Termites Don't Wait. Neither Should You.
The Bug Master protects Central Texas homes with Sentricon® — our preferred termite defense that eliminates the entire colony, not just the termites you can see. Family-owned and operating along the IH-35 corridor since 1981.
Free home inspection · No-obligation quote · 512.250.1500
It all started with a little VW Bug in 1981.
Ned Ewart founded The Bug Master out of a single Volkswagen Beetle — his first service vehicle. Forty-plus years later, we're still family-owned, still independent, and still treating every home like it's our own.
No franchise fees. No private-equity owners. No call center. Just a Central Texas family business that's served the IH-35 corridor — from San Marcos to Waco — for over four decades.
By the time you spot termites, they've already been eating for 3–8 years.
Central Texas is one of the highest-risk termite zones in the country. A single colony contains over a million termites — and most homeowner's insurance doesn't cover the damage.
in U.S. termite damage every year
Central Texas homes will need termite treatment
covered by typical homeowner's insurance
How The Bug Master Eliminates Termite Colonies with Sentricon®
Liquid sprays kill the termites you can see. We use Sentricon® to eliminate the ones you can't — including the queen. Here's how our process works.
Stations Installed
We discreetly place Sentricon stations every 10 feet around your home's perimeter — no trenching, no chemicals in your soil.
Termites Find the Bait
Termites naturally forage and discover the stations, preferring the bait over wood. Recruit® Termiticide is more appealing than your home.
Colony Shares the Bait
Workers carry the bait back to feed the entire colony — including soldiers, nymphs, and the queen. They can't molt, so they can't survive.
Colony Eliminated
The whole colony collapses. We keep stations active year-round to detect and destroy any new colonies before they reach your home.
Why The Bug Master uses Sentricon® instead of liquid treatments
We've tried it all in 40+ years of pest control. Sentricon is the only termite system to win the EPA's Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award — it's also what protects the White House, the Statue of Liberty, and the Alamo.
Why We Recommend Sentricon® Over Liquid Treatments
A quick comparison of what most Central Texas homeowners don't know.
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Why Central Texas Homeowners Trust The Bug Master
Certified Sentricon® Specialist
Most pest companies offer Sentricon — we're certified to install and monitor it. Our techs train directly with Corteva, the maker of Sentricon.
Local Texas Operation
We've protected Central Texas homes since 1981. We know the species, the soil, and what termite pressure looks like across every neighborhood along the IH-35 corridor.
Free Inspection, Honest Quote
Your specialist inspects your property at no cost and quotes you a flat price. No surprises, no hidden fees, no upsells you don't need.
Year-Round Protection
Sentricon isn't a one-and-done treatment. We check your stations regularly to catch new colonies before they ever reach your home.
What Central Texas Customers Are Saying
4.9 stars · Trusted across Central Texas since 1981
"Found termite damage in our garage after a renovation. The Bug Master installed Sentricon the same week and explained everything. A year later, no signs of activity. Highly recommend."
"We compared three companies. The Bug Master was the only one that didn't try to upsell us on stuff we didn't need. The tech walked me through every Sentricon station around the house."
"Honest pricing, no high-pressure sales, and the Sentricon stations are nearly invisible in our landscaping. The peace of mind is worth every penny."
Common Questions
Everything Central Texas homeowners want to know before they call.
Is Sentricon® really better than liquid termite treatment?+
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Stop the colony before it stops your home.
Your free Sentricon® inspection takes about 30 minutes. Your $50 off lasts until the end of the month.