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Pest Control Austin, TX | Prickly Pear — Locally Owned

Our staff entomologist, Stephen, holds a master’s degree in Entomology from UT Austin. Pest identification and treatment protocol on your property is built on real training, not a generic spray-and-go.

WHY CHOOSE US

The Standard for Pest Control - Austin

Local Expertise

Serving Austin and surrounding areas. We know local species and seasonal pest behavior inside and out.

Eco-Friendly

Safe for your family and pets. We rely on smart physical exclusion barriers rather than toxic chemicals.

Professional Results

Our treatments uare customized to meet your specific pest and property.

Licensed & Insured

Fully certified technicians equipped with advanced training. Trustworthy, insured, and highly-rated.

Pest Conrol - Austin Specific Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Austin experience such a variety of pests?

Austin is caught between two forces that both drive pest pressure. On one side, neighborhoods like Anderson Mill and Milwood were built out in the late 1970s through the 1990s and have decades of mature oak and cedar canopy, shaded mulch beds, and established landscaping — exactly the kind of moisture-retaining cover ants and roaches nest in. On the other side, the North Burnet/Gateway district and the area around the Domain are in the middle of a genuine construction boom, with old lots being cleared for dense mixed-use development along Burnet Road, Braker Lane, and MoPac — freshly disturbed, graded soil is prime colonization ground for fire ant queens. Add creek corridors like the Walnut Creek Trail and Balcones District Park, and homes nearby see real mosquito breeding pressure on top of the everyday ants, roaches, and rodents every Central Texas home deals with.

Why does the area near the Domain and North Burnet see more fire ants?

Freshly disturbed and graded soil — common with the amount of construction happening along Burnet Road, Braker Lane, and MoPac — is prime colonization ground for fire ant queens. Established, undisturbed yards tend to see less pressure than actively developing areas.

Do the creek corridors near Anderson Mill and Milwood mean more mosquitoes?

Yes — standing water and creek corridors are the primary mosquito breeding driver, so homes near the Walnut Creek Trail or Balcones District Park typically see more mosquito pressure than homes farther from water.

Does Prickly Pear Treat for ants as part of their regular service?

Yes — Prickly Pear’s monthly pest control service includes annual fireant treatment as well as regular ant control inside and out.

Do you remove wasp nests?

Yes — Our technicians will inspect and remove wasp nests during a regular service.

Pests We See Most in Austin

From active downtown expansions to mature suburban canopies, Austin’s unique neighborhoods attract highly specific pest challenges.

Fire Ants

Especially near active construction in North Burnet/Gateway and the Domain.

Mosquitoes

High pressure near Walnut Creek Trail and Balcones District Park.

Roaches, Spiders, Ants

Year-round activity in residential spaces of Anderson Mill and Milwood.

Roof Rats & Rodents

Common climbers found nesting and chewing in Austin home attics.

Our Pest Control Plans

See full plan details and pricing on our Pest Control Service Plans page, or read more about what we treat and how on our Pest Control Services page.

Austin Neighborhoods We Serve

We cover the full Austin area, including Anderson Mill, Milwood, Gracywoods, Scofield Farms, North Burnet/Gateway, the Domain area, Quail Creek, Georgian Acres, North Park Estates, Northcreek, Copperfield, and Coronado Hills. If you’re not sure whether we service your area, call us — we almost certainly do.

Ready to Solve It?

Prickly Pear Wildlife Removal and Home Services — Austin, TX | (512) 764-5804 | info@pricklypearwildlife.com

Locally owned. Locally invested. Prickly Pear’s experts are here when you need us.