Georgetown, TX Pest Control
Georgetown pest control service from Stride Pest Control eliminates infestations that destroy historic homes and modern properties throughout Williamson County’s seat. Termites consume structural wood in Victorian-era homes along Main Street and newer properties near Wolf Ranch, causing foundation collapse and repair bills exceeding tens of thousands. Mosquitoes breed in standing water near the San Gabriel River and Blue Hole Park, transmitting West Nile virus, Zika, and dengue fever through bites. Rodents nest in attics and walls of historic structures and contemporary homes, contaminating food with disease-carrying droppings and gnawing electrical wiring that sparks house fires. Georgetown exterminators at Stride Pest Control use aggressive treatments to stop these threats before catastrophic damage occurs. Pest extermination in Georgetown requires understanding how the San Gabriel River corridor and mix of historic and new construction creates constant pest pressure year-round. Call by 3pm for same day service, or schedule a free estimate to inspect your property and identify active infestations.
Georgetown sits in northern Williamson County where Interstate 35 meets Highway 29, placing the county seat between Austin and Temple. Historic homes built in the late 1800s around the downtown square feature original wooden elements that termites target. Properties near Southwestern University along University Avenue experience pest pressure from mature landscaping and aging construction. Newer developments around Wolf Ranch and Sun City Texas face infestations from surrounding ranch land and natural areas. The San Gabriel River running through the city creates breeding habitat for mosquitoes. Warm, humid summers bring termites, fire ants, and mosquitoes. Mild winters offer no relief as pests remain active year-round in the central Texas climate. To learn more about this community, visit the official City of Georgetown website or check out its Wikipedia page.
Our Pest Control Services in Georgetown:
Georgetown Termite Extermination
Termites destroy floor joists, wall studs, and roof supports 24 hours a day without visible warning until structural failure threatens homes in Georgetown. Subterranean termites build massive underground colonies and construct mud tubes up foundation walls to reach wooden structures in both historic Victorian homes and modern construction. They thrive in the limestone soil throughout Williamson County and feed continuously on structural lumber. Historic properties around the downtown square feature original wooden elements from the 1800s that termites target. Drywood termites bore directly into attic framing, exposed beams common in older architecture, and wooden trim, leaving small fecal pellets as the only sign of infestation. Inspections identify mud tubes along foundations, pier-and-beam supports in historic homes, and slab foundations in newer properties. Hollow-sounding wood when tapped, frass accumulation beneath damaged areas, and active galleries inside structural members indicate feeding damage. Swarming termites near windows in spring signal established colonies actively consuming your home. Treatment options include liquid termiticide barriers applied in trenches around foundations that kill termites on contact, bait station systems placed in soil that workers carry poison back to the colony, and direct wood injections for localized drywood infestations. The termite species, construction era, and foundation type determine which method eliminates the colony most effectively. Subterranean termites require soil treatments while drywood termites need wood applications or fumigation for widespread damage in historic structures. Annual inspections catch new activity before extensive destruction occurs because termites return when chemical barriers degrade or new colonies form in untreated soil around the property.
Georgetown Rodent Extermination
Rats and mice spread hantavirus, salmonella, leptospirosis, and plague through urine and droppings that contaminate countertops, cabinets, and food storage areas. They chew through electrical wiring, creating fire hazards that cause thousands in damage annually. Roof rats climb mature oak and pecan trees common throughout Georgetown and enter attics through vents, soffit gaps, and roof penetrations. Norway rats burrow under foundations and squeeze through openings around pipes as small as a quarter. Historic homes around the courthouse square feature original construction elements that provide entry points. Properties near the San Gabriel River and agricultural land surrounding Sun City Texas face constant rodent pressure from adjacent ranch land. One female produces 40-50 offspring per year, turning minor problems into severe infestations within months in attics and wall voids. Inspections locate entry points around pipes, vents, and foundation cracks common in both historic and modern construction, along with droppings concentrated in cabinets, pantries, and along baseboards. Gnaw marks on wood, plastic, and food packaging show active feeding damage. Greasy rub marks along walls and exposed beams in historic properties trace regular travel routes between nests and food sources. Treatment uses snap traps for immediate elimination in living areas, bait stations with rodenticide for ongoing control in attics and crawl spaces, and live traps where poison cannot be used safely around pets or children. Exclusion work seals entry holes with steel wool, metal flashing, hardware cloth, and concrete to prevent new rodents from entering through gaps in aging structures. Attic insulation requires replacement after severe infestations due to contamination from urine, feces, and nesting materials that carry disease. Follow-up inspections confirm all rodents are eliminated and no new activity develops from missed entry points.
Georgetown Mosquito Control Treatments
Mosquitoes transmit West Nile virus, Zika, dengue fever, encephalitis, and chikungunya through bites that cause itchy welts and severe allergic reactions. Female mosquitoes lay 100-300 eggs in any standing water including birdbaths, clogged gutters, the San Gabriel River during low flow, Blue Hole Park areas, and low spots that hold rainwater for five days or longer. The river corridor running through downtown Georgetown creates breeding habitat that produces swarms during warm months. Lake Georgetown and Berry Creek provide additional water sources supporting mosquito populations. One generation develops from egg to adult in seven to ten days during summer, creating explosive population growth that makes outdoor activities at parks unbearable. Adult mosquitoes rest in shrubs, under decks, along fence lines, and in thick vegetation near the river during daylight before attacking at dawn, dusk, and throughout the night. Barrier spray treatments kill resting adults on contact and provide residual protection for three to four weeks. Larvicide applications in water sources that cannot be drained kill mosquito larvae before they emerge as biting adults. Fogging treatments knock down active populations immediately for relief before outdoor events in San Gabriel Park or gatherings downtown. Monthly treatments from April through October maintain control throughout peak mosquito season when temperatures stay above 50 degrees at night and breeding accelerates rapidly. Properties near the San Gabriel River, Blue Hole Park, Berry Creek, and Lake Georgetown face higher mosquito pressure from permanent water sources and riparian vegetation.
Georgetown Chigger Extermination
Chiggers inject digestive enzymes into skin that cause intense itching, red welts, and allergic reactions lasting two to three weeks. These microscopic mite larvae live in overgrown grass, thick groundcover, leaf litter, and mulch beds where humidity stays high under mature trees. They cluster in shaded areas along the San Gabriel River trails, near Blue Hole Park, and in unmowed sections around Wolf Ranch waiting for humans and pets to brush past. Historic properties downtown with mature landscaping provide ideal chigger habitat. Bites concentrate around ankles, waistbands, behind knees, and groin areas where clothing fits tight against skin. Scratching leads to secondary bacterial infections requiring medical treatment and antibiotics. Infestations make yards and park access unusable during warm months from May through September when chigger populations peak and outdoor activities become torture. Treatment applies specialized acaricides to lawn areas, shrub beds, groundcover, and property edges where chiggers breed and develop through larval stages in organic matter. Products kill larvae on contact and provide residual control for several weeks. Multiple applications throughout the season provide continuous protection because chiggers develop in overlapping cycles with new generations emerging every few weeks. Keeping grass cut below three inches, removing leaf piles, and clearing thick vegetation reduces chigger habitat but does not eliminate infestations without chemical treatment targeting active populations in soil beneath mature landscaping and along natural areas.
Georgetown Tick Extermination
Ticks transmit Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, ehrlichiosis, anaplasmosis, tularemia, and alpha-gal syndrome through bites that often go unnoticed for days while they feed on blood. Lone Star ticks and American dog ticks are abundant in Georgetown due to deer, feral hogs, and wildlife using the San Gabriel River corridor and open ranch land surrounding the city. They wait in grass over six inches tall, leaf litter, brush piles, and wooded edges along Berry Creek and near Lake Georgetown for humans and pets to pass by. Ticks attach to skin, inject numbing agents and anticoagulants, and feed for several days before dropping off engorged. Nymphs are smaller than a poppy seed and easily missed during tick checks after hiking trails at Blue Hole Park or outdoor activities. Treatment targets tick habitat with acaricides applied to tall grass, ground vegetation, wooded property lines, and shaded areas under mature oak and cedar trees. Products kill both adult ticks and nymphs on contact and provide residual control lasting four to six weeks depending on weather conditions. Habitat modifications including clearing brush away from house foundations, removing leaf litter, creating gravel or mulch barriers between lawns and natural areas, and maintaining grass under three inches tall reduces tick populations significantly. Treatments repeat every 30 to 60 days from March through October during peak tick season when temperatures support active feeding and reproduction. Properties backing up to the river corridor, near Lake Georgetown, or adjacent to ranch land require more frequent treatments to control tick migration from surrounding wildlife habitat and undeveloped areas.
Georgetown Flea Extermination
Fleas infest homes through pets and wildlife including deer, raccoons, feral hogs, and feral cats using the San Gabriel River corridor and surrounding ranch land. They bite humans and animals while spreading diseases like typhus, tapeworms, bartonellosis, and plague. A single female flea lays 40-50 eggs daily that fall into carpets, furniture, pet bedding, and floor cracks where they develop through larval and pupal stages. Infestations spread rapidly because fleas reproduce in three to four weeks under ideal conditions of warmth and humidity common in central Texas homes. Pets scratching constantly, small red bites on human ankles and legs, and seeing fleas jump on white surfaces signal active infestations requiring immediate treatment. Treatment targets all life stages with insect growth regulators that prevent larvae from maturing into adults and adulticides that kill adult fleas on contact. Carpets, rugs, pet bedding, upholstered furniture, baseboards, and floor cracks receive thorough application. Yard treatments eliminate fleas in grass, under decks, in shaded areas, and along fence lines where pets rest and wildlife passes through carrying new fleas from surrounding habitat. Homes require preparation including vacuuming thoroughly, washing all pet bedding in hot water, and removing items from floors before treatment. Multiple treatments two to three weeks apart break the reproduction cycle and eliminate eggs that hatch after the initial service. Treating pets with veterinary flea control products simultaneously prevents reinfestation from untreated animals bringing fleas back inside after outdoor activities along river trails or in parks.
Georgetown Bed Bug Extermination
Bed bugs feed on human blood while people sleep, leaving itchy welts and causing anxiety, insomnia, and psychological distress that disrupts normal life for weeks or months. They hide in mattress seams, box springs, bed frames, nightstands, baseboards, electrical outlets, and furniture during the day before emerging at night to feed. Bed bugs spread through luggage after travel, used furniture and antiques purchased from estate sales around the historic downtown, visitors carrying them from infested hotels, and items acquired at garage sales. Dark spots on sheets from bed bug feces, small blood stains from crushed bugs, shed exoskeletons, and a sweet musty odor indicate infestations. Bites appear in lines or clusters on exposed skin, often on arms, shoulders, and backs. Inspections find hiding spots in furniture joints, behind headboards, along baseboards, inside antique furniture common in historic homes, and in closet clutter. Treatment options include heat treatments that raise room temperatures to 120-140 degrees to kill all life stages including eggs, or chemical applications with residual insecticides targeting cracks, crevices, and harborage areas. Bed bugs develop resistance to many pesticides, making proper product selection critical for effective elimination. Eggs, nymphs, and adults must all be killed to stop reproduction and prevent population rebound. Follow-up inspections two to three weeks later catch any survivors that hatched from missed eggs or survived initial treatment in deep cracks, wall voids, and antique furniture joints. Severe infestations require multiple treatments and thorough preparation including laundering all linens in hot water, steaming furniture, removing clutter, and isolating treated rooms during the elimination process.
Georgetown General Pest Control
General pest control protects homes from ants, spiders, cockroaches, scorpions, and other insects that invade living spaces. Fire ants build mounds in yards throughout Georgetown that deliver painful stings causing severe allergic reactions. German cockroaches infest kitchens and bathrooms in both historic and modern homes, contaminating food and spreading bacteria. Black widow and brown recluse spiders hide in storage areas, garages, and original construction elements of historic properties, delivering venomous bites. Scorpions common in the central Texas area hide under rocks, limestone landscaping, and enter homes through cracks in foundations, stinging when disturbed. Inspections identify entry points around original construction elements in historic homes and modern construction gaps, harborage areas, and conditions attracting pests to properties. Treatment includes applying residual insecticides to baseboards, door frames, window sills, and other areas where pests enter or travel. Exterior perimeter treatments create a barrier that kills insects before they enter the home. Fire ant mound treatments eliminate colonies in yards and prevent new mounds from forming. Treatments repeat quarterly to maintain protection as pest pressures change with seasons. Properties near the San Gabriel River, Lake Georgetown, surrounding ranch land, and historic downtown structures require more frequent service due to constant pest migration from natural habitat, water sources, and aging construction that provides harborage and entry points year-round.
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