Use this Central Texas pest calendar as a home-maintenance checklist, not a prediction that a pest will appear in a particular month. Rain, temperature, irrigation and a property's condition can change activity. Indoor problems can persist all year.
Start with the tasks that match your home in Buda, Kyle, San Marcos, Dripping Springs or Wimberley.
January: Check stored items and rodent access
Inspect accessible garage storage and look for fresh gnawing or droppings. Record activity rather than entering an unsafe attic.
February: Prepare the home's exterior
Check worn door sweeps and accessible vent screens. Ask about rodent exclusion if there has been recurring attic activity.
March: Watch ant trails and outdoor water
As conditions warm, walk the foundation and yard. Note ant activity and empty containers that collect rain or irrigation water.
April: Check outdoor gathering spaces
Inspect patio drainage, plant saucers and gutters. Discuss mosquito misting needs before relying on the yard for regular gatherings.
May: Revisit the yard after rain
Look for active ant mounds and new standing water. Keep children and pets away from mounds; ask about a property-specific treatment plan.
June: Reduce hiding places near the house
Organize stored materials and check gaps around exterior doors. Note scorpion sightings and the rooms where they occur.
July: Look closely at damaged turf
Photograph expanding brown patches and note watering changes. Ask for diagnosis before assuming heat stress or applying a lawn-pest product.
August: Check garage and doorway entry points
Review screens and door sweeps where insects gather. Note cricket activity near lights and entrances for your next service visit.
September: Review food, moisture and storage
Check kitchen leaks, food storage and cardboard clutter. Recurring roach sightings warrant identification and inspection, regardless of month.
October: Plan for attic and garage prevention
Walk the exterior from ground level and look for damaged vents or roofline openings. Repeated noises are a reason to request a rodent assessment.
November: Check decorations before bringing them inside
Inspect accessible storage containers and keep pet food secured. Report fresh animal activity or entry damage without approaching wildlife.
December: Review the year's recurring problems
Compare notes on sightings and previous visits. Ask which preventive tasks and service intervals fit your home for the coming year.
Three habits for every month
- Record the location, timing and frequency of pest activity.
- Check accessible door gaps, screens, leaks and outdoor water containers.
- Review recurring problems with the technician instead of assuming every sighting needs the same treatment.
Unsure what you saw? Begin with the pest library. For mosquito conditions and prevention guidance, see the Hays County mosquito program.