Earwig Control in Princeton, TX
Local, Family-Owned Pest Control for Collin County Homes Since 2018
Earwigs (commonly called pincher bugs) thrive in the warm, moist conditions that North Texas springs and summers reliably deliver. Princeton homeowners often find them clustering in foundation mulch beds and turning up indoors near sinks and drains once dry summer heat sets in. Stellar Pest and Wildlife has provided earwig control in Princeton, TX and the surrounding Collin County area since 2018, using integrated pest management (IPM) techniques and low-toxicity, pet-safe products that go after the source of the problem rather than masking it with a surface spray.
Free estimates are available, and we offer same-day and emergency appointments when you need a faster response.
Ready to get rid of earwigs? Call (469) 378-8833 or reach out through our online contact form to schedule your free estimate.
What Princeton Homeowners Get From a Local Provider
Choosing a local company means your property gets a treatment plan built around it, not a script written for a national franchise. Every service starts with a thorough property assessment, and we customize the approach based on what we find. No two homes attract earwigs the same way, and a one-size-fits-all treatment reflects that.
We also believe you should know exactly what you’re paying before work begins. Our Upfront, Transparent Pricing means no surprises on the invoice. When we’re finished, we walk you through what we did and leave you with practical prevention guidance to support longer-lasting control between visits. Products are selected to be safe for kids and pets.
As a family-owned company, we’re not chasing volume. We’re focused on building lasting relationships with Princeton neighbors, which means your experience matters to us well past the initial appointment.
Award-Winning Service, Backed by Collin County Neighbors
Stellar Pest and Wildlife was awarded Best Pest Control in Princeton, TX in 2019 and earned the same recognition in Plano in both 2018 and 2019. More recently, we were named the 2024 and 2025 Best Exterminator Platinum Winner in McKinney, along with multiple C&S Media Best of awards in 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025, and recognition as a Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite in 2023.
Customers consistently describe our team as friendly, on time, honest, and easy to reach between scheduled visits. That track record is one reason Princeton homeowners keep calling us first.
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"True Customer Service"Amazing team! An animal flew in the duct of my kitchen and they were able to get it out. They are a true representation of customer service. They came in outside of regular business hours to take care of the situation.- Shonda B.
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"Honest & Affordable"Stellar Pest and Wildlife has been treating our home for over two years and not once have we had problems... that is a Stellar record! The techs are friendly, respectful, and show up on time. They are honest, affordable, and very good at what they do!- Gigi B.
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"Personal Service & No Pressure"I love the personal service given. They treat you with professionalism and courtesy. There is no pressure if you desire to skip a service. I love that they send reminders so that you can confirm or skip.- Pamela G.
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"Couldn't Be Happier"Highly recommend using Stellar Pest and Wildlife. We've been using them for years and couldn't be happier with the service provided. Anytime we need them in between services Matt is quick to respond and always takes excellent care of us.- Joseph R.
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"Friendly, Prompt & Reliable"Friendly, prompt, and reliable! We switched over to Stellar a few years ago and have been very pleased with their services. We recommend them to everyone!- Kayla E.
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"Knock Out Pests"I have used Steller for 3 years now and absolutely love them. It's easy to reschedule with and they will knock out pests in the blink of an eye. They even knocked out a bed bug infestation I brought home from work.- Chris G.
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"Loyal 5-Year Customer"I cannot say enough about Matt, Curtis, and Adam. I have been a loyal customer of Stellar for almost 5 years and have no intention of switching. They are very personable, efficient, and educate you throughout the process.- Samantha M.
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"They Take Care of You"We have been using Stellar Pest and Wildlife for about a year and every service has been great. They are friendly, always on time, and make it easy to reschedule if needed. They are local and take the time to take care of you.- Nick B.
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"Five Year Customer"Stellar Pest and Wildlife has handled our pest removal and prevention for five years across two homes and they've been great. We're very grateful for their services and they're all lovely people. Highly recommend!- Melon A.
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Fire AntsThe red imported fire ant is not an ant species native to Texas. Rather, it was originally introduced to the United States from South America. These ants are dark rust-red in color and can reach up to ? inch in size. They typically build their mounded ground nests outdoors in areas that get a fair amount of sun.
Unfortunately, these pests have no known predators, and can thus grow in numbers exponentially once they find a place to build their colony. If they perceive a threat to their nest, the red imported fire ant will attack and sting people, wildlife, or even machinery. If stung, they will leave behind a red welt that can last for up to a week.
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Rover Ants
The Rover ant is not an ant native to Texas. In fact, it’s a fairly new Texas ant species that found its way to the United States from Argentina and Paraguay. Very small in size, rover ants are pale yellow to blackish-brown in color and have relatively large eyes compared to the size of their heads.
Though they are not aggressive in nature, rover ants do have a tendency to invade properties in large numbers. They are attracted to moisture, and thus build their colonies around rot or fungal decay. This Texas ant species is most active during the spring and summer seasons.
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Tawny Crazy Ants
First discovered around Houston in 2002, tawny crazy ants arrived in Texas from South America. Among the smaller types of ants in Texas, the Tawny Crazy Ant is only about 1/10 inch in length. These ants are reddish-brown in color and are most recognizable by the way they move. Rather than traveling in a straight line, these small, uniformly-sized ants follow a zig-zag like pattern.
Since they became among the many types of ants in Texas, tawny crazy ants spread quickly throughout the southern part of the United States. They often show up on properties in large numbers. Their plentiful population along with their ability to bite (they cannot sting) creates a nuisance for landowners.
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Carpenter Ants
Carpenter ants are among the ants native to Texas. These large black ants grow to be ½ inch or more in length. They prefer moist, humid environments and will infest homes while developing and expanding their colonies.
They are often mistaken for termites (and vice versa). However, unlike termites, they do not eat wood. Rather, carpenter ants tunnel through wood to create galleries, and in the process, they leave behind piles of sawdust or “frass” on the floor. This Texas ant species can cause extensive damage to your home or property if left to its own devices.
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Pharaoh Ants
Also called “sugar ants” or “piss ants,” pharaoh ants are some of the smallest ants, about 1/12-1/16 inch long, with a light tan to reddish body. pharaoh ants are the most commonly occurring indoor ants in Texas.
In hospitals, it has been suspected to be a carrier of more than a dozen pathogenic bacteria including Staphylococcus, Salmonella, Pseudomonas, and Clostridium. These ants do not sting and usually do not bite. Pharaoh ants are omnivorous, feeding on sweets (jelly, particularly mint apple jelly, sugar, honey, etc.), cakes and bread, and greasy or fatty foods (pies, butter, liver, and bacon).
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Acrobat Ants
These tiny ants get their name because of their ability to lift their abdomen over their heads. They are light brown to black in color and the workers only grow to be around 2.5 and 4 mm long.
Although acrobat ants usually live outdoors in nests that they build in dead or decaying wood, sometimes they invade homes and establish colonies inside tunnels and galleries previously carved out by carpenter ants or termites. Therefore, if you see tiny black ants in your Texas home, this could be an indicator that you have another ant species infestation as well.
How We Treat Earwig Infestations in Princeton Homes
Effective earwig control in Princeton, TX starts with finding where they’re coming from, not just where they’re showing up. Our IPM-based approach begins with a thorough inspection to identify harborage sites outdoors and the entry points earwigs are using to get inside. That inspection drives everything that follows.
Exterior Perimeter Treatment
The foundation perimeter is where most earwig pressure originates. We apply targeted treatments to mulch beds, the foundation slab edge, and the landscape zone immediately around the home, creating a barrier at the source rather than chasing individual insects indoors.
Entry Point Assessment
Earwigs move indoors through weep holes, slab cracks, door gaps, and utility penetrations. We identify those routes and advise on sealing them as part of an exclusion strategy that reduces ongoing entry.
Low-Toxicity, Targeted Products
All products we use are EPA-registered and selected for low toxicity. Treatments are applied to targeted exterior and transition zones rather than as blanket indoor applications, keeping exposure minimal for your family, pets, and plants.
After each service, we provide specific prevention guidance covering moisture management and the landscaping conditions that sustain earwig populations. We serve Princeton and the surrounding Collin County area.
Get a Free Earwig Control Estimate Today
If earwigs are showing up in your home every summer, we can help. Stellar Pest and Wildlife offers free estimates, same-day service, and emergency appointments for Princeton homeowners who need a fast response. Our Upfront, Transparent Pricing means you’ll know the cost before we start.
Call (469) 378-8833 or contact us online to schedule your free estimate.
