Target Pest Control

Target Pest Control runs pest control work out of Laredo, TX, and covers Encinal as well. They handle residential and commercial calls for fumigation, rodent control, bed bug removal, bee removal, carpenter ant control, fire ant control, flea control, flying ant control, lawn insect control, mosquito control, roach control, spider removal, termite control, tick control, and wasp control. The company also takes animal control jobs that include mice, rats, and bats. Calls go to 956-413-5388 at their address on South Meadow Street, with hours set for Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm and Saturday from 9am to noon.

Customers call in with ant piles in yards, fleas inside homes and outside, general bugs and insects around properties, and occasional spider problems after initial treatments. Ruby spends time on the phone walking through how fumigation works and what brings pests around in the first place. Layla helps move appointments up when schedules allow. Technicians arrive for inside and outside sprays, and some jobs clear fleas or yard insects on the first visit while others require follow-up work to shift ant activity.

They keep response times short once an appointment is set, show up when promised, and explain the service over the phone before any work starts. Pricing comes across as reasonable on most calls, with no added charge when weather delays an outdoor spray and they return later. The service stays inside Laredo and nearby spots, and the office stays open during the listed weekday and Saturday hours for new bookings.

Google shows a 4.5 rating across 59 reviews, with many noting solid phone help, on-time arrivals, and fair costs, while a smaller number mention ants or spiders returning within a couple of weeks and extra visits needed. Recurring comments focus on staff courtesy from the front desk through the field crew and clear explanations of what the treatment covers. DIRT Score 4 from reviews on Finds.

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“SO GREAT! Everything about this company! Lady I talked to on the phone spent a good 20 min explaining to me how fumigation works, why pests started showing up etc., she is very knowledgeable with her work! Price is VERY reasonable and affordable! The technician that came to my house was so polite and outstanding as well! The first time they didn't spray my yards because it was supposed to rain, they came back a week after and with no extra charge to spray the yards. Will definitely recommend this place to all my friends and family! This is a very honest and trustworthy company!”

“Customer Service was excellent and provided me with a detailed description of the service they would provide when I initially called to set up the appointment. The worker got there in a timely manner for when I had set up my appointment and did a great job at eliminating the pest problem I had. I would definitely recommend this company to anyone looking to fix their bug needs.”

“Target pest control provided me with excellent customer service. Starting with the secretary who answered the phone all the way down to the technician. The entire staff was very courteous and respectful. I will definitely recommend them to anyone looking for the best pest control service. They really do aim at your pest and not your wallet!”

“Very disappointed with the quality of their service. My main issue was ant piles in the yard. Target came to my house and did a full service (inside & outside). A week later i still had ant piles in my yard, thinking it may take some time for the chemicals to work, waited another two weeks. Now we have spiders inside the house (which we didn't before) and ants are all over my yard like nothing, they just moved from one place to another. Called the company and we were told i needed a three times service plan. NO WONDER THE WANTED TO SELL THIS PLAN FROM THE FIRST VISIT!! When you hire a pest control company and they cannot even control the ants the first time, how am I supposed to pay them to go a second time to use the same thing that didn't work the first time???? I called this company because I didn't remember the name of the company I have used in the past and paid the price for not remembering. The other company (Ash) even called me to follow up and went to my house a second time to address some issues, AT NO ADDITIONAL COST!!! Would not recommend this company, whatever they used doesn't work unless you pay for their three time service plan.”

“Of all of the different companies and all of the years that we’ve had our yard sprayed for bugs, this was by far the least effective. I know that the insecticide isn’t meant to last forever. But within 10-12 days we could clearly see ants again. And when I called to let them know how ineffective their service was I was told, “thank you for calling.” Though the service technician was very professional and arrived a few minutes early, I still would not recommend this company to anyone.”

“Target Pest Control offers very fair prices and does high quality jobs. I had a bad flea problem in my yard and house along with some ants and they quickly came to my aid and helped me get rid of those nagging pests. The chemical they used was very effective in my opinion and the fumigation helped my loved ones from getting more flea bites.”

“Very Disappointed. I had my house fumigated in and outside. Within about 2 weeks I saw spiders and lots of ants in my yard. I called to see if there was a warranty and they said no for me to pay for outside service again. Never again. I will try another company... I have used other companies before and ants and spiders did not return that fast.”

“I always receive great quality services from this company. The personnel is very knowledgeable and professional. The customer service is one of the best I've seen. Would recommend this company for anyone seeking to pest control services.”

“I had a really amazing experience with target pest control! They were very professional, and got there on time ! I had a lot of bug and insect issues around the yard and ever since the fumigation I have yet to encounter any insects!! Would highly recommend target pest control!!”

“Target Pest Control exterminators are professional, prompt, reliable, and offer great customer service! They quickly responded and came to our aid! I highly recommend them!”

“Best exterminators in Laredo! Target pest control technicians are professional, showed up on time, and eliminated all my problems! Quality service at great prices!”

“Own a small 4 plex apartment complex. It's been great to do business with Target Pest. The whole staff from the front office (Ruby) to the applicators have been excellent.”

“Great customer service and response time. Quality is phenomenal, bugs and insects were gone within no time. Highly recommend company.”

“great customer service! they are very informative and always ready to help. they're reliable and cost effective! recommend them to everybody i know!”

“Hands down best service.... I have multiple properties that have bee serviced by them... and We have never had issues...Excellent customer service and Owner is very Knowledgeable. I highly recommend them.”

“Service was on point, had scheduled for 9am and tech was there at 9am sharp. He did a great job and satisfied with the service.”

“Did not do their job I paid for them to spray the house inside and outside they only sprayed three rooms and not all outside never again!!!....money wasted!!”

“Ruby was very nice on the phone, she answered all my questions and was very friendly! Services were great!”

“Great customer service and professionalism. Worked with my schedule and were very punctual.”

“Thank you for your prompt and friendly service, thanks to Layla for scheduling us sooner,will recommend”