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Small Roaches vs Big Roaches

Some may think small roaches are the “worse” type of roach, and this is probably because they may think a small roach is always a German roach. They can be, but if you see small roaches around your home this could also be a juvenile roach of some other type, such as an American roach. When fully grown, German roaches are definitely smaller than American roaches. German’s are about 3/4 of an inch compared to…

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Carpenter Ants, Acrobat Ants

Carpenter ants and acrobat ants are types of “wood ant” that often climb up along the outside of a home into the eaves area to make little nests in the walls. They burrow in and sometimes you can even see the debris that they excavate and drop. It looks like sawdust or light shavings. The good news is they don’t eat wood like termites, but they can become a nuisance and do some damage to…

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Is Year Round Pest Control Necessary?

When new customers call for a pest control quote, they often ask us how much it is to “set up ongoing treatment.” To their surprise we tell them we don’t require contracts or even recommend bi-monthly or quarterly treatments. That they ask this it just goes to show how many other pest control companies market treatment as being “necessary” all year long. But is it really the case? Most insects, and even rodents, have periods…

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Roach Infestations

People can be concerned with roaches “infesting” their home but the good news is that very few roaches do that. German roaches are one of the few roaches in the Austin area that will really “take over” a home if they are left untreated. They are seen most often in kitchens but can spread all over the house if they get really bad. Usually customers will see these scurrying late at night or early morning…

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Can You Scorpion Proof a House?

Scorpions in certain areas of Austin are a big concern. In particular, scorpions show up in houses in the rockier hill country areas southwest and west of Austin in higher numbers than in central, north or east Austin. One reason is the terrain — scorpions like to hide in rocky areas — but also there is development in those areas so the construction noises and activity can cause them to move and find new shelter.…

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Peak Termite Season in Austin

April is typically the busiest termite treatment season around the Austin area. Termites swarm in the warming weather and evidence of their activity becomes much more noticeable. Signs of Termites These can include: Mud tubes are used by many termites to reach a food source and as protection as they travel. These can be seen on the inside or outside of walls as well as possibly in cracks in the structure or cement. Bubbling paint…

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Pest Proofing Your Home for Summer

Just like people, bugs like to come out to play every spring and summer. The only problem is when they come IN to play in your house too! There are a few steps you can take to help keep pests out, which will reduce your need for pest control services. Even without these steps though, you don’t need pest control treatment every month, two months or even three months! A thorough, professional pest control treatment…

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Spring Swarmers

Springtime means many insects and pests get active and start multiplying and could become a nuisance around homes. If you start seeing bugs around, just remember that it may not mean you have an infestation. You could simply be seeing a few swarmers. Swarmers are pests, particularly ants, that set flight to look for new homes and new colonies to create. As the name suggests they have wings and differ in appearance from the usual…

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Swarming Ants

We recently discussed swarming termites, so let’s look at a related concern — the swarming ant. Swarming ants are commonly seen around homes during the spring. As temperatures rise they come out to reproduce and “mix” with other colonies. Normally this takes place outside only. But if you have a colony near your home then this swarming can be seen indoors. Identifying ants vs. termite swarmers is most easily done by looking at their waist.…

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Termite Swarming Season

As winter fades, termites begin to disperse and start new colonies. What you may see around your house in early spring are termite “swarmers.” These are about 3/8″ long termites with clear wings. They go out looking for new colony sites near wood that is in contact with the soil. These swarming termites can be mistaken for ant swarmers, but they have a few notable differences in appearance. The middle part of an ant is…

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We specialize in long-lasting treatments using products in a way that effectively kills bugs but has no impact on people. No contracts are needed. We treat more than once a year about as often as we skip years between treatments.

Aztec’s philosophy is to provide the most effective pest control service available, having the least negative impact on people and the environment here in Austin, Texas. We use a combination of the least toxic and most effective pest control products available.

We originally offered pest control using only natural, “organic” pest control products. While we still offer that service, we now combine those products with a low-toxicity, odorless, synthetic pyrethrin (crushed chrysanthemum flower), offering a longer-lasting residual effect.

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This is the second time my family has used Aztec Organic Pest Service for our home.  We have small children, so we wanted to make sure the treatment was not only effective, but also safe.  Every aspect of working with Aztec was great.  Scheduling was quick and easy, and the…

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