Pest Control That MakesProperty Management Easier
Portfolio-wide coverage, fast tenant-complaint response, and the compliance documentation you need — from a locally managed team that treats your reputation like ours.
Pests Cost You More Than a Service Fee
For a property manager, a pest problem isn’t just a nuisance — it’s a 1-star review, a turnover, a habitability complaint, and hours of your week. Routine prevention is the cheapest line item on that list.
One bug complaint can undo a dozen good reviews and hurt occupancy.
Comfortable residents renew. Recurring service keeps units livable.
Documented, timely service is your best defense in a dispute.
Built Around a Property Manager’s Workflow
The operational details that actually reduce your workload.
Fast Complaint Turnaround
Rapid scheduling on tenant pest complaints so small issues never become habitability disputes.
Compliance Documentation
Every visit logged with date, technician, findings, and treatment — the paper trail you need if a dispute arises.
One Point of Contact
A single number for your whole portfolio. We coordinate directly with tenants when you want us to.
Bed Bug & German Roach Programs
Dedicated rapid-response protocols for the two pests that generate emergency complaints.
Common-Area & Unit Coverage
Trash rooms, laundry, hallways, and unit-by-unit treatment across the property.
Multi-Site Billing
Consolidated invoicing and reporting across every building in your portfolio.
Texas Landlord Pest-Control Law, in Plain English
Knowing where your obligations begin and end is half the battle. Here’s the framework Texas property managers work within.
The implied warranty of habitability (Tex. Prop. Code § 92.052)
Texas landlords must keep rental units in a condition that does not “materially affect the physical health or safety of an ordinary tenant.” Courts and attorneys widely read this to include addressing pest infestations and repairing the structural gaps — around pipes, damaged door sweeps, torn screens, wall cracks — that let pests in.
Written notice → reasonable time to cure
Once a tenant gives written notice of a pest problem, the landlord must act within a reasonable time to remedy it. Routine, documented professional service is the cleanest way to show you responded — and to stop a localized issue from spreading building-wide.
Repair-and-deduct remedy (Tex. Prop. Code § 92.0561)
If a landlord fails to remedy a health-or-safety condition after proper written notice, a tenant may (following strict statutory steps) hire a professional and deduct the cost from rent. A proactive service contract keeps you out of this territory entirely.
Where tenant responsibility comes in
Tenants have a reciprocal duty to keep units sanitary, dispose of waste properly, promptly report sightings, and avoid conduct that attracts pests (or brings in infested furniture). Lease terms often clarify who pays — which is exactly why documentation matters.
This is general information, not legal advice. Statutes and case law change, and lease terms vary — consult a Texas attorney for your specific situation. Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Mississippi have similar habitability principles, but the specifics differ by state.
6 Prevention Moves That Make Your Life Easier
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is about making the property inhospitable to pests before they ever trigger a complaint. Hand these to your maintenance team.
Turn maintenance into scouts
Train techs, plumbers, and electricians to flag droppings, gnaw marks, and frass in crawl spaces, drop ceilings, and behind appliances. Early detection is the cheapest fix there is.
Seal entry points > 1/4”
Pests travel shared walls, utility conduits, and plumbing. Plug gaps with caulk, copper mesh, steel wool, or cement, and fit doors with tight sweeps and weather stripping.
Kill the water source
Fix leaking pipes, faucets, and clogged drains fast. Insulate condensation-prone pipes and keep gutters clear — no water, far fewer pests.
Fix the trash setup
Keep dumpsters on a hard surface, at least 3 feet from walls, with self-closing lids and a regular cleaning schedule. Rinse recycling to remove food residue.
Treat at unit turnover
The vacancy between tenants is the ideal window for a deep clean and preventative treatment behind cabinets and in wall voids — before the next resident moves in.
Set landscaping back
Trim shrubs and branches away from the building so pests lose the bridge onto (and into) the structure.
Who Does What: A Clear IPM Team
Pest control succeeds when everyone knows their lane. Set expectations up front.
Property Manager
- Set the pest policy & reporting system
- Notify residents before treatments
- Manage the service contract & records
Maintenance Staff
- Fix leaks & structural entry points
- Monitor common areas for early signs
- Prep units and flag issues quickly
Residents
- Keep units clean & waste contained
- Report sightings & leaks promptly
- Prepare units for scheduled service
Romex (Your PMP)
- Inspect & apply least-toxic treatments
- Document every visit for compliance
- Advise on prevention & problem units
Properties We Serve
Request a Portfolio Quote
Tell us about your properties and our commercial team will build a pest-control plan priced for your portfolio — not a one-size homeowner package.
- One point of contact for every site
- Documented, compliance-ready service
- Flexible tenant coordination
- All-natural options for family housing
Property Manager FAQs
How fast can you respond to a tenant pest complaint?
We prioritize property-management accounts and schedule complaint visits quickly — typically within a few business days, and faster for urgent bed bug or German roach situations. Your account has a single point of contact so nothing falls through the cracks.
Will you coordinate directly with tenants?
Yes. If you prefer, we contact residents to schedule access, send prep instructions, and confirm the visit — removing that back-and-forth from your plate. You can also keep scheduling in-house; it is your call.
Do you service occupied units, or only vacancies?
Both. We treat occupied units, common areas, and vacant units at turnover. We use products appropriate for occupied family housing, and all-natural options are available on request.
How does billing work across multiple properties?
We consolidate service across your portfolio with multi-site invoicing and reporting, so you get one clear picture instead of a stack of unrelated bills. Bed bug and heavy-infestation work can be quoted separately when it falls outside the recurring program.
What documentation do I get for compliance?
Every visit is logged with the date, technician, findings, and treatment performed. That record is exactly what you want on file if a tenant dispute or habitability claim ever comes up.
What areas do you serve?
Romex serves 377+ cities across Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Mississippi. If you manage properties in multiple markets, we can often cover the whole footprint under one account.
Make Pest Control the Easiest Vendor You Manage
Documented service, fast response, and one point of contact for your whole portfolio.