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.
General
"Exterminator Near Me": How to Choose a Local One in the Texas Hill Country
Typing "exterminator near me" gets you a wall of ads and not much else. Here is how to actually tell the local companies apart and what to ask before anyone treats your home.
Read articleFamily-Safe Pest Control in the Hill Country: What IPM Means 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.
Read articlePest Control in Horseshoe Bay: Scorpions, Lake Bugs, and What Holds Up Out Here
Horseshoe Bay homes are tidy, landscaped, and right on the water, and that combination is exactly what brings scorpions, ants, and mosquitoes to the door. Here is what to expect and how to get ahead of it.
Read articlePest Control in Kingsland, TX: What Lake LBJ Homeowners Should Know
Kingsland sits right where the Llano and Colorado rivers meet at Lake LBJ, and the pests follow the water and the rock. Here is what homeowners deal with out here and how to stay ahead of it.
Read articleWinter Pest Control in the Hill Country: What Stays Active During Cedar Fever Season
When cedar pollen blankets the Hill Country from December through February, pest activity doesn't stop. It shifts. Here is what to watch for and how to protect your home during the cooler months.
Read articleYear-Round Pest Control in the Texas Hill Country: A Season by Season Calendar
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.
Read articleTermites
"Termite Treatment Near Me": Choosing a Local Company in the Hill Country
Termites quietly eat at a house for years before anyone notices. When you search "termite treatment near me," here is how to find a local company that inspects properly and treats for what's actually under your slab.
Read articleSubterranean 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 agreement covers helps you make a better decision before you sign anything.
Read articleTermite Inspection Before Buying a Hill Country Home: What to Know
A termite inspection is one of the most important steps before closing on a Hill Country property. Here is what the inspection covers, what red flags to look for, and how local geology affects risk.
Read articleTermite Inspection in the Highland Lakes: Signs You Need One Now
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.
Read articleTermite Treatment in the Hill Country: Drywood vs. Subterranean and When to Call an Exterminator
Drywood and subterranean termites are both present in the Texas Hill Country, but they look different, damage homes differently, and require completely different treatment approaches. Here is how to tell them apart.
Read articleMosquitoes
"Mosquito Control Near Me": Choosing a Local Service in the Hill Country
Near the lakes, mosquitoes can make a backyard unusable. When you search "mosquito control near me," here's how to find a local service that goes after the source instead of just fogging the symptoms.
Read articleMosquito Control for Your Hill Country Deck: How to Keep Mosquitoes Off the Patio
Hill Country decks and outdoor living spaces face intense mosquito pressure from May through October. Here is a practical approach that combines source reduction with effective treatment so you can actually use your outdoor space.
Read articleMosquito 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.
Read articleProfessional Mosquito Treatment vs. Mosquito Dunks: Which One Does Your Hill Country Yard 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.
Read articleAnts
Ant Control in Central Texas: How to Get Rid of Ants for Good
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.
Read articleAnt Control in Marble Falls: What Actually Works in Texas Limestone Terrain
Ants in Marble Falls are shaped by the same limestone geology that defines the landscape. Fire ants, carpenter ants, and tawny crazy ants each need a different treatment approach. Here is what actually works in Hill Country terrain.
Read articleFire Ant Control in Central Texas: Why They Take Over Yards and How to Clear Them
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.
Read articleRoaches
Cockroach Control in Marble Falls, TX: What Hill Country Homeowners Need to Know
Cockroaches are a persistent problem in Marble Falls, where limestone foundations and warm summers give multiple species the cover they need. Here is what actually works.
Read articleGerman vs. American Cockroach — and When to Call a Hill Country Cockroach Exterminator
Misidentifying the roach species in your home leads to treatments that do not work. German and American cockroaches behave differently and require different approaches.
Read articleScorpions
Scorpion Control in Granite Shoals: Why the Granite Itself Is the Problem
The town is named for the rock, and the rock is exactly why scorpions are such a constant here. Here is what's actually going on under your foundation and how to keep them out of the house.
Read articleScorpion Control in the Hill Country: How to Keep Scorpions Out of Your 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.
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