General Pest Control

in San Marcos & the Surrounding Central Texas Area

We're the pest service that knows how to kill bugs

A pest problem rarely stays small. The ants trailing across your kitchen counter, the roaches you spot when the
lights flip on, the spiders tucked into the garage — they’re all signs of a bigger population living in the walls,
the yard, and the spaces you never see. Sample Pest Control is a family-owned San Marcos company that has
protected Central Texas homes for more than 20 years, and general pest control is the backbone of what we
do. We find where pests are getting in, knock down the population that’s already there, and set up a barrier
that keeps them out — so your home stays a home, not a habitat.

What General Pest Control Covers

General pest control is a year-round program built around the common invaders that show up in Central Texas homes and businesses:

Ants, including the trailing and nuisance species that come indoors for food and water
American, German, and Oriental cockroaches
Spiders around eaves, garages, and storage areas
Silverfish, earwigs, crickets, and other occasional invaders
Millipedes, centipedes, and pill bugs that move in during weather swings
Wasps and general stinging insects around the exterior (with dedicated service available for heavy activity)

If you’re dealing with termites, bed bugs, rodents, mosquitoes, or a serious stinging-insect nest, we handle those with our specialized services — but general pest control is what keeps the everyday intruders in check.

How Our Service Works

We don’t just spray and leave. On the first visit, one of our licensed technicians walks your property inside and out, identifies what you’re dealing with, and finds the entry points and conditions drawing pests in — gaps around the foundation, moisture near the slab, mulch against the wall, cracks around windows and doors. Then we treat: an interior application where it’s needed, an exterior barrier around the foundation, and targeted attention to nests, trails, and harborage points. After that, we come back on a regular schedule to keep the barrier fresh and catch new activity before it becomes an infestation. Because Central Texas pests are active nearly all year, ongoing service is what actually keeps a home protected.

WORK PROCESS

We Complete Every Step Carefully

Assessment & Planning

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Preparation & Setup

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Maintenance & Care

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Final Touch & Inspection

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Why a Barrier Beats One-Time Spraying

Anyone can knock down the bugs you can see. Keeping them gone is the harder part. Central Texas gives pests a long season, plenty of moisture after storms, and mild winters that never really shut them down. A single treatment fades, and the population outside simply moves back in. Our recurring program maintains a treated perimeter and interior so new pests are stopped at the door, and each visit lets us adjust for the season — ants and mosquitoes in the heat, rodents and roaches seeking shelter as it cools. You get steady protection instead of a cycle of infestations and emergency calls.

Safe for Your Family and Pets

The highest priority of our service is safety. We believe thorough pest control shouldn’t put your family at risk, so we use the safest effective products, apply them precisely where they’re needed rather than blanketing your home, and our technicians are trained to protect kids, pets, and pollinators. When we’re done, we tell you what we used and any simple steps to take — no guesswork.

Why Choose Sample Pest Control

You get a locally owned team that has spent two decades learning exactly how Central Texas pests behave, licensed technicians who explain what they find, a treatment plan matched to your home instead of a generic spray, and honest, fair pricing. We’re proud to serve our neighbors across San Marcos and the surrounding communities, and we treat your home the way we’d treat our own.

Common Questions

Your Most Common Pest Questions Answered

How often should I have pest control done?

For lasting protection in Central Texas, most homes do best on a recurring schedule — typically quarterly, with bi-monthly service for properties that see heavier activity. Because pests here are active nearly year-round, ongoing treatment keeps the barrier effective. We’ll recommend a frequency based on your home and what we find.

Is the treatment safe for children and pets?

Yes. We use the safest effective products and apply them precisely rather than broadly. We’ll let you know if there’s any short drying or re-entry window, but in general your family can get back to normal quickly.

What areas do you serve?

We serve San Marcos, New Braunfels, Kyle, Buda, Canyon Lake, Wimberley, Spring Branch, Martindale, and the surrounding Hill Country and I-35 corridor.

Do I need to leave my home during treatment?

Usually not. Most interior and exterior treatments let you stay home. If any application calls for a short wait, your technician will tell you before we begin.

Ready to take your home back from pests?

Get a free quote online or call (512) 644-7473.