Pest Control in Round Rock, TX – Where Stride Got Its Start
Stride Pest Control was founded right here in Round Rock in 2013. What started as a one-person operation out of Williamson County has grown into one of Central Texas’s most trusted pest control companies, with an office on Chisholm Trail Road and a team of TDA-licensed technicians who live and work in this community. We hold the same certifications, run the same background checks, and follow the same protocols whether we are treating a home in Forest Creek or a commercial property in Downtown Round Rock.
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Why Round Rock Homeowners Choose Stride
Round Rock sits in Williamson County, and its mix of established neighborhoods and newer developments means pest pressure varies block to block. Older homes in areas like Chisholm Valley and Downtown Round Rock tend to see more subterranean termite activity because of mature trees and aging foundations. Newer subdivisions like Paloma Lake, Siena, and Teravista deal more with fire ants, scorpions, and the occasional rodent intrusion that comes with construction disturbing the ground around them.
We treat both. Our technicians run the same five-step process on every job: inspect the property for entry points and harborage areas, identify what species we are dealing with, recommend non-chemical solutions where they will work (sealing gaps, removing harborage, adjusting drainage), apply targeted product when it is necessary, and follow up to make sure the treatment held. This is Integrated Pest Management in practice – not a marketing term, but the actual methodology the National Pest Management Association trains the industry on.
Every Stride service agreement in Round Rock includes unlimited free re-services between scheduled visits. If something comes back, so do we – no extra charge. Calls received before 3:00 PM get same-day service. We also back every agreement with a full refund if we cannot resolve a recurring issue after multiple treatments.
Pest Control Services in Round Rock
Below is what we treat in Round Rock and the surrounding Williamson County area. Every service listed here is performed by TDA-licensed technicians operating under our TPCL #667951 and backed by our satisfaction guarantee. If you are not sure what you are dealing with, call us at (512) 254-8185 or request a free inspection. We will identify the pest and walk you through your options before any work begins.
General Pest Control
Our general pest control program covers the pests that Round Rock homeowners deal with most often: roaches, wasps, earwigs, crickets, centipedes, millipedes, silverfish, pantry pests, and clothes moths. These are the bugs that show up season after season in Central Texas, and a one-time spray is rarely enough to keep them out. That is why our year-round maintenance agreements include regular treatments plus unlimited callbacks if anything shows up between visits.
We apply products that are odorless, colorless, and safe around kids and pets. If you prefer botanical or organic options, we carry those too – just let us know when you schedule. Our technicians wear protective shoe covers inside your home and will walk you through exactly what they are applying and where.
Ant Control
Fire ants are the biggest ant problem in Round Rock by a wide margin. Their mounds pop up in yards across neighborhoods like Behrens Ranch, Forest Creek, and Mayfield Ranch, and a single colony can contain hundreds of thousands of workers. Getting rid of the mound you can see does not solve it – the colony can extend several feet underground and relocate fast. Our approach targets the queen, not just the foragers, using bait systems that workers carry back into the colony.
We also treat for carpenter ants, which tend to show up in homes with moisture issues around bathrooms, kitchens, and areas where plumbing runs through walls. Unlike termites, carpenter ants do not eat wood – they excavate it for nesting, leaving behind sawdust-like frass. If you are finding small piles of wood shavings near baseboards or window frames, that is usually the tell. Acrobat ants, odorous house ants, and rover ants round out the species we see most in Williamson County.
View our general pest control services, including ant treatment
Bed Bug Control
Bed bugs do not care how clean your house is. They hitchhike in on luggage, used furniture, and clothing, and once they establish in a mattress seam or behind a headboard, they multiply fast. We use targeted chemical applications to treat infested rooms and include a follow-up inspection at 10 to 14 days after the initial treatment. That second visit is not optional – it is how we confirm the treatment worked and catch any eggs that may have survived the first round.
If you think you have bed bugs, do not throw out your mattress before we get there. That spreads the problem to other rooms. Call us, let us inspect, and we will tell you exactly what we are looking at and the best way to handle it. Our technicians know the difference between bed bug bites, flea bites, and other skin reactions – it matters for treatment.
Cockroach Control
Three cockroach species cause most of the calls we get in Round Rock. American cockroaches (the large ones, sometimes called waterbugs) typically come in through plumbing and foundation cracks, especially in older homes. German cockroaches are smaller, faster breeders, and usually arrive inside grocery bags, boxes, or secondhand appliances. Oriental cockroaches prefer damp, cool areas like garages and crawl spaces.
Each species responds to different products and placement strategies, which is why identification matters before treatment starts. A German roach infestation in the kitchen requires a different approach than American roaches coming up through the slab. Our technicians identify the species first, locate the harborage zones, and apply targeted treatments to those areas rather than blanket-spraying the whole house. We also address the conditions that drew them in – moisture issues, food access, and entry points.
Cockroach treatment is included in our general pest control services
Mosquito Control
Round Rock’s warm seasons run long, and mosquito pressure can start as early as March and last into November. Our mosquito program uses a two-prong approach: we treat adult mosquitoes in the areas where they rest during the day (under eaves, in shrub lines, along fence rows) and target larvae in standing water sources around the property. Hitting both life stages is what separates a real mosquito program from someone just fogging the yard.
Standing water is the single biggest factor in mosquito breeding. French drains, clogged gutters, birdbaths, plant saucers, even a bottle cap holding water can produce mosquitoes. Part of every mosquito service includes identifying and flagging these breeding sites on your property so you know what to keep dry between our visits.
Rodent Control
Mice and roof rats are the two rodent species we deal with most in Round Rock. Roof rats travel along tree branches, utility lines, and fence tops to access attics and upper floors – if you hear scratching above the ceiling at night, that is usually the culprit. House mice squeeze through gaps as small as a dime and set up nests in wall voids, cabinets, and storage areas.
We do not just set traps and leave. Our rodent program starts with a full inspection to find every entry point, then combines interior trapping with exterior exclusion work to seal those gaps. Trapping without exclusion is a waste of money because new rodents just replace the ones you catch. We use professional-grade exclusion materials rated to withstand gnawing, and our technicians check trap stations on follow-up visits to monitor activity and adjust placement as needed.
Scorpion Control
Scorpion calls in Round Rock have gone up as new development pushes into previously undeveloped land west and north of the city. Striped bark scorpions are the primary species here, and they are most active between April and October. They are nocturnal, hide in rock walls, mulch beds, under potted plants, and inside shoes left in garages. Their sting is painful but rarely dangerous to adults – children and pets are the bigger concern.
Scorpion control works best as part of an ongoing pest management plan rather than a one-time treatment. Scorpions eat other insects, so reducing the overall pest population around your property takes away their food source and makes the area less attractive to them. We treat the perimeter, garage entries, and common harborage points, and we apply residual products that continue working between visits. Sealing weep holes, door sweeps, and utility penetrations also makes a real difference – we will point those out during the inspection.
Scorpion treatment is part of our general pest control program
Spider Control
Most spiders in Round Rock are harmless and actually help with pest control by eating mosquitoes, flies, and other insects. But two species here require attention: brown recluse and black widow. Brown recluse spiders tend to hide in undisturbed areas – closets, storage boxes, behind furniture, inside seldom-worn shoes. Black widows prefer garages, sheds, meter boxes, and wood piles. Both deliver medically significant bites that warrant treatment.
Wolf spiders, jumping spiders, and orb weavers are the other species we get calls about regularly. They are not dangerous, but heavy webbing around the exterior of a home and large wolf spiders showing up inside are signs of a broader pest issue – spiders go where the food is. Treating the insects they feed on reduces the spider population naturally, and direct treatment of web sites and harborage areas handles the rest.
Spider treatment is included in our general pest control services
Termite Control
Subterranean termites are the primary termite threat in Round Rock and across Williamson County. They build colonies underground and access structures through mud tubes along foundations, pier beams, and plumbing penetrations. A mature colony can contain several hundred thousand workers, and damage is often well underway before homeowners notice any visible signs. We hold a Category T (Termite Control) license under TPCL #667951 and have been treating termite infestations in this area since 2013.
Our termite program includes inspections, bait station installation and monitoring, and direct treatment of active infestations. We also provide Wood Destroying Insect Reports (WDIR) for real estate transactions – if you are buying or selling a home in Round Rock, your lender will likely require one. Drywood termite fumigation is rarely needed in Texas, and we do not perform it. If you need fumigation, we will refer you to a provider who specializes in it rather than take on work outside our scope.
Round Rock Neighborhoods We Serve
Our Round Rock office is at 1311 Chisholm Trail Rd, Suite 404B. From there, we cover every neighborhood in the 78664, 78665, and 78681 zip codes, plus the surrounding Williamson County communities. Below are some of the neighborhoods where we are currently providing service. If you do not see yours listed, call us – we almost certainly cover it.
We also serve neighboring cities from this office, including Austin, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Hutto, and the Brushy Creek area. Our full service area map covers the greater Central Texas region.
Licensing, Certifications, and Local Recognition
Stride Pest Control operates in Round Rock under Texas Pest Control License #667951, issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture on February 25, 2013. Our license covers categories P (Pest Control), T (Termite Control), and L (Lawn and Ornamental) – the full scope of structural pest management. Burton Johnston serves as the Responsible Certified Applicator for the Round Rock office, meaning he is personally accountable to the state for every treatment we perform. You can verify our license status by calling the TDA Structural Pest Control Service at (800) 835-5832.
Our Austin/Round Rock team includes five Certified Applicators – the highest level of state certification, requiring minimum 40 hours of on-the-job training per category, 20 hours of classroom instruction in general standards, and a passing score on the TDA examination. Michael Honeycutt, our office manager, also holds an Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE) credential from the Entomological Society of America, which requires five or more years of experience and comprehensive examination covering entomology principles.
Stride is QualityPro Certified through the Foundation for Professional Pest Management. QualityPro is the pest management industry’s top accreditation program – it requires background checks on all employees, a drug-free workplace policy, customer-facing staff to pass an additional examination, and adherence to 16 standards that exceed state and federal requirements. We also hold GreenPro certification for our reduced-risk IPM services and specialty certifications for schools, food service facilities, and healthcare environments.
In November 2025, Stride won 1st Place for Best Pest Control Company in the 12th Annual Best of Round Rock Awards, a community-driven program that received 50,000 votes across 191 categories. Winners are selected entirely by public vote – no fees, no committee involvement. The program is organized by Round the Rock in partnership with the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce and the City of Round Rock’s Shop the Rock initiative. We also received the Round Rock Community Votes 2025 Platinum Award, the program’s highest recognition tier.
Stride is an active member of the Texas Pest Control Association, the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce (member and investor since 2025), and the Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce. Our team attends Pest World annually – the NPMA’s flagship conference – and has done so in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
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