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If you’re wondering when you need to get pest control done, the good news is it’s probably not as often as you think! Some people call us asking for information about “monthly” pest control. Unless you have a major infestation that has been ignored for years, you don’t need pest control every month. And even then professionals should be able to handle it quickly, without the need to charge you endlessly for it. Our services…
Read MoreCrickets can become quite a nuisance especially as temperatures change or when food and water become sparse. They may come inside your home to escape or find something to eat or drink. The best treatment is prevention. Here are some tips you can follow to stop crickets early: Crickets and insects in general are attracted to lights. Change outdoor lighting to amber “bug lights” or install a motion-activated system. Vacuum carpets and rugs often to…
Read MoreWe came across this article from a few years ago which has relevant tips and great advice on how to control mosquitoes! While it’s been a bit hotter and sunnier now, the recent rains could mean another burst of mosquito activity around Austin. The solution isn’t to cover your yard in dangerous sprays that can drift all over and hurt other, helpful insects but to instead control the source. This includes standing water and overgrown…
Read MoreIs it possible to “pest proof” a house? Exhibit A: New homes with everything still sealed up well are likely to get fewer bugs than an older pier-and-beam house that may have gaps and openings all over. Exhibit B: Most bugs can crawl through millimeter-sized openings. For example an American roach can squeeze through just 3mm — about the size of two stacked pennies. Scorpions reportedly can get in through gaps as small as a…
Read MoreAustin homeowners sometimes call us and say “I have bugs, but it doesn’t make sense because we’re really clean,” to which we point out “Ok, but what about that bag of potato chips you left on the counter last night?” Just kidding. We don’t judge. While we do say that cleanliness is important (thanks, Mom!), we also let people know that you can have a spotless home without even a crumb lying around and still…
Read MoreFire ants may be the official pest of Texas. For over a century now they have invaded ranches, yards, campgrounds and they even march into homes. They swarm, bite, sting and inflict pain, allergic reactions, itches and even make you dance like a maniac and shake your legs after you step on a mound. Long story short, they are terrible. But what if you could get revenge on fire ants without using any insecticide, chemicals,…
Read MoreMosquitoes seem to be particularly bad this year but there are products you can put in your yard that really work! BTI is an excellent, safe example. BTI is an abbreviation for Bacillus Thuringiensis subspecies Israelensis. It’s a natural bacterium found in the soil and has toxins that only target mosquito larvae (as well as blackfly and fungus gnat). BTI has no toxicity to people and is even approved for use for pest control in…
Read MoreLight strings are pretty, popular and a perfect way to get wood ants onto your home! Wood ants include carpenter and acrobat ants. These are larger than sugar or fire ants, and have nests in trees, stumps, logs, rotting wood and other wood that is higher moisture and softer. Unlike fire ants they typically crawl high up on surfaces. This can include your home! Basically they will move from those outdoor locations onto your structure.…
Read MoreFleas can be a year-round issue but in the summer it can get even tougher! People (and their pets) are more active with traveling, going outdoors, pets being kenneled or visiting other areas and fleas could be picked up and brought back. Plus some other animals become more active which can bring fleas into your yard or area without you knowing it. The good news is that not all signs of fleas on your pet…
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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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"All Around Awesome"
How refreshing to do business with someone who only sells you what you need! They did not try to get me into a big contract or scare me. Just fee for service, call us when you need us. I so appreciate them! Showed up on time too. All around awesome….
"Safe Effective Treatment"
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…
"I highly recommend Aztec Organic Pest Services"
After researching pest control on Yelp last year, I called Aztec and they were willing to work with me and very understanding (without even the slightest hint of eye-rolling I received from another company) about areas I did not want sprayed – I need the spiders and ladybugs around my…