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Bed bugs don’t care how clean the house is or how far it is from town. In Oakwood they mostly arrive the same way they do anywhere: in a suitcase after a trip, on a secondhand mattress or couch, or with a guest who just stayed somewhere that had them. Rentals and homes with lots of visitors see them most.
They’re flat, reddish-brown and about a quarter inch long, roughly the size of an apple seed. During the day they hide in mattress seams, box springs, headboards and the cracks of nightstands. They come out at night to feed.
It starts with a free inspection. We check the beds, furniture and nearby rooms to see where the bed bugs are and how far they’ve spread, then give you a plan and a price after the inspection. Before the visit you’ll get a prep list: bag and wash bedding and clothes, clear clutter from around the beds, and leave furniture in place. We treat the beds, furniture, cracks and baseboards where the inspection found them. Most jobs can be scheduled the same week, and monthly payments are available.
How do I know it’s bed bugs and not fleas or mosquitoes? Look at the bed. Bed bugs leave small rusty spots on sheets and mattress seams, and you’ll often find shed skins or live bugs in the seams and corners. Flea bites tend to be around the ankles, and fleas jump.
Can I get rid of bed bugs myself? Store-bought sprays usually kill only the bugs they hit. Bed bugs and their eggs hide in seams, cracks and furniture joints the spray never reaches, and they spread to other rooms when disturbed. A professional inspection looks for where they’re hiding before anything is treated.
Do I have to sign up for a plan? No. Bed bug treatment can be a one-time service; it just takes a short service agreement.
Is the treatment safe for my family and pets? We use eco-friendly products and are pet friendly. Keep kids and pets off treated areas until the product dries.
How much does bed bug treatment cost? It depends on how many rooms are involved and how far they’ve spread. You get your price after the free inspection. Call or text 936-261-7965.
Properties around Oakwood have fire ant habitat everywhere. Pastures, yards, around buildings – they spread fast and build aggressive colonies.
Our Premium and Elite plans include fire ant treatment up to 20,000 sq ft. Larger properties quoted based on actual acreage.
Woods, pastures, low areas that hold water – Oakwood’s got prime mosquito breeding conditions. Spring through fall, they make outdoor time brutal.
Between the pastures, stock tanks and low wooded spots, Oakwood has standing water most of the year. Mosquito control here means treating where they rest and breed around the house, not just fogging the yard once before a cookout.
Mosquito Duo Defense combines fogging with In2Care stations, serviced monthly from March through October as part of a pest control plan.
Older homes, barns, sheds – any wood structure is vulnerable around Oakwood. Humidity and wood create perfect termite conditions.
We inspect, treat with Termidor, and install Sentricon systems for long-term monitoring.
Mice and rats love rural properties. Barns, sheds, workshops – they nest, breed, cause damage.
We trap inside structures, bait exteriors, seal entry points where possible.
Raccoons, squirrels, possums – rural properties attract wildlife. They get into attics, damage structures, tear up insulation.
We trap, remove, seal entry points. Some jobs need clean-up after removal.
Essential or Premium Plan usually works. Quarterly treatments for everyday pests. Premium adds rodent control and fire ant treatment.
More land means more pest pressure. Fire
ants covering larger areas. More mosquitoes. More wildlife. More rodent activity around outbuildings.
Premium or Elite Plan recommended for properties with acreage. Fire ant treatment covers up to 20,000 sq ft – larger areas quoted separately based on actual size and pressure.
Barns, sheds, workshops, storage buildings – all attract rodents and provide harborage for spiders, wasps, and other pests.
We treat main homes plus outbuildings. Additional structures beyond the main home get quoted separately based on size and pest pressure.
Rural properties often have older homes with gaps, wood damage, and moisture issues that pests exploit. Need regular pest control plus careful monitoring for termites and carpenter ants.
Premium or Elite Plan recommended for older Oakwood properties. More comprehensive coverage and better protection against wood-destroying pests.
Quarterly pest control for ants, roaches, spiders, and common invaders. Interior and exterior treatments. Web and wasp nest removal up to 15 feet. Re-service guarantee between visits.
Everything in Essential plus exterior rodent bait stations, fire ant treatment up to 20,000 sq ft, and wasp nest removal up to 30 feet. Better for rural properties with consistent pest pressure.
Complete protection package. Everything above plus Sentricon termite monitoring and carpenter ant treatment. Total peace of mind for your Oakwood property.
Bundle mosquito control or lawn service with any plan and save 10% on both services.
Black widows in barns and storage buildings. Brown recluse in outbuildings and undisturbed spaces. Wolf spiders across properties. Orb weavers building webs between structures and trees.
We treat where spiders actually live – around foundations, under structures, in barns and sheds, around entry points. Not just spray the house and hope.
Argentine ants, rover ants, odorous house ants – they follow water sources into homes. Once they establish trails, they keep coming unless you treat the colony at its source.
We locate nesting sites, treat colonies directly when possible, and create barriers around structures to prevent new colonies from moving in.
Paper wasps, red wasps, mud daubers – they build nests under eaves, in barns, on equipment, around outbuildings. Aggressive and dangerous when disturbed.
We remove nests as part of regular service. Essential Plan covers up to 15 feet, Premium and Elite Plans up to 30 feet for higher locations.
Large black ants tunneling through wood. Common in rural Oakwood properties with older barns, sheds, or homes with moisture problems and wood damage.
Carpenter ant treatment included in Elite Plan. Additional service for Essential or Premium customers who need it.
Common on rural Oakwood properties with pets, livestock, or wildlife activity. We treat yards and outdoor spaces to reduce populations. Combined with vet-approved pet prevention, keeps them controlled.
Some Oakwood properties see scorpion activity. They hide under wood piles, in barns, around rock features. Monthly treatment required for heavy scorpion pressure.
Not included in regular plans. We quote scorpion programs separately based on property size and activity level.
Small kitchen roaches that breed incredibly fast. Need specialized clean-out treatment – multiple visits, intensive prep work, strategic product applications.
Not covered in regular plans because treatment approach is completely different. We quote German roach clean-outs separately based on infestation severity.
Critter Gitters has been in business since 2006, and Oakwood is part of our Leon County service area. We understand rural properties and the unique challenges they face.
Joey’s an Associate Certified Entomologist – one of the highest professional certifications in pest control. Our technicians complete over 100 hours of training annually (state only requires 3). We consult with Board Certified Entomologists on complex rural pest issues.
That expertise matters when dealing with larger properties, multiple structures, or persistent problems that don’t respond to standard treatments.
We also handle specialized services:
We know pest patterns around Oakwood. We know which areas have heavy fire ant pressure. We know where mosquitoes breed worst. We know what works on rural properties with outbuildings and acreage.
That local knowledge and nearly 20 years of experience makes a difference in protecting your property.
Call or text (936) 261-7965. We’ll come assess your property – no charge for inspections in our service area.
We’ll give you a clear recommendation based on your actual property conditions and what you’re dealing with. No pressure, no overselling. Just honest pest control from folks who’ve been in pest control in East Texas since 2006.
process
Your protection starts with a simple conversation.
Our friendly customer service team listens to your concerns, answers questions, and helps schedule an inspection or service visit at your convenience.
We Identify the Source
Our certified technicians perform a detailed inspection of your property — inside and out. We identify pest types, entry points, and contributing conditions to determine exactly what’s happening and why.
Science-Based Targeted Solution
Using proven Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles, we design a treatment plan tailored to your home, pest type, and environment. We use precision applications — not overuse — to ensure safe, effective, and lasting results.
Professional Service Guaranteed
Our trained specialists apply targeted treatments using the latest tools and environmentally responsible products. We treat interior and exterior zones, eliminate nests and harborage areas, and establish a protective barrier around your home.
Certified Local Expertise
Family-Focused Service
Guaranteed Results
WHY CHOOSE US
Science-Based Solutions, Never Guesswork
Reflects our belief that true pest control starts with understanding, not guessing. Drawn from our Integrated Pest Management (IPM) philosophy and “Precision Over Routine”.
Integrity-First Service, Always
We lead with honesty and reliability. At Critter Gitters, integrity means fair pricing, clear communication, and doing the job right the first time—every time.
Training That Exceeds Industry Standards
Our technicians undergo continuous training that goes beyond industry requirements, ensuring every service is performed with expert knowledge, precision, and the latest pest control techniques.
Certified Expertise You Can Trust
Our team is fully licensed and certified, bringing proven expertise to every job. You can trust Critter Gitters for safe, professional, and effective pest control backed by years of experience.
Guaranteed Results — Or We’ll Make It Right
Your satisfaction is our promise. If the covered pests come back, so will we – 100% satisfaction guaranteed.
