Celina still has its historic downtown square, but the farmland around it is quickly becoming some of the largest master-planned communities in North Texas. That growth brings a predictable set of pests. Fire ants move into new sod. Scorpions and field mice are pushed out of the fields and into new homes. Ponds and lakes in the new neighborhoods breed mosquitoes. Older homes near the square deal with termites and roof rats. Around the Block Pest Control is a family-owned, Christian-owned company that has served Collin County and its neighbors since 2012. From our McKinney office, we head west on US 380 and up Preston Road to reach Celina.
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Celina communities we serve
Mustang Lakes: Lakes, trails and resort-style amenities. Mosquitoes along the water, fire ants in common areas and scorpions in stone landscaping.
Light Farms (Celina side): Big community lakes and active construction. Crickets, field mice and ants build up along the construction edges.
Carter Ranch, Bluewood and the neighborhoods along the Dallas North Tollway extension: New homes next to open land. Expect fire ants, scorpions and fall mice.
Historic downtown Celina and the older homes around the square: Mature trees, older wood and pier-and-beam foundations. Termites, roof rats and cockroaches are the focus, and we serve the shops and restaurants on the square as well.
Acreage and ranch properties along FM 455 and Preston Road: Barns, hay and stock ponds mean rodents, ticks and mosquitoes.
Scorpions in Celina
Striped bark scorpions are one of the most common reasons Celina families call us. They live under rocks, wood and debris in open land, and when that land is graded, they look for the tight, dark gaps around new homes: rock beds against the slab, weep holes, door thresholds and attic access points. Sticky traps and DIY sprays rarely keep up. We treat where scorpions hide and travel, then help you seal the gaps they use to get in. Read more on our scorpion control page.
Celina pests by season
Spring: Fire ant mounds and termite swarmers after warm rain.
Summer: Scorpions hunt at night, mosquitoes breed around community lakes, and wasps build under eaves.
Fall: Field mice and crickets push toward garages as fields are mowed and fronts move in.
Winter: Rodents in attics. A good time to seal entry points.
Our Celina pest control services
Residential pest control: Quarterly plan with a 30-day follow-up and free re-treatments between visits, or our organic program on a two-month schedule.
Rodent control with exclusion.
Mosquito control for lakeside yards.
Termite control: Free termite inspections, treatment with a one-year renewable warranty, and WDI reports for home sales.
Commercial pest control for downtown Celina businesses.
Why Celina families choose Around the Block
Family-owned and Christian-owned, based in McKinney, serving Collin County since 2012
Philip (Service Manager), Irvin (Route Manager) and Jose (Pest Control Technician). Our techs are college graduates or former military.
Honest about what your home needs
Conventional and organic options, ongoing or one-time
Licensed in Texas, TX license #0782331
Celina pest control FAQ
Why are there so many scorpions in new Celina neighborhoods?
Construction displaces the striped bark scorpions already living on the land. Treating the perimeter and sealing entry points is the best defense.
Do you serve both the Collin County and Denton County sides of Celina?
Yes. Just tell us your address when you request your estimate.
Our community has a big lake. Can you help with mosquitoes?
Yes. We treat your yard's shady resting spots and point out standing water. We can't treat community lakes, but yard treatments make a big difference.
Do you serve Prosper and Aubrey too?
Yes: Prosper, Aubrey, Frisco and McKinney.
What if pests come back between visits?
On the quarterly plan, re-treatments are free.
More reading
Ready for a pest-free Celina home?
Request your free estimate. Prefer to 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