Desert living comes with desert roommates: scorpions in the block walls, roaches that arrive with summer heat, ants that treat your kitchen like an oasis, and termites quietly working wherever wood meets soil. The companies below offer one-time treatments, quarterly prevention plans, and termite inspection and treatment across Las Cruces, El Paso, and surrounding communities — most with free estimates. Applicators are licensed at the state level in both New Mexico and Texas, and reputable companies will explain exactly what they’re applying and how it affects kids and pets.
Frequently Asked Questions
One-time treatment or a recurring plan?
For an active problem, start with a one-time treatment. For scorpions and summer roaches — the Borderland’s recurring cast — a quarterly plan keeps the barrier maintained. Ask whether re-treats between visits are free; with good companies they are.
Are termites really a problem in the desert?
Very much — subterranean termites thrive in our soil, and irrigation around foundations gives them the moisture they need. If you’ve never had a termite inspection, get one; if you’re buying a home, never skip it.
Is treatment safe for pets?
Modern targeted treatments, properly applied, are designed to be — but always tell the technician about pets, ask for re-entry times in writing, and remove food/water bowls before service.