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Spiders can be controversial. Ask around and you’ll have people who love spiders and protect them and those that just want to make them go squish. And don’t get us started on the fact that spiders aren’t classified as “bugs” or insects. They’re arachnids! They are in the same class as scorpions and ticks. But we’ll save the life science study for another time. So whether you see them as blessing or a blight, there…
Does hanging around in your Austin home or yard result in itchy bites on your ankles or legs? You may have a flea infestation. Lots of bites on your lower leg is one way to tell. Obviously if your pet is scratching a lot or has needed treatment, that could be another warning sign. However, just because your furry friend is on a flea treatment, that doesn’t mean you are going to have to deal…
During the winter, fire ants are far less active. Even if you have a mound, it is likely the ants are further underground and not actively foraging. Risks for bites at this time are reduced, as even stepping on a mound — while never recommended — will not result in the typical swarming behavior. Ants will surface, but are typically slower and fewer in number. But as spring arrives, it is a good idea to…
We’ve all unfortunately experienced “Icepocalypse 2021” but what about its sequel … Ratpocalypse? Eeek, hopefully not! However, with the amount of water damage, attic damage, holes and other terrible consequences coming out of the snow and ice events recently, Austin residents should be alert to rodent issues. Namely, new holes or entries which—if not patched up quickly—can result in mice, rats or other rodents finding their way inside. Typically as the weather warms, rats and…
Hundreds of people are moving to Austin to join our large population … of bugs. People often research neighborhoods, schools and cultural attractions but a city’s insect levels and activity may not be included in that pre-move investigation. We published a detailed Austin insect list previously, but here is a quick primer of pests our customers often encounter in their Austin homes: American Roaches – some call them palmetto bugs, tree roaches or just “giant…
There are dozens of ant varieties around Austin and Central Texas. Usually ants and humans co-exist relatively peacefully, but when these tiny crawlers show up indoors, all bets are off. Ants can quickly go from a few “here and there” to “where are these &*@#’s coming from and why are there so many of them??!” As anyone who has left out a greasy morsel or a sugary crumb can tell you, ants can seemingly show…
When temperatures warm up during spring and summer around Austin, the chances of seeing winged “swarmer” ants becomes more likely. Swarmers are ants that leave an established colony to breed. When they swarm can vary, but according to the “Insects in the City” blog they get a sense of when to leave a colony and swarm based on multiple factors — including weather and wind conditions, day length and even what their neighboring colonies are…
Apartments, duplexes and other multifamily residences offer unique challenges in getting thorough pest control. The obvious first issue is that treating just one of the properties facing a pest problem won’t necessarily fully handle it. For example, German roaches are a tougher type of roach to exterminate because they can move between units or throughout a duplex easily. So an apartment resident or one tenant in a duplex can find German roaches, call a pest…
There are pest control solutions that are 100% safe 100% of the time because they are preventive measures. Ooooh, fun. Prevention! Ok, so prevention is rarely a popular or exciting topic in most industries. A video of someone safely driving an 18-wheeler will probably get less views and attention than a pulse-pounding scene of a truck driver desperately trying to keep a big rig under control as it skids across a highway. “How to Prevent…
Fleas create a lot of concern with customers. The idea of a flea infestation is definitely disturbing, but more information about fleas can help calm concerns and help you know what you’re up against. Why Do Fleas Bite Me? Fleas require blood to survive. Fleas become an issue to homeowners most commonly when a dog or a cat gets them and, untreated, they start to really reproduce. Occasionally fleas can become a household problem due…
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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…