Anna has changed fast. Pasture along US 75 and SH 121 has become street after street of new homes, and the fire ants, field mice, crickets and scorpions that lived in that pasture are still around. They just moved closer to your slab. Around the Block Pest Control is a family-owned company that has served Collin County since 2012. Our McKinney office is about 15 minutes south of Anna on US 75, so you're right on our route.
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Anna neighborhoods and the pests we find there
Villages of Hurricane Creek: The creek, ponds and open greenbelt are great for walks, and they also give mosquitoes still water and give field mice cover. Homes on the greenbelt edge see the most rodent pressure in fall.
Anna Town Square and the neighborhoods off Finley Boulevard: Newer homes with fresh sod and rock beds. Fire ant mounds come back after every rain, and rock borders give scorpions a place to hide during the day.
Around Slayter Creek Park: Ballfields, trails and the creek corridor. Fire ants and crickets build up in the open turf, and wasps nest under pavilion eaves and playsets in nearby yards.
Older homes near downtown Anna and the rail line: Mature trees and older wood around porches and fences. We check closely for termites, roof rats and cockroaches.
Rural lots east and west of town: Barns, hay and feed attract mice and rats, and brush lines bring ticks and spiders.
Why new construction brings pests into Anna homes
When a builder grades the next phase, the colonies and burrows in that ground get pushed out. Fire ants move into new sod. Field mice head for the nearest garage. Striped bark scorpions slip under door thresholds and through weep holes. The first two years in a new Anna home are often the worst. A barrier treatment around the outside of the home, plus sealing the gaps builders leave around plumbing and utility lines, stops most of it.
Anna pests by season
Spring: Termite swarmers show up after warm rains, and ant trails come into kitchens and bathrooms.
Summer: Fire ants rebuild mounds after storms. Scorpions hunt at night along brick and block walls. Mosquitoes breed in retention ponds and clogged gutters.
Fall: The first cold front sends field mice and crickets toward garages. This is the time to check door seals.
Winter: We trap any rodents that got in, then seal entry points before spring.
Our pest control services in Anna
Residential pest control: Our quarterly plan starts with an inspection and treatment inside, outside and in the garage. We come back 30 days later to break up egg cycles, then visit every quarter, and re-treatments between visits are free. Prefer something greener? Our organic program runs on a two-month schedule.
Scorpion control and ant control for new-construction neighborhoods.
Rodent control: Trapping, exterior bait stations and exclusion work.
Termite control: Free termite inspections, treatment with a one-year renewable warranty, and WDI reports when you buy or sell.
Mosquito control, plus spider, roach and flea and tick control.
Commercial pest control for Anna restaurants, shops and offices along 75 and 455.
Why Anna families choose Around the Block
Close by. We're family-owned, based on Silverado Trail in McKinney, and we've served Collin County since 2012.
Technicians you'll get to know. Philip (Service Manager), Irvin (Route Manager) and Jose (Pest Control Technician) take care of our Collin County homes. Our techs are college graduates or former military.
Honest advice. We tell you what your home needs, and we don't sell what it doesn't.
Options. Conventional or organic, a regular plan or a one-time visit.
Licensed in Texas. TX license #0782331. More than 18,000 treatments so far.
Anna pest control FAQ
We just closed on a new home in Anna. Should we start pest control right away?
Yes, if you can. Construction stirs up fire ants, scorpions and field mice, and they look for shelter in the newest homes. Starting with the first visit and the 30-day follow-up puts a barrier in place before they settle in.
Are there scorpions in Anna?
Yes. The striped bark scorpion is common in north Collin County, especially near rock beds, block walls and open land. We treat the perimeter, garage and attic access, and we show you which gaps to seal.
We back up to the Hurricane Creek greenbelt. What should we watch for?
Mosquitoes in summer and mice in fall. Keep brush trimmed along the fence and tip standing water each week, and we'll treat the shady resting spots in the yard.
Do you also serve Melissa, Van Alstyne and Princeton?
We serve Melissa and Princeton, plus McKinney and the rest of Collin County. Ask us about addresses farther north when you request your estimate.
What if pests come back between visits?
On the quarterly plan, we come back and re-treat for free.
Nearby service areas and reading
Ready for a pest-free Anna home?
Request your free estimate and tell us what you're seeing. Would you rather talk? Call (469) 340-0200, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm.
Around the Block Pest Control · 8720 Silverado Trail, STE 3B, McKinney, TX 75070 · Family-owned since 2012 · TX license #0782331