Pest control · Mesquite, Texas
Pest control in Mesquite, TX
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 71% of Mesquite's homes are detached houses[1], and 6% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Mesquite, in Dallas County and Kaufman County — ZIPs 75149, 75181, 75150, 75126, counts 150,693 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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The Mesquite pest control picture in brief
- Population (2025 est.)
- 150,693[2]+0.3% since 2020
- County
- Dallas / Kaufman[2]city spans more than one county
- Land area
- 49.1 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 71%[1]the 5th-highest share of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 6%[1]the lowest share of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover
- People per square mile of land
- 3,069[2][3]the 6th-least dense of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 37%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +0.3%[2]the 2nd-slowest-growing of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 49.1 sq mi[3]city limits
What Mesquite's numbers say about pest control
Mesquite is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 150,693 people (2025 estimate), up just 0.3% since 2020[2]. It covers 49.1 square miles (3,069 residents per square mile, the 10th densest), spans Dallas County and Kaufman County, in ZIP codes 75149, 75181, 75150, 75126[3].
Building amid 0.3% growth since 2020 pushes construction into previously open land, which stirs up the pests already living there — and denser housing gives them more neighboring homes to visit.
Mail to Mesquite goes through 4 ZIP codes — 75149 (32% of the city's land), 75181 (32% of the city's land), 75150 (26% of the city's land), 75126 (10% of the city's land)[4].
Nearest of the other suburbs we track: Garland (10.7 mi N), Rockwall (13.9 mi NE) and Plano (22.3 mi NW)[3].
71% of Mesquite's 53,953 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 5th-highest share of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover; nearby, Garland (68%), Rockwall (78%), and Plano (60%). Perimeter, slab-edge and termite plans are mostly individual homeowner decisions here.
6% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the lowest share of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover; Garland (10%), Rockwall (27%), and Plano (14%) nearby), and population changed +0.3% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 3,069 people live per square mile of land across 49.1 square miles[2][3] — the 6th-least dense of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover. More yard between houses puts the focus on the foundation perimeter and entry points.
37% of households rent and 63% own[1]. Renters: check the lease for who handles pest control.
Out of the 15 suburbs on this site, Mesquite has the 2nd-slowest growth since 2020 (0.3%)[2], the 2nd-oldest housing (by median year built) (1983)[1], and the 3rd-fewest flood reports nearby (16, tied with Rockwall)[5].
Finding pest control help around Mesquite
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Mesquite by the numbers
| Measure | Mesquite | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | 0.3% | 6.8% | 7 pts slower |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 16 | 24 | 8 fewer |
| Residents per sq mi | 3,069 | 3,436 | 11% less dense |
| Detached single-family | 71% | 68% | 2 pts higher |
| Renter-occupied | 37% | 38% | 1 pts lower |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1997 | 14 years older |
Biggest gaps first. Medians are middle values across the Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover, drawn from the same sources.
| City | People / sq mi | Growth since 2020 | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesquite | 3,069 | 0.3% | 150,693 |
| Garland 10.7 mi | 4,390 | 1.4% | 249,625 |
| Rockwall 13.9 mi | 1,824 | 14.1% | 53,980 |
| Plano 22.3 mi | 4,087 | 2.6% | 293,028 |
| Irving 23.4 mi | 3,838 | 0.1% | 257,076 |
| Carrollton 24.2 mi | 3,675 | 0.8% | 134,562 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 53,953 |
| Detached single-family | 38,140 (71%) |
| Occupied homes | 50,171 |
| Owner-occupied | 31,501 (63%) |
| Renter-occupied | 18,670 (37%) |
| Median home value | $245,700 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 939 | 1.7% | ±349 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 2,088 | 3.9% | ±452 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 5,341 | 9.9% | ±630 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 8,369 | 15.5% | ±775 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 15,364 | 28.5% | ±1,084 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 8,735 | 16.2% | ±874 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 6,418 | 11.9% | ±720 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 5,586 | 10.4% | ±692 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 570 | 1.1% | ±169 |
| 1939 or earlier | 543 | 1.0% | ±375 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Mesquite's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 75149 | 32% | 96% |
| 75181 | 32% | 88% |
| 75150 | 26% | 100% |
| 75126 | 10% | 6% |
pest control questions from Mesquite homeowners
My Mesquite home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 6% of Mesquite homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Mesquite. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 37% of Mesquite households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 75149, 75181, 75150, and 75126[4], Dallas County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Garland (10.7 mi), Rockwall (13.9 mi), and Plano (22.3 mi)[3].
A lot of Mesquite homes predate 1980 — what does that mean for termite pre-treatment work?
41% of Mesquite's housing units were built before 1980, 12.4% before 1960[1] — the 2nd-highest share of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover. Older houses tend to have more gaps at the foundation, eaves and utility penetrations — ask the inspector to show you the entry points, not just treat.
Sources
- Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (keyless bulk)
- Census population estimates, Vintage 2025
- Census Gazetteer 2025
- Census 2020 ZCTA–place file
- NOAA Storm Events Database
Data pulled Sep 28, 2026. Full citations and method.