Ware Road corridor, newer developments with construction-related pests
• Downtown McAllen – Older commercial buildings, rodent and roach challenges
• Bentsen Palm – Expanding area, displaced wildlife and rodents
• McAllen Country Club Area – Established homes, termite and lawn pest issues

Here’s How We Work

Free Inspection First We’re not going to quote you over the phone without seeing what we’re dealing with. Termites? Roaches? Rodents? Each one requires a different approach. We come out, inspect, and give you a straight answer about what’s needed.

Treatment Plan That Makes Sense Some pests need one visit. Others need multiple treatments timed to their breeding cycle. We’ll tell you upfront—how many visits, what products we’re using, and what results to expect. No surprises.

Pet and Child Safe Products We use products that are safe once dried. If you’ve got dogs running around the yard or toddlers crawling on floors, we adjust what we use and where we apply it. Your family’s safety isn’t negotiable.

Follow-Up When Needed German roaches? We’re coming back 2-3 times. Termites? Annual inspections to make sure the barrier is holding. We don’t disappear after the first visit unless the problem is truly one-and-done.

Why McAllen Trusts Colco

We’re not a national chain with a local sticker slapped on. We’re McAllen-based, family-owned, and licensed by the Texas Department of Agriculture. We know the difference between a roof rat and a Norway rat. We know which neighborhoods flood during heavy rain and create mosquito explosions. We know the pest pressure changes when citrus harvest happens.

You’ll get honest answers, realistic timelines, and treatments that actually work for South Texas conditions.

Call us at 956-777-6328 or schedule online. We’re open Monday-Saturday, 8 AM to 8 PM.