OVER 100 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Lewis Herron is the Branch Manager at Coastal Fumigators. He began his career in pest control in 1979 and joined Coastal Fumigators in 2005. Lewis has extensive experience in all aspects of pest control and fumigation services. He holds numerous​ state-certified licenses in addition to Structural Fumigation and has served as the President of the Greater Houston Pest Control Association. He has also served as the President and sat on the Board of Directors for the Texas State Pest Control​ Association. Lewis’s extensive expertise is a testament to his dedication to the industry,​ and he enjoys sharing his knowledge by holding continuing education courses for other pest control professionals. He has the same dedication when it comes to excellent​ customer service. According to Lewis, “At Coastal Fumigators, what sets us apart is our dedication to doing the job right.”

Denny Clifton has been involved in the pest control industry since he was 12 years old.​ He comes from a family of pest control experts, with his father, grandfather, and great-​grandfather all working in the industry. After serving his country in the military, Denny​ returned to the pest control industry and began working for his ​family’s business. In​ 1995, he joined Coastal Fumigators and became the Lead Fumigation Supervisor. He​ holds state certifications in Structural Fumigation, Commodity Fumigation, and Termite​ Control. Denny has gained expertise in all areas of fumigation, having started his career​ by crawling under homes at a young age. He believes in “doing things the right way,​ without shortcuts.” He went on to say Coastal sets the highest standards and keeps up​ with all laws and regulations.

Jacques Harvey is a Lead Fumigation Supervisor at Coastal Fumigators, bringing decades of experience in pest control and fumigation. He began his career in Florida in 1989, working across fumigation, lawn care, and pest control before relocating to Louisiana in 1992 to focus solely on fumigation. Jacques quickly advanced from crew member to Lead Crew Supervisor and then Department Manager, overseeing residential, commercial, and even boat fumigation projects. His expertise extends beyond the field, having collaborated with R&D teams to test the effectiveness of pest control products. Jacques first joined Coastal Fumigators in 2005 and, after a brief time away, returned in 2024. He values the company’s team-oriented approach and commitment to innovation, stating, “Coastal Fumigators is always looking for new, effective ways to protect our customers.”

Greg Aguirre is a Lead Fumigation Supervisor at Coastal Fumigators, bringing more than 20 years of experience in structural and commodity fumigation. Born and raised in Texas, Greg began his career in Corpus Christi, where he worked alongside his father in the family fumigation business. He spent every school break on job sites, and by the age of 18, had already earned state certifications in Structural Fumigation, Commodity Fumigation, Termite Control, Lawn and Ornamental Pest Control, and General Pest Control.

In his early 20s, Greg earned an Associate Certificate in Entomology and quickly gained recognition not just for his expertise in the field but also for his commitment to education. He has taught fumigation courses at Texas A&M and led CEU trainings for investigators with the Texas Department of Agriculture. In 2008, he was nationally recognized as the BASF All-Star Technician, an honor awarded to top-performing professionals in the industry.

Greg has successfully completed thousands of fumigations across residential, commercial, and commodity projects. He joined Coastal Fumigators in 2025, drawn to the company’s reputation for excellence and its team-oriented approach. According to Greg, “This isn’t just a job, it’s in my DNA.”