Pest control in Alton, TX

Pest season in Alton

NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the LA JOYA, TX station show an average temperature of 73.4°F, about 20.2 inches of precipitation a year spread over roughly 31 days with measurable rain or snow, 2 nights at or below freezing and 182 days reaching 90°F or more. Monthly averages never fall below 50°F (the coldest month averages 58°F), so ants, cockroaches and other insects can stay active outdoors year-round rather than going dormant for winter. Average temperatures are at or above 50°F all year.

Moisture and pests

With about 20.2 inches of precipitation a year, Alton is fairly dry. Pests here are often drawn to the water a home provides, such as irrigation, leaks, drains and pet bowls, which is why kitchens, bathrooms and watered landscaping see most of the activity.

Homes and pest entry points

The median year built for housing in Alton is 2006, and about 9% of its 6,029 housing units were built before 1980. Much of the housing is relatively new, which usually means tighter construction, but new building disturbs soil and nests, and landscaping close to the foundation can still bring ants, spiders and termites toward the home. About 30% of housing units are in buildings with two or more units, where cockroaches and bed bugs can move between neighboring homes through shared walls and plumbing.

Services most relevant in Alton

• Bed Bug Treatment30% of homes in multi-unit buildings
• Cockroach Controlwarm climate (73.4°F average)
• Ant Controlinsects can stay active all year
• Spider Controlspiders follow the insects they feed on into garages, basements and eaves
• General Pest Controlone call when you are not sure what the pest is

Owners, landlords and tenants

About 55% of occupied homes in Alton are owner-occupied and 45% are rented. Homeowners, landlords and property managers can call to be connected; tenants should usually report pest problems to their landlord or property manager first, since leases and local rules often make treatment their responsibility.

Nearby places

Alton is in Hidalgo County. Places within about 30 miles include McAllen (6 mi), Edinburg (10 mi), Mission (6 mi), Pharr (11 mi) and Weslaco (22 mi).

Sources: Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimate (July 1, 2025) for population; American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year (tables B25003, B25024, B25034, B25035); 2024 Gazetteer; NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (annual and monthly).