Summer Pest Control Guide for Central Texas

Peak mosquito season in Central Texas. Warm nights and residual moisture from irrigation create aggressive mosquito populations that make evenings outdoors miserable without professional treatment.

Striped bark scorpions are most active during hot summer nights. They enter homes through gaps under doors and around pipes, seeking cool shelter and moisture.

Peak season for fleas and ticks. Pets spending time outdoors pick up these parasites from shaded areas, tall grass, and leaf litter in the yard.

Paper wasps and mud daubers build nests under eaves, in attic vents, and along fence lines. Summer is their most active nest-building period.

American and smoky brown roaches seek indoor environments when outdoor temperatures become extreme. They enter through cracks, drain pipes, and gaps around utility lines.