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Pest control in Odessa, Texas
This number also covers Odessa. Call and you'll be connected with an independent pest control company taking calls for your ZIP code.
Calls answered: Early morning to late evening
Odessa ZIP codes on this line
- 79761
- 79762
- 79763
- 79764
- 79765
- 79766
Census land data shows that 79761, 79762 and 79765 hold much of the city. 79763, 79764 and 79766 are largely outside the city limits, so if you're out in the county, mention it on the call.
About Odessa
The Census Bureau's July 2025 population figures put Odessa at 122,707 people. The city gives its area as 41.42 square miles, and Ector County has its courthouse here, at 300 N Grant Ave. AgriLife treats Odessa and Midland as one metropolitan area, and the advice on this site applies to both.
So is the dry weather. The National Weather Service's 1981 to 2010 normals for its Odessa station show 13.45 inches of precipitation a year, close to Midland's figure. Water around a house counts for a lot in either city.
Pests to watch for
Crickets at the lights in late summer, ants heading for the sink in a dry spell and German roaches in kitchens are worth watching for. Bed bugs arrive on luggage and used furniture whatever the weather, and termites matter most when a home is changing hands.
Those pages are written for Midland, Texas. The advice applies just the same in Odessa.
Pests on this line
| Pest | What people notice | Where it turns up | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Termites | Mud tubes on a foundation. Winged insects indoors, often in spring. Wood that sounds hollow. | Slab edges, door frames, wall bases, plumbing runs | |
| Bed bugs | Rusty spots on sheets. Small flat bugs in mattress seams. Itchy welts, though not everyone reacts. | Mattress piping, bed frames, couch seams, outlets | |
| Roaches | Small tan roaches in the kitchen at night. Large reddish ones near drains. Droppings in cabinets. | Under sinks, behind stoves and fridges, cabinet edges | |
| Ants | Thin lines of tiny ants at the sink or pet bowl. Stinging ants at a mound outside. | Kitchens, bathrooms, slab joints, weep holes, soil by the patio | |
| Rats and mice | Droppings like black grains of rice. Scratching overhead at night. Gnawed packaging. | Under sinks, garages, attics, along walls, near stored food | |
| Spiders | A shiny black spider with a red mark. A brown spider with a violin shape. Webs in storage. | Sheds, garages, meter boxes, closets, stored boxes | |
| Wasps and hornets | A paper comb under an eave. Yellow jackets going in and out of a hole in the ground. | Eaves, carports, sheds, wall voids, soil in flower beds | |
| Crickets | Crickets gathering at doors and under lights. Chirping indoors. Dead ones along walls. | Porch lights, door thresholds, weep holes, garages | |
| Fleas | Pets scratching. Bites around the ankles. Small dark insects that jump. | Carpet, pet bedding, under furniture, shaded spots outside |
Licensing and local help
The rules are statewide, so you check an Odessa company the same way: with the Texas Department of Agriculture. Here's how. For help identifying an insect, the AgriLife Extension office for Ector County is at 1010 E 8th St in Odessa. It's a public education service and doesn't take pest control jobs.
Got pests in the house right now?
Call and say what you've seen and your ZIP code. You'll be connected with an independent pest control company. Allow a few minutes for the conversation.
Calls answered: Early morning to late evening