The Austin Pest Control Podcast

Austin Pest Control is a locally owned and independently operated pest control company that has been protecting homes and businesses across Central Texas since 2013. The company was founded by Tyson Kearns, who moved his family from the Rocky Mountains to Round Rock, Texas and launched what started as a one-person operation built on nine years of prior industry experience working as a technician, Chief Marketing Officer, and in management at Preventive Pest Control. Tyson built Stride around a mission statement that still drives every decision the company makes today: to provide the best possible pest control service, in the nicest possible way. What started in Round Rock has grown into a team of over 20 employees operating out of offices in Austin and San Antonio, serving communities throughout Central Texas including Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Georgetown, Hutto, Leander, Kyle, Buda, and dozens more. Stride is not a franchise. It is a family-run, independent company where the owner is directly accessible to customers and personally invested in the quality of every service call. The company's certifications and industry credentials place it at the top of the pest management field in Central Texas. Stride holds both QualityPro and GreenPro certifications through the National Pest Management Association's Foundation for Professional Pest Management. QualityPro is widely recognized as the highest accreditation in the pest control industry, requiring background checks on all employees, drug-free workplace policies, and adherence to 16 standards that exceed state and federal requirements. GreenPro recognizes the company's commitment to reduced-risk, environmentally responsible treatment methods. Austin/Round Rock Office Manager Michael Honeycutt holds an Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE) designation through the Entomological Society of America, a credential that requires five or more years of experience and comprehensive examination in entomology. Stride is an active member of the Texas Pest Control Association, the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce, and the Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce, holds a BBB A+ rating for both the Austin and San Antonio locations with zero complaints on file, and in 2025 was voted Best Pest Control Company in the 12th Annual Best of Round Rock Awards, a community-driven program that drew 50,000 votes across 191 categories and 943 businesses. With a 4.9-star rating across more than 2,400 reviews on Google, Yelp, and Facebook, Stride's reputation is built on documented results from nearly 12,000 customers served over 13 years. Technicians like Cade, Alexander, Jonah, Raul, Ramone, Tyler, Henry, and David are called out by name in verified reviews for their thoroughness, professionalism, and willingness to take the time to explain what they are treating and why. The company offers same-day service when you call before 3 PM, guarantees service within 24 hours, and backs every maintenance plan with unlimited free re-services between scheduled visits. If the problem comes back, so does Stride, at no additional charge. In 13 years and nearly 12,000 customers, the compay has never had to issue a refund under its satisfaction guarantee. Austin Pest Control 15305 Ginger St, Austin, TX 78728 (512) 777-1339