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Dr. Tex Lawn & Pest

Professional lawn care and pest control for Austin and surrounding areas

5.0· 121 reviews

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No contracts required; cancel anytime
4% discount for annual prepayment
All treatments are pet and people-safe
Licensed in pest control through Texas Department of Agriculture
100% satisfaction guarantee or money-back
Continuous service runs season-to-season until you request cancellation

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Services

8-step organic-based fertilization programPre-emergent and post-emergent weed controlLiquid aerationTop dressing with turkey manure-based compostLawn disease control (brown patch, leaf spot, take-all patch)Chinch bug controlGrub controlArmyworm controlChigger controlTree and shrub fertilizationTree and shrub disease and insect controlFire ant controlFlea and tick controlMosquito controlPerimeter pest controlRat and mouse control

About Dr. Tex Lawn & Pest

Dr. Tex Lawn & Pest is a locally owned and operated company with over 35 years of combined experience serving the greater Austin area. The team specializes in professional lawn care treatments-including 8-step fertilization, weed control, liquid aeration, and top dressing-paired with targeted pest control for fire ants, mosquitoes, fleas, ticks, chinch bugs, grubs, and rodents. All treatments use pet and people-safe formulations, and the company backs every service with a 100% satisfaction money-back guarantee. Dr. Tex handles everything from preventive lawn disease control to tree and shrub care. The fertilization program runs year-round with visits timed to your lawn's seasonal needs. Liquid aeration loosens compacted soil without damaging irrigation systems, and chinch bug and grub control stops infestations before they cause major damage. The company serves residential, commercial, and HOA properties across Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, and surrounding communities. No long-term contracts required-service is continuous until you say otherwise, and you can pay by credit card or prepay annually for a 4% discount.

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Questions people ask

What is liquid aeration and how does it help my lawn?

Liquid aeration uses a humic acid-based treatment sprayed across your lawn to break down compacted soil and improve root growth and water retention. Unlike mechanical aeration, it does not damage irrigation systems or sprinkler heads. Dr. Tex recommends scheduling it twice yearly in spring and fall for best results.

What is included in the 8-step fertilization program?

The program includes 8 visits from early winter through late fall with granular and liquid fertilizer applications tailored to each season, plus pre-emergent and post-emergent weed control. The organic-based formulation is pet and people-safe, and the team monitors for signs of disease and insects at every visit.

What makes top dressing different from regular fertilizer?

Top dressing spreads a nutrient-rich compost layer over your lawn to improve soil quality. Dr. Tex uses turkey manure-based compost with beneficial microbes and acid sand to lower pH. It works best when paired with liquid aeration within 30 days, allowing the loosened soil to better absorb the nutrients.