The Bug Master

The Bug Master runs pest control services from San Marcos, Texas. They handle residential and commercial jobs that cover ants, roaches, termites, bed bugs, fleas, spiders, scorpions, mosquitoes, rodents such as rats, mice and squirrels, plus bird removal. They also provide green pest control options and free termite inspections along with prevention steps and WDI reports. Customers reach them through the listed phone numbers and address in town.

Homeowners call when ants show up in kitchens or bedrooms after other attempts fail, when scorpions appear inside, or when rodents keep showing activity around the property. Techs named Daniel, Mufasa, Topper, Ronnie, Robert, Adam, Sterling, Renaldo and Jose inspect the full inside and outside areas, treat the spots directly, adjust the approach based on what the customer has seen, and return without charge if the issue comes back. Results include kitchens staying clear of ants, fewer rodents after targeted bait changes, and homes free of gnats or roaches after one thorough visit.

They set up appointments quickly after a request, send the chosen tech who arrives on time and texts or calls ahead, and explains the work before and after. Phone staff stays professional during changes or questions, sometimes waiving a fee, and techs show photos of findings or point out fixes the owner can handle. Service stays in the San Marcos area with contact through the listed numbers.

They hold a 4.9 rating from 511 reviews. Reviewers keep noting the same points about the techs being on time, thorough during inspections, clear when they explain, and effective at stopping the problems for good.

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“Literally have only had incredible experiences! Fast, responsive, and friendly! Weve had Parker and he’s the best!”

“Daniel is hands down the best bug technician we’ve ever worked with. He’s incredibly polite, respectful, and always takes the time to explain what he’s doing and why. His thoroughness gives us real peace of mind — you can tell he genuinely cares about solving the problem, not just rushing through the job. If you want someone who shows up with professionalism, knows what he’s doing, and treats your home with respect, Daniel is the one to ask for. Highly recommend!”

“Mufasa is very thorough with the Pest Control. I always have great results. He takes the time to ask what bugs we have seen and sparys accordingly .. Thank you Mufasa...”

“Sterling did an excellent job. Bug Master does not disappoint. I made the request for Sterling to come when scorpions started to show up in the house. Bug Master was quick to set up the appointment. So glad to they were promptly came to help address the issue.”

“After reaching out to cancel services due to deciding to service my home myself, I was informed of the cancellation fee. These guys were kind enough to waive the fee which I think goes a long way in regards to customer service. They were professional and well mannered when speaking over the phone. They promptly emailed my agreement and waited while I reviewed. They were also respectful to my wife while they showed up to service my home. Thanks guys!”

“Topper was very polite and professional. He did the job requested very thoroughly, and even asked if there were any other areas of concern. He answered all of my questions patiently, and made me comfortable that the treatment options won't be harmful to my dogs.”

“Our regular guy. He always does a great job. Takes the time to text before arrival. Happy to discuss any issues and since he’s been servicing our house, we haven’t had any.”

“Ronnie was very professional and friendly. He was a pleasure to have out at our house to provide the Bug Master service. Definitely looking forward to having him come out again. Knowledgeable and helpful and pointed out place of concern that I could fix to make our house even more pest free.”

“We’ve been working with Topper from Bug Master for about a year now, and we couldn’t be happier with his service. We were dealing with some persistent rodent issues, and he has been incredibly thorough, professional, and kind. He always shows up on time, communicates clearly, and takes the time to explain what he’s doing and why. It’s clear he takes pride in his work and genuinely cares about solving the problem. Thanks to his efforts, we’ve seen a huge improvement and feel confident knowing he’s on top of things. Highly recommend!”

“Daniel is always on time, courteous and trustworthy. He is very friendly and attentive to any questions or requests. This man makes this company the best in our opinion!”

“The last two,techs that were here were really great. Thank you. … but Adam is definitely way above the rest. He is extremely knowledgeable about our rat problem, re checked the problem area, and went into detail on how these pests operate. Our 4 traps were empty again, and partially chewed on. Adam explained why, and refilled the traps with 8 bait packets each instead of 👏🏼2. He suggested we continue checking the surrounding area, and to call you for another inspection if in doubt if bait is gone again. Adam did a great job for us today. Thank you 👍🏼👏🏼”

“Mufasa is a great tech! Always great about keeping me notified of his estimated arrival time and goes over any concerns he notices upon inspection. He’s always professional as well as polite. It’s clear that he takes pride in customer service/education. I hope future techs who train under him take notice of his people skills and follow in his footsteps. He’s a valuable asset to The Bug Master!!!”

“Daniel has serviced us for around 19 years. He’s simply the best! Very professional, thorough, efficient, problem solver & friendly. We are very happy & grateful for Daniel & Bug Master.”

“Renaldo was so thorough. No more ants in our kitchen! Really excellent service. We have tried other pest control companies and stay with Bug Master because the others can’t keep our house pest free like Bug Master.”

“Jose was great, very thorough and I appreciate the extra effort in attacking my gnats!”

“Topper came out to serve our property after we saw some potential rodent activity. He was right on time (8am!) and was thorough with his work. He showed us photos once done, told us about what he found and did, and made sure we knew what to do if we had issues in the future.”

“Ronnie, was absolutely amazing! Super personable and went above and beyond to help us with our ant hills that keep popping up. Definitely request him if you can!”

“Mr Robert who came to service my house was very professional and courteous. He explained everything he was going to do before he began to work. When he was done he showed me room by room what he had done. I felt very confortable with Robert in my house, plus my dog liked him.”

“I've been using The Bug Master for awhile and I've enjoyed their services. Robert is an excellent employee and has always been so nice and friendly. He's also fast and efficient. I also appreciate his flexibility and that he calls before he arrives so I can make sure someone is available to let him in.”

“We were battling ants in our bedroom for a month unsuccessfully. Tried everything that usually works with no luck. Got in contact with Bug Master to help put an end to it. They sent out Robert who practically inspected everything inside and out. He treated the ants directly and by proximity, including outside and in the attic. This worked almost instantly, but the nest being so big, we started seeing a come back. I let them know and Robert was right back out here at no charge. Haven’t seen a single ant since and now we can sleep in peace and work to seal up our wall. Great work for a good price!”