Chem-free Organic Pest & Lawn Services provides professional, environmentally responsible pest management, rodent exclusion, and natural lawn care for residential and commercial properties throughout the Austin metro area. Led by Operations Manager and Associate Certified Entomologist John Howie, Chem-free specializes in Integrated Pest Management (IPM). We use ecosystem-focused solutions to resolve pest pressures while protecting the environmental balance of your home and property, honoring Bobby Jenkins’ commitment to low-impact, sustainable property care since 1990.
In Central Texas, our vibrant natural environment means that wildlife, insects, and humans live in close proximity. Austin’s unique climate – marked by sudden heavy rains, prolonged dry spells, and shifting clay soils – constantly alters pest habitats. When conditions outdoors become extreme, opportunistic pests like ants, rodents, and scorpions naturally seek shelter inside our homes.
While comprehensive pest management often balances multiple technical treatment methods for rapid structural protection, Chem-free focuses exclusively on an organic, low-impact philosophy. We design our protocols around natural insect behaviors and environmental adjustments. By identifying why pests are attracted to your property in the first place, we can manage habitats and implement physical exclusions to discourage pests naturally, keeping your home’s ecosystem in perfect balance.
Our highly specialized Austin team provides an elite level of technical training and field expertise that stands apart in the industry:
We provide a systematic, nature-aligned approach to property management:
We utilize a multi-step inspection and exclusion process. By sealing physical entry points and applying botanical, mineral, and highly targeted low-impact materials, we keep pests out of your living spaces while minimizing any footprint on the surrounding environment.
Rats, mice, and squirrels take advantage of architectural transitions to nest inside attics. John Howie uses his construction background to perform forensic structural checks, humanely removing wildlife and permanently sealing entry pathways using durable, pest-proof building materials.
Led by William James Tabor’s expertise, we excel at managing invasive ant and stinging insect colonies. We use eco-friendly baiting logic that relies on the pests’ natural social habits to clear the colony, ensuring we solve the root problem without broad-spectrum runoff.
A thriving, naturally resistant lawn starts with healthy soil biology. We provide specialized, eco-friendly fertilization, natural weed management, and soil aeration tailored for Austin’s native grasses and shifting soils, allowing you to enjoy a beautiful yard that remains naturally resilient against pests.
Engineered specifically for the rigorous demands of hospitality, multi-family housing, healthcare, and educational campuses, our audit-ready Integrated Pest Management (IPM) protocols protect your brand equity and mitigate operational risk. Under strict QualityPro certified standards, we deliver advanced structural exclusion and target-specific solutions that guarantee full regulatory compliance without disrupting your business continuity.
Every Chem-free relationship begins with a comprehensive Structural Exclusion Audit. John Howie and our certified specialists look closely at your home’s exterior envelope. Instead of simply treating a wall, we inspect weep holes, roof intersections, plumbing penetrations, and landscape clearance. This allows us to identify the specific structural factors inviting pests inside, creating a clear, product-minimal plan to fortify your home’s perimeter.
Effective property care extends into the yard. Our initial visit evaluates environmental factors that can attract pests: over-watered turf, dense mulch beds, or organic debris piles. By helping you make minor modifications to your landscaping and watering cycles, we naturally lower the moisture and shelter options available to pests, making your property fundamentally less hospitable to unwanted invaders.
"This was my first service with Chem-Free for fire ants. I was a little bit nervous about it, but lucky me, I got Caleb as my technician. I had some questions and concerns and he was very kind and pa..." More
"Greg Champine is the best of the best. Always takes top notch care with my home, and my cats!! He’s very attentive to detail, never misses a spot, and extremely thorough. I have yet to see a bug sin..." More
"Our Chem Free technicians have always been awesome. Not only are they prompt professional, thorough, effective, and friendly, but they always educate us about the bugs we are seeing and giving us DIY ..." More
Ants are drawn to dishwashers by moisture, warmth and food residue. In Texas, seasonal weather patterns make this a common problem. Cleaning your dishwasher regularly and sealing entry points can help, but recurring infestations usually call for professional pest control.
Mosquitoes do come out in the rain and light rain can actually increase their activity by raising humidity levels and creating new breeding grounds. The real surge typically hits 3 to 7 days after rainfall, making it important for Texas homeowners to act quickly after storms.
As temperatures rise, our excitement to head outside and enjoy the weather can quickly turn sour when we find ourselves slapping at mosquitoes and scratching itchy bites. If this has happened to you, you might find yourself wondering whether mosquitoes bite during the day. Surely there’s a period when they’re less active and you can enjoy some outdoor time without being bothered—right?
