Pest Control in Austin, TX
Every Stampede Pest & Termite service available to Austin homes and businesses in one place: general pest, mosquito, termite, rodent, bed bug, and wasp control, plus the local pest info and neighborhoods we know here.
Why Austin deals with pests
Updated June 2026
Austin's Hill Country edge brings its own pest mix, scorpions and spiders moving in off the limestone, plus the roaches and fire ants every Central Texas yard fights.
West Austin sits on the Edwards Plateau, an uplifted limestone shelf with thin, rocky soil and hill country terrain that gives scorpions and spiders natural cover in rock piles, cedar brush, and stacked-stone landscaping right up against homes.
East of I-35, Austin transitions into the Blackland Prairie's deep, dark clay, which shrinks and cracks in the summer heat then swells after rain, a cycle that keeps fire ant colonies rebuilding and draws subterranean termites to slabs.
The Colorado River and Lady Bird Lake run through the heart of the city, and the humidity and tree cover along the water keep mosquitoes and roaches active well into fall.
Local conditions: Austin sits on the fault line where three distinct soil regions meet: the shallow, rocky limestone of the Edwards Plateau to the west, the deep black clay of the Blackland Prairie to the east, and floodplain soils along the Colorado River in between. I-35 roughly traces that divide, and it means West Austin's rock-and-scrub terrain pushes scorpions and spiders toward homes while East Austin's cracking clay feeds fire ants and termites.
Every Stampede Pest & Termite service in Austin
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General Pest Control in Austin
Recurring and one-time treatments that keep Texas pests out of your home or business year-round.
View page →Mosquito Control in Austin
Barrier treatments that knock the mosquito population down across your yard all season long.
View page →Termite Control in Austin
Free annual inspections, proven treatments, and protection plans that stand behind your biggest investment.
View page →Rodent Control in Austin
Trapping, exclusion, and cleanup that gets mice and rats out and keeps them out.
View page →Bed Bug Treatment in Austin
Thorough bed bug treatments, including heat, that reach every life stage.
View page →Wasp & Hornet Removal in Austin
Safe removal of wasp, hornet, and yellowjacket nests around your home or business.
View page →When pests press hardest in Austin
How pest pressure shifts through the year around Austin and Austin, and what's worth doing in each stretch.
Late winter
Feb to Mar
Termite swarmers begin on warm days in the clay soils east of I-35, and scorpions start stirring in West Austin's limestone terrain as it warms. A window for an inspection before spring.
Spring
Apr to May
Fire ant mounds surge in the Blackland clay, and spiders and scorpions become more active as Hill Country brush warms up. Early treatment keeps both from building up.
Summer
Jun to Aug
Peak season. Heat drives scorpions and spiders to seek cool, shaded harborage near foundations, while fire ants and roaches stay aggressive in the clay-heavy east side. Recurring exterior service matters most now.
Fall
Sep to Nov
As nights cool, rodents and spiders move toward garages and attics looking for shelter. Exclusion and sealing entry points before winter pays off.
Winter
Dec to Jan
Outdoor activity slows, but roaches and rodents that moved indoors stay active. A good season for interior treatment and sealing.
Serving neighborhoods across Austin
We treat homes throughout Austin and the surrounding Travis County, including these communities and the areas around Lady Bird Lake, the Colorado River, Barton Springs.
Don't see your subdivision? We very likely cover it. Austin (ZIP 78701 and the surrounding codes)is well within our service area. Reach out for a free quote and we'll confirm.
Frequently asked questions
It comes down to what's under the ground. West Austin sits on the rocky Edwards Plateau, where limestone and cedar brush give scorpions and spiders natural cover. East of I-35, the soil shifts to Blackland Prairie clay, which cracks and swells with the seasons and is exactly what fire ants and termites favor. We tailor treatment to which side of that line your home sits on.
Yes. The deep black clay of the Blackland Prairie holds moisture against foundations after it rains, which is what draws subterranean termites. An annual inspection is the cheapest insurance, and ours are free.
We do. The humidity and tree cover along the river keep mosquitoes and roaches active later into the year than in drier parts of the city, so we adjust the service accordingly for homes close to the water.
Yes. Once the product dries it's virtually harmless. We just ask you keep pets off wet areas for about 15 to 20 minutes. We use products approved for use in daycares, hospitals, and restaurants, with an organic option available.
In most cases the same day. We're active across the Austin metro daily, and if pests come back between visits we return and re-treat at no additional cost.
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