Termite Inspection in Starrville
Wood porches, skirting and crawlspaces on older homes are worth checking each year before swarm season.
Starrville, TX · 75792
Pest Control in Starrville, TX
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Starrville, TX
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pest control in Starrville
Starrville homeowners can call Hawkins Pest Control for termites, ticks, fire ants, mosquitoes and wasps on the wooded hills around FM 757 and FM 16, east of Winona. A licensed local partner technician does the work, explains the price before treating and leaves a written report. Same-day visits happen when a partner is available.
Starrville is an unincorporated crossroads in northern Smith County, about 3 miles east of Winona where FM 757 meets FM 16. The settlement was a stop on the Dallas–Shreveport Road by 1849, when its post office still went by Gum Springs, a name tied to a local spring used for baptisms and swimming.
The Rev. Joshua Starr bought the 640-acre Hall Survey in 1852, and the Starrville Methodist Church dates from 1853. When local leaders turned away the Tyler Tap Railroad in the late 1870s, much of the town moved to Winona. What remains is pine and oak woods, pasture and rural homes on acreage, with Starrville Mountain rising about a mile to the southwest.
- City
- Starrville, TX
- County
- Smith County
- ZIP codes
- 75792
- Hours
- Phones answered 24/7
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Tick Control in Starrville
Timbered slopes and deer trails bring lone star ticks right to fence lines and dog runs.
Fire Ant Control in Starrville
Mounds rise in pastures and yards after spring and fall rains, and acreage is quoted per acre.
Wasp & Bee Removal in Starrville
Paper wasps and mud daubers build under barn eaves, carports and porch ceilings from spring to fall.
Mosquito Control in Starrville
Low draws and stock ponds hold water after summer storms and breed mosquitoes quickly.
Rodent Control in Starrville
Mice and rats move from pasture into sheds, feed rooms and attics once fall cold fronts arrive.
Today in Starrville
Hawkins' rain, heat and the odd hard freeze decide which pests are busy from week to week.
What pests do Starrville homes deal with most?
Ticks, subterranean termites, fire ants and paper wasps lead the list around Starrville, followed by mosquitoes after summer storms and mice once fall fronts arrive. The mix comes from the setting: houses tucked into pine and hardwood timber, brushy pasture edges, and hilly ground where rain drains into low, damp draws.
Few homes here sit on small town lots. Most have a shop, barn or carport out back, sheltering black widows, mud daubers and nesting rodents that later reach the house, so a good visit covers those buildings too.
Why do termites find older Starrville houses?
Eastern subterranean termites live in the sandy loam around Starrville and feed on any wood that stays damp and touches soil. Swarms usually appear on warm days between late February and May, often a day after rain. Pier-and-beam houses, porch posts and skirting set into the dirt give them the easiest way in.
Texas A&M AgriLife has also confirmed Formosan termites in Smith County, though eastern subterraneans remain the usual find. If winged insects pour out around a porch light at dusk in late spring, bag a few for the technician. A termite inspection checks the crawlspace, sill plates and slab edges and notes any mud tubes on the written report.
How bad are ticks on the hills around Starrville Mountain?
Ticks are a real concern on wooded Starrville acreage from spring into early summer, and warm winter spells keep some active. Lone star ticks wait in brushy shade and along deer trails, while American dog ticks favor tall grass at pasture edges. Dogs, horses and anyone clearing brush pick them up fastest.
The timbered slopes around Starrville Mountain give deer plenty of cover, and deer carry ticks right up to fence lines. A mowed buffer between the woods and the yard helps. Tick control adds a targeted treatment of shaded edges, kennels and the paths pets travel, with label precautions explained before anything is sprayed.
How does a technician get to Starrville from Hawkins?
Starrville is about 10 miles southeast of Hawkins in a straight line, across the Sabine River. One route runs south on FM 14 to Red Springs and east on FM 16 through Winona; another goes east on US 80 to Big Sandy and down SH 155. Most calls are booked the same day when a partner is free.
Many Starrville addresses use Winona's post office and ZIP 75792, and local children attend Winona ISD, which absorbed the old Starrville school.
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Coverage
Where we work in Starrville
Neighborhoods we cover
- Starrville crossroads (FM 757 at FM 16)
- Rural homes along FM 16 toward Winona
- Acreage along FM 757
- Homes near Starrville Cemetery on CR 399
Landmarks and main roads
- Starrville Methodist Church (1853)
- Starrville Mountain
- Starrville Cemetery (CR 399)
- FM 16, which follows the old Dallas–Shreveport Road
- FM 757
- Texas Historical Commission marker for Starrville
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FAQ
Starrville FAQs
My mailing address says Winona. Can I still book service for Starrville?
Yes. Starrville shares the Winona ZIP 75792, and Hawkins Pest Control covers both. Give the street and the nearest crossroads, such as FM 757 or FM 16, and the dispatcher passes the job to the closest available partner technician.
Do scorpions show up in Starrville homes?
Sometimes. AgriLife lists the striped bark scorpion as the only scorpion species found in eastern Texas. It hides under bark, in stacked firewood and in attics, and wanders indoors during hot, dry stretches. Moving firewood away from walls and sealing gaps under doors cuts down on sightings.
What does a termite inspection cost for a Starrville house?
A termite inspection typically runs Free–$125 here, and a wood-destroying insect (WDI) report for a home sale about $75–$150. Both are estimates. The partner technician confirms the price, and you approve it before any treatment.
Can the technician treat a barn or well house as well as the home?
Yes. Barns, shops and well houses are often where spiders, wasps and rodents settle first. List every outbuilding when you call; extra structures raise the total.