Quarterly pest control in Katy starts at $104 plus tax. That covers ants, cockroaches, spiders, and wasps, inside and out. If pests come back between visits, so do we — free, within 24 hours. You get the same technician every time. Rhino Pest Protection has run 13,000+ jobs across 600+ properties.
Love God. Serve People. Stop Pests. — Gary Kirkowski, Founder
Katy sits on clay, and clay holds water
Katy spreads across three counties. Harris, Fort Bend, and Waller.
The soil here is heavy clay. It holds moisture near the surface long after the rain moves on.
That is why pest pressure in Katy, TX runs close to year-round. Subterranean termites build mud tubes toward the slab, and fire ants push deep mounds through turf that store-bought bait rarely reaches.
Mosquitoes breed in whatever standing water a yard collects. Irrigation runoff, plant saucers, the low spot along a back fence.
Cockroaches, spiders, silverfish, and crickets move toward entry points when the humidity climbs. Mulch beds, wood stacks, and mature landscaping set against a wall turn into harborage areas.
Newer construction along the Grand Parkway and the Westpark corridor brings disturbed soil and fresh irrigation. Established streets closer to Cinco Ranch carry denser shade and older plantings.
Rhino serves Katy homes for families zoned to Katy ISD, Lamar CISD, and Fort Bend ISD.
What a Rhino quarterly visit covers
Every recurring pest service opens with a pest inspection, inside and out.
The pest treatment then follows a fixed route. Interior work under sinks and in the garage. Outside, the crew treats awnings, eaves, windows, and doors.
Weep holes get dusted. The foundation gets treated. The walkway and driveway get blown off before the technician leaves.
Standard residential pest control visits run 20 to 30 minutes. Your first one takes 30 to 45.
You only need to be home for that first visit. Everything after it is exterior work.
General pest control covers ants, cockroaches, spiders, and the occasional invaders that follow them indoors. Rats and mice fall under a separate rodent plan.
Pest prevention is the point of the whole route. You get sealing guidance on entry points, notes on standing water, and a short list of what to clear from outdoor living spaces.
Plans and pricing are below.
Katy pest control pricing
Rhino publishes upfront pricing, including the initial service fee. Here is what Katy homeowners pay:
| Plan | What it covers | Price |
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| Essential Quarterly Pest Protection | Quarterly exterior treatment; ants, roaches, spiders, wasps; free re-treats between visits; same technician every visit | $104 initial, then $104 quarterly |
| Complete Pest + Mosquito Protection | Everything in Essential, plus mosquito control serviced monthly March through October, fogging and two mosquito traps. Already on a quarterly plan? Mosquito service adds on at $65 a month instead. | $169 initial, then $84 monthly |
| Premium Home Protection | Everything in Complete, plus quarterly rodent control | $324 initial, then $102 monthly |
All prices are plus tax and current as of August 2026. Final pricing is set after we see your home, your pest activity, and the service needed.
Termites, mosquitoes, and rodents are quoted on their own
Termite inspection is part of every Rhino quarterly visit.
If we find evidence of activity, we refer you to a termite specialist we trust and walk you through warranty options. No markup, no commission. Termite control is not something we sell you.
Mosquito control runs a monthly cycle from March through October. We fog trees and bushes, then place traps around the home.
Rodent control, German roach treatment, and rodent exclusion are separate and quoted on their own.
Tell us what you are seeing and get a free estimate.
Why Katy homeowners stay with Rhino
Some companies send a different technician through your property every quarter. That person never learns your home.
Rhino sends the same technician every visit. They learn where the ants trail, which eave the wasps favor, and which corner of the yard holds water after a storm.
The satisfaction guarantee is the Rhino Promise. If pests come back between scheduled visits, we come back at no charge, and that free return visit carries a 24-hour response.
Rhino holds Texas pest control license TPLC0887540 and is fully licensed and insured.
333 Google reviews, all five stars. A Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite, a member of the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce, and 37+ years of combined pest control experience across the crew.
Three Katy jobs
Every pest company says it solves problems. Here are three from Katy homes.
- Termites stopped before the damage, twice. Two houses, same Katy owner. Rhino caught the termite activity at both properties before it turned into major damage inside either home.
- The German roach case that had beaten everyone else. One Katy customer had tried everything, including other pest control companies. Rhino found the source. That is usually the part the earlier attempts missed.
- Rodents out of the pantry. A Katy home had rodents destroying food and leaving droppings in the pantry. Rhino cleared them out.
Commercial pest control in Katy
Commercial pest control runs on documented service plans and scheduling built around your hours, not ours.
Rhino is an approved vendor through the Choice Partners Government Co-Op, which shortens procurement for schools and public facilities across the Katy area.
The dedicated commercial pest control page covers service cadence, documentation, and the 24-hour response standard in detail.
Quick answers before you book
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How much does pest control cost in Katy, TX?
Quarterly pest control starts at $104 plus tax, with $104 due at the initial service. Starting pest and mosquito together on the Complete package runs $169 initial and $84 monthly, and homes already on a quarterly plan add mosquito service for $65 a month. Adding rodent control brings it to $324 initial and $102 monthly. Estimates are free, and final pricing depends on home size and pest activity.
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How often should pest control be done in Katy?
Quarterly suits most Katy homes. Professional products hold roughly 90 days, and the Gulf Coast climate keeps activity running through most of the year. Mosquito control is the exception. It runs monthly from March through October, when breeding pressure around standing water peaks.
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Do I need to be home for the service?
Only for the first visit, which takes 30 to 45 minutes and includes a full interior and exterior pest inspection. Every visit after that is exterior work, so you do not need to be there. Standard visits run 20 to 30 minutes.
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Does the quarterly service stop every bug?
No. Rhino covers a standard pest list written into the service agreement, which includes ants, cockroaches, spiders, silverfish, and crickets. Termite control, mosquito control, and rodent control are quoted separately. Ask which list your pest falls under before you book, and there are no surprises later.
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What happens if pests come back before the next visit?
Call us, and Rhino returns free within 24 hours. That is the Rhino Promise, and it applies between scheduled visits at no charge. Free re-treats are built into every plan, including Essential, so a return visit does not restart your billing or extend your term.
Get a free estimate for your Katy home
Call (346) 531-5117 or send the form. Tell us the pest, where you are seeing it, and your Katy neighborhood, and we will get you scheduled.
- Call 346-531-5117 — Crosby, Gary, or Matt answers.
- Schedule online — we quote in writing after we see the property.
Love God. Serve People. Stop Pests. — Gary Kirkowski, Founder