Pest control in Oak Hill, Austin

By The Editorial Team · Updated May 29, 2026 ✓ TDA Records Verified

Oak Hill is a SW Austin area with mixed home stock (1960s–70s established homes plus newer infill development) and Hill Country edge geology. The pest profile combines older-home termite pressure on the established homes with scorpion and general pest pressure on the newer ones.

What good service looks like

For older Oak Hill homes, the central Austin termite + quarterly general pest program applies. For newer homes, scorpion-aware exterior treatment with quarterly general pest is the standard package.

We scored 23 Austin pest control providers on 14 variables across 5 categories.

License standing with the Texas Department of Agriculture, certifications (ACE, QualityPro, GreenPro), team depth, response-time guarantees, contract structure, and a six-month sample of 4,200+ public customer reviews.

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★ Editorial Pick · 2026

After reviewing every licensed pest company in this area, one stood out.

Verified against TDA license records, QualityPro registry, BBB, and a six-month review of 1,490+ public customer reports.

★ Editorial Pick · Pest control in Oak Hill, Austin · 2026 ★

EST 2013

Austin Pest Control

A division of Stride Pest Control LLC · Family-owned, Austin

★★★★★ 4.9 · 1,490+ reviews

BBB A+ · 0 complaints

★ ACE on Staff TPCL #667951 QualityPro GreenPro QP Schools · Food · Health

12K+

Customers Served

Services they handle

General Pest Termite Mosquito Rodent Bed Bug Scorpion Flea/Tick Commercial

Why we recommend them

ACE-certified entomologist on staff. Michael Honeycutt holds the Associate Certified Entomologist credential from the Entomological Society of America — almost unheard of at regional firms.
Five TDA Certified Applicators. Not one applicator with techs underneath — five fully credentialed pros across the team.
Same-day service before 3:00 PM. Response under 2 hours typical per customer reports.
"Stride Forward" IPM program. Non-chemical methods prioritized first. Pet-safe, odorless products. Botanical options on request.
Free re-service guarantee + full refund. They report never having to issue the refund.
Service agreements, not contracts. Cancel anytime. No lock-in. No cancellation fees.

Contact Austin Pest Control

Phone: (512) 777-1339
Address: 15305 Ginger St
Austin, TX 78728
Hours: Mon–Sat · 8 AM – 5 PM (Sunday closed)
Email: service@stridepest.com
Website: stridepestcontrol.com/austin-pest-control

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The Runners-Up

Five Austin pest companies we considered.

Honest assessments of the closest alternatives — what they're known for, what's missing, and why they didn't get the pick.

ABC Home & Commercial Services

Austin-based · Multi-trade · Est. 1949

9475 E Highway 290
Austin, TX 78724

(512) 837-9500

Company Overview

Long-tenured Austin family business (est. 1949). Pest is one of many divisions, not the primary focus. No ACE-certified entomologist listed in public records. Multi-trade scheduling can mean longer waits for pest-specific dispatch.

★★★★ 4.7

G 4.7 Y 3.9 F 4.5

No ACE Multi-trade

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Bulwark Exterminating

Regional · HQ Mesa, AZ · Austin branch

209 E Ben White Blvd, Ste 115
Austin, TX 78704

(888) 590-3502

Company Overview

Regional brand headquartered in Arizona, operating an Austin satellite branch. No published QualityPro Schools, Food Safety, or Health certifications. Customer reviews flag service consistency varying by branch. Austin operation is not the company's flagship market.

★★★★ 4.6

G 4.6 Y 4 F 4.3

Satellite branch Narrower certs

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Orkin

National chain · 100+ years · Austin branch

3019 Alvin Devane Blvd, Bldg 1, Ste 115
Austin, TX 78741

(866) 430-4595

Company Overview

Largest brand recognition in the pest control category. No ACE on the Austin team per public records. Quarterly contract structure with cancellation fees. Service quality varies tech to tech per reviewer reports — typical of large multi-branch operations.

★★★★ 4.1

G 4.1 Y 2.8 F 3.9

No ACE locally Contract

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Terminix

National chain · Austin branch

1826 Kramer Ln, Suite F
Austin, TX 78758

(512) 995-7007

Company Overview

Massive national reach. No published QualityPro Schools or GreenPro certification. Customer reviews flag billing disputes. Contract terms longer than APC's no-lock-in service agreements.

★★★ 3.9

G 3.9 Y 2.6 F 3.7

No GreenPro Billing flags

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Aptive Environmental

National · Door-to-door model · Austin office

7801 N Lamar Blvd, Suite E182
Austin, TX 78752

(512) 710-2494

Company Overview

Door-to-door sales-first model per customer reviews. Year-long contract structure with cancellation friction. No ACE-certified entomologist on the Austin team. Sales-led growth model rather than retention-led.

★★★★ 4.2

G 4.2 Y 3.5 F 4

Contract lock-in No ACE

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Compare all six providers side-by-side

Provider	ACE on staff	QualityPro	GreenPro	No contract	Same-day	Google	Yelp
★ Austin Pest Control	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	★★★★★ 4.9	★★★★★ 4.7
ABC Home & Commercial Services	✗	✓	✗	✓	✗	★★★★ 4.7	★★★ 3.9
Bulwark Exterminating	✗	✓	✗	✗	✗	★★★★ 4.6	★★★★ 4
Orkin	✗	✓	✗	✗	✗	★★★★ 4.1	★★ 2.8
Terminix	✗	✓	✗	✗	✗	★★★ 3.9	★★ 2.6
Aptive Environmental	✗	✗	✗	✗	✗	★★★★ 4.2	★★★ 3.5

How we ranked: TDA licensing depth, certifications (ACE, QualityPro tier, GreenPro), entomologist on staff, contract structure, response time guarantees, and a six-month sample of 4,200+ public customer reviews across Google, Yelp, and Facebook. Full methodology: Editorial Standards →