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Red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta), from an Austin Brackenridge Field Laboratory specimen. Published in 2015; not a 2026 field observation.

Alex Wild / UT Austin Insects Unlocked. Public domain (CC0).

Austin pest notes

Fire Ants in October: What Austin-Area Homeowners Should Check Before Treating

Early October can suit fire-ant baiting, but active foraging and suitable weather matter more than the date. Check the ants, the label, and the property before treating.

By Bugged Pest Control · 2026-10-06

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Founders

Why We Started Bugged Pest Control in Austin

Bugged's local owners explain why better communication, visible service, and local accountability sit at the center of the company.

By Brittany Smith and Miles Smith · 2026-08-13

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Service standard

The Bugged Standard: What Premium Pest Service Should Feel Like

A practical look at the communication, respect, documentation, and follow-through Bugged is building into residential service.

By Brittany Smith and Miles Smith · 2026-08-13

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Privacy-safe product composition using a disposable test account.

Customer experience

Service You Can See: How the Bugged App Keeps Homeowners Informed

Technician ETAs, scheduling, notifications, service photos, and direct team chat give Bugged customers a clearer view of their service.

By Brittany Smith and Miles Smith · 2026-08-13

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Locally accountable

Local stories and practical pest guidance from Bugged Pest Control.

Our pest articles link to the sources behind their guidance, including Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and local public agencies.

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