Princeton is one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas. Farmland along US 380 keeps turning into new neighborhoods, and the pests that lived in those fields don't leave. They move next door. Fire ants rebuild in new sod. Field mice look for garages when the weather cools. Scorpions hide in fresh rock beds. On top of that, Lavon Lake and the creeks south of town make for a long mosquito season. Around the Block Pest Control is a family-owned company, and we've served Collin County since 2012. Princeton is a straight shot east on US 380 from our McKinney office.
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Princeton neighborhoods we serve
Arcadia Farms and Winchester Crossing: Large new neighborhoods with young landscaping, ponds and open land nearby. Fire ants, crickets and field mice are constant, and mosquitoes breed in the ponds.
Whitewing Trails and Eastridge: Newer homes on former farmland. Scorpions shelter in rock beds and block walls, and mice move in from the edges each fall.
Older homes near downtown Princeton and the Princeton High School area: Older wood, mature trees and settled slabs. Termites, roof rats and cockroaches are the main concerns.
South Princeton toward Lavon Lake and Sister Grove Creek: Tree lines, creek bottoms and lake coves mean mosquitoes, ticks and spiders.
Acreage and rural homes along the FM roads: Barns, feed and hay attract rats and mice, and pets bring fleas and ticks inside.
The first-year pest wave in a new Princeton home
Our Princeton customers say the same thing: "We didn't have pests when we moved in, and then suddenly we did." That's because each new phase of construction pushes more pests out of the ground. A barrier around your new home, a 30-day follow-up to catch anything that hatches, and sealing the gaps builders leave around plumbing, AC lines and garage doors stop that first-year wave.
Princeton pests by season
Spring: Ant colonies and termite swarmers come up after warm rain.
Summer: Fire ants after every storm, scorpions at night, and mosquitoes from ponds and the lake.
Fall: Field mice and crickets head for garages. Check the door seals and weep holes.
Winter: Rodents and German cockroaches indoors. Good time for exclusion work.
Pest control services in Princeton
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.
Ant control and scorpion control for new-construction homes.
Rodent control: Trapping, exterior bait stations and exclusion.
Termite control: Free termite inspections, treatment with a one-year renewable warranty, and WDI reports.
Commercial pest control for Princeton restaurants, retail and offices along 380.
Why Princeton families choose Around the Block
Family-owned, just down 380 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 advice and no pressure
Conventional and organic options
Licensed in Texas, TX license #0782331
Princeton pest control FAQ
Is it normal to see scorpions in a brand-new Princeton home?
Unfortunately, yes. Construction displaces striped bark scorpions. We treat the perimeter, garage and attic access and show you which gaps to seal.
When do field mice usually show up in Princeton?
With the first cool fronts, usually October. Seal garage door gaps and weep holes before then.
Do you service apartments and rentals in Princeton?
Yes. We work with homeowners, renters with landlord approval, and property managers.
Do you also serve Anna, Melissa and Wylie?
Yes: Anna, Melissa, Wylie and McKinney.
What if pests come back between visits?
On the quarterly plan, re-treatments between visits are free.
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Around the Block Pest Control · 8720 Silverado Trail, STE 3B, McKinney, TX 75070 · Family-owned since 2012 · TX license #0782331