As Houston County’s most trusted licensed pest control company (TPCL #13381), Critter Gitters serves Crockett, Texas and all surrounding communities.
Termite Risk in Palestine & Anderson County
Palestine’s mix of historic downtown homes, established residential neighborhoods, and pine-mixed forest edge properties creates sustained termite pressure throughout Anderson County. Eastern subterranean termites are active year-round in the area’s sandy loam soils, and the spring swarm season (February through May) brings the first visible warning signs to many Palestine homeowners who haven’t had a recent inspection.
Historic Palestine homes — particularly those built before 1970 with crawl spaces, original wood framing, and wood-to-soil contact — face elevated risk. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension identifies all of East Texas as high-risk termite territory. Read our signs of termite infestation guide and call us if you see any warning signs.
WDO Inspections for Palestine Real Estate & VA Loans
Palestine’s active real estate market — particularly the VA loan buyer segment given the proximity to military-connected families in East Texas — drives significant demand for WDO/WDI inspection reports. Critter Gitters provides certified termite inspection reports for all Anderson County real estate transactions, with quick turnaround to keep closings on track.
Our ACE-certified technician inspects the full structure for termites, carpenter ants, wood-decaying fungi, and wood-boring beetles — all wood-destroying organisms covered under the Texas WDO report standard. Call (936) 544-3800 to schedule.
Service Area & Coverage
Zip Codes Served: 75801, 75803
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