--- title: "Austin, TX Pest Identification Library" description: "Identify common Greater Austin pests, understand where they live and when they are active, and learn practical prevention steps from authoritative sources." image: "https://buggedpest.com/og.jpg" --- Austin pest field guide # Know what you found before deciding what to do. Clear identification, local habitat, practical prevention, and direct links to public-health and extension sources. No fear scores. No mystery treatments. [Get help identifying it](https://buggedpest.com/free-estimate?pest=not-sure) [Call (737) 247-7143](tel:+17372477143) Plan your next step ## Preparation and service guides. ### [How to prepare for German cockroach treatment](https://buggedpest.com/pest-library/cockroaches/german-cockroach-preparation) Prepare for German cockroach service: record activity, protect food, arrange access, and confirm cleaning and re-entry instructions with Bugged. ### [Rodent exclusion, trapping, and monitoring explained](https://buggedpest.com/pest-library/rodents/exclusion-and-monitoring) Understand rodent inspection, trapping, exclusion, and monitoring. Learn what to ask about access, repairs, follow-up, and your Bugged estimate. Crawling pests ## Ants Follow the behavior: organized indoor trails usually lead to food or moisture, fire ants defend soil mounds, and carpenter ants are associated with damp or compromised wood rather than eating the wood itself. [Read the ants guide](https://buggedpest.com/pest-library/ants) Occasional invaders ## Spiders Web builders stay near a productive web; hunting spiders roam. Location and behavior often tell homeowners more than color, which varies with age, lighting, and the individual spider. [Read the spiders guide](https://buggedpest.com/pest-library/spiders) Indoor pests ## Cockroaches Size and location matter: repeated small roaches in a kitchen often signal an indoor population; occasional large roaches may be entering from drains, trees, mulch, or exterior gaps. [Read the cockroaches guide](https://buggedpest.com/pest-library/cockroaches) Vertebrate pests ## Rodents Do not rely on sound alone. Combine the size and location of droppings with gnawing, rub marks, tracks, food access, and exterior openings to narrow down the animal and route. [Read the rodents guide](https://buggedpest.com/pest-library/rodents) Wood-destroying insects ## Termites Subterranean termites travel between soil and wood through hidden routes or shelter tubes. Swarmers and equal-length shed wings are often the first visible clue, but inspection is needed to confirm activity. [Read the termites guide](https://buggedpest.com/pest-library/termites) Biting pests ## Mosquitoes The most useful weekly habit is to empty and scrub water-holding containers. Mosquitoes can use surprisingly small sources, and eggs may remain attached above the water line. [Read the mosquitoes guide](https://buggedpest.com/pest-library/mosquitoes) Indoor pests ## Bed bugs Look for the insect and its evidence in seams, joints, and narrow cracks near where people rest. A skin reaction cannot confirm the pest. [Read the bed bugs guide](https://buggedpest.com/pest-library/bed-bugs) Stinging insects ## Wasps, hornets & yellowjackets Start with nest structure and behavior, not just color. Paper wasps use open combs; baldfaced hornets build enclosed paper nests; yellowjackets may use concealed or ground sites; and honey bees build wax comb and may need relocation or referral. [Read the wasps, hornets & yellowjackets guide](https://buggedpest.com/pest-library/wasps-hornets-yellowjackets) Biting pests ## Fleas and ticks Treat the system, not just the bite: veterinarian-directed pet protection, cleaning of resting areas, habitat changes, and targeted property work need to happen together. [Read the fleas and ticks guide](https://buggedpest.com/pest-library/fleas-ticks) Occasional invaders ## Silverfish A tapered, wingless, silvery insect with three tail filaments is likely a silverfish. Repeated sightings point toward a humid shelter or connected void nearby. [Read the silverfish guide](https://buggedpest.com/pest-library/silverfish) Occasional invaders ## Earwigs The forceps at the rear are distinctive. Finding earwigs indoors usually means damp outdoor habitat and a nearby entry route, not an infestation centered in the living space. [Read the earwigs guide](https://buggedpest.com/pest-library/earwigs) Occasional invaders ## Crickets A sudden outdoor surge usually reflects seasonal movement and attraction to lights. A lone indoor chirp is best solved by locating the insect and the nearby entry gap. [Read the crickets guide](https://buggedpest.com/pest-library/crickets) Landscape pests ## Gophers A pocket gopher usually pushes a fan-shaped mound beside a plugged tunnel opening. Identify fresh, connected activity before selecting any control method. [Read the gophers guide](https://buggedpest.com/pest-library/gophers) Occasional invaders ## Scorpions Texas scorpions are nocturnal. Inspect likely shelter and entry routes after dark, then reduce stacked material, close practical gaps, and address prey insects. [Read the scorpions guide](https://buggedpest.com/pest-library/scorpions) Found an insect? ## Save the evidence. Skip the guesswork. A clear close-up, a wider photo of the location, and notes about when it appeared can be more useful than a crushed specimen or a room treated before inspection. [Get help identifying it](https://buggedpest.com/free-estimate?pest=not-sure) Austin, TX ยท Text or call ## Need help turning evidence into a next step? Select multiple concerns in a free estimate request, or call Bugged directly. 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