Critter Stop Expands Mosquito Control Services with Jacksons Acquisition

The Dallas-based pest control company adds mosquito misting expertise to its wildlife removal and general pest control offerings.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 12:34pm

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Critter Stop, a family-owned pest control and wildlife removal company based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, has acquired Jacksons Mosquito & Pest Control. The move will allow Critter Stop to expand its mosquito control services, particularly its mosquito misting systems, while also providing Jacksons' existing customers with access to Critter Stop's broader suite of pest control and wildlife removal offerings.

Why it matters

The acquisition allows Critter Stop to strengthen its position as a leading provider of comprehensive pest control services in the DFW region, adding mosquito control expertise to complement its existing wildlife removal and general pest control capabilities. It also provides an opportunity for the two family-owned businesses to leverage their shared values and customer-centric approach to better serve their respective client bases.

The details

Critter Stop, founded in 2018, has been steadily expanding across Texas and Oklahoma, earning a strong reputation for its pest control and wildlife removal services. The company's acquisition of Jacksons Mosquito & Pest Control, a long-standing local leader in mosquito control, particularly for mosquito misting systems, will allow Critter Stop to deepen its roots in the DFW market and provide enhanced services to both its existing customers and those of Jacksons.

  • Critter Stop acquired Jacksons Mosquito & Pest Control on December 31, 2025.
  • Critter Stop has been expanding to new locations in Oklahoma City, Austin, and College Station.

The players

Critter Stop

A family-owned pest control and wildlife removal company based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area that has been expanding across Texas and Oklahoma.

Jacksons Mosquito & Pest Control

A long-standing local leader in mosquito control, particularly for mosquito misting systems, in the Highland Park and University Park areas of Dallas.

Chisam Reiter

The owner of Critter Stop.

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What they’re saying

“When we met Mike & Teresa [Schnoes] and saw the longstanding relationship they had with their customers, it was an easy decision.”

— Chisam Reiter, Critter Stop Owner

“They have a lot of experience and dialed in the mosquito misting service over years of tiny improvements here and there – very similar to what we have done in wildlife and general pest control.”

— Chisam Reiter, Critter Stop Owner

What’s next

Critter Stop plans to integrate Jacksons' mosquito control expertise and team into its operations, allowing the company to provide enhanced mosquito control services to its existing customers while also extending the availability of Jacksons' services to a broader client base across the DFW region.

The takeaway

The acquisition of Jacksons Mosquito & Pest Control by the family-owned Critter Stop business highlights the continued consolidation in the pest control industry as companies seek to expand their service offerings and geographic reach. The move also demonstrates the value that family-owned, community-focused businesses can provide by leveraging shared values and a customer-centric approach.