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Hill Country pest guides

Straight talk on the pests we deal with around the Highland Lakes, from scorpions and fire ants to termites and mosquitoes, plus what you can do at home and when it pays to call us in.

Ants (2)Mosquitoes (2)Termites (2)Bed Bugs (1)Fleas & Ticks (1)General (1)Lawn (1)Pest Control (1)Roaches (1)Rodents (1)Scorpions (1)Snakes (1)Wasps (1)Wildlife (1)

Ants

How to Get Rid of Ants in Central Texas

Texas has more ant species than most states, and the Hill Country gets a solid mix of them. Fire ants, carpenter ants, rover ants, and odorous house ants all show up around Kingsland and Marble Falls and each needs a different approach.

Why Fire Ants Take Over Central Texas Yards

Red imported fire ants love Central Texas heat, sun, and disturbed soil, and they spread faster than spot-treating can keep up with. Here is why, and what actually works.

Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes 6 min

Mosquito Control Tips for Lakeside Properties

A lakeside yard is a mosquito magnet, but the lake usually is not the source. Drain the small standing water, treat the shady resting spots, and a regular program does the rest.

Mosquitoes 6 min

Mosquito Dunks vs. Professional Mosquito Treatment: Which One Do You Actually Need?

Mosquito dunks are a useful tool but a limited one. If standing water is the only mosquito source on your property, they may be enough. If mosquitoes are coming in from surrounding vegetation, you need more.

Termites

Signs of Termites in Highland Lakes Homes

Subterranean termites do their damage out of sight. Mud tubes, a spring swarm, hollow wood, and sticking doors are the early tells worth knowing in a Highland Lakes home.

Subterranean Termite Treatment: What to Expect From Start to Finish

Termite treatment is not one-size-fits-all. Knowing the difference between liquid barrier and bait systems, what the prep looks like, and what the warranty covers helps you make a better decision before you sign anything.

Bed Bugs

Bed Bugs in the Texas Hill Country: What You Need to Know

Bed bugs travel on luggage, used furniture, and guests. Once they settle into a Hill Country home or rental, they do not leave on their own. Here is how to find them and what treatment actually works.

Fleas & Ticks

Fleas & Ticks 6 min

Flea and Tick Control in the Texas Hill Country

The Texas Hill Country has some of the worst flea and tick pressure in the state, thanks to abundant deer, wildlife, cedar brush, and mild winters. Getting control takes treating pets, yard, and sometimes the house at the same time.

General

A Season by Season Pest Calendar for the Texas Hill Country

Different pests own different seasons around the Highland Lakes. Here's a spring-through-winter guide to what's coming and how to stay a step ahead of each one.

Lawn

Lawn Weed Control in Central Texas: What to Expect From a Treatment Program

Texas weeds are not a one-spray problem. The Hill Country has a long growing window and a mix of cool-season and warm-season weeds that require different products applied at the right time. Here is how a proper program works.

Pest Control

Pest Control 6 min

IPM Pest Control: What It Means for Your Family and Why ACI Uses It

IPM is the framework ACI Pest and Lawn Solutions was built on. In practice it means a technician figures out where a pest is coming from and why, not just where it showed up. Here is what that looks like on a Hill Country property.

Roaches

German Cockroach vs. American Cockroach: What's the Difference?

Misidentifying the roach species in your home leads to treatments that do not work. German and American cockroaches behave differently and require different approaches.

Rodents

Rodent Control in the Highland Lakes: Rats, Mice, and What Actually Works

Rodents in the Highland Lakes area are not just a city problem. Wooded lots, lake properties, and older structures give rats and mice plenty of ways in. Here is how to find where they are getting in and what to do about it.

Scorpions

Scorpions 6 min

How to Keep Scorpions Out of Your Hill Country Home

Striped bark scorpions are a fact of life around the Highland Lakes. Seal them out, take away their shelter and food, and a regular exterior program does the rest.

Snakes

What to Do When You Find a Snake Near Your House

Found a snake by your Hill Country home? Don't panic and don't try to kill it. Here's how to handle the moment, tell venomous from harmless, and keep them off your property.

Wasps

Wasp and Hornet Nests Around Hill Country Homes: What to Do

Several species of wasps and hornets nest around Hill Country structures each spring and summer. Knowing which you have helps you decide what is safe to handle and when to call someone in.

Wildlife

Wildlife Removal in the Hill Country: Raccoons, Opossums, and Skunks

Wooded lots and lake proximity bring Hill Country wildlife close to homes. Raccoons, opossums, and skunks cause real damage and carry real health risks. Here is what removal looks like and what to do next.

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