Lawn & Plant Insects · Austin, Texas
Click Beetles
Long, flat beetles that snap into the air with a click when flipped over. The eyed click beetle has two large false eyespots.
Quick answerMagic Pest & Lawn treats click beetles in Austin-area lawns as its own treatment, priced by lot size. Text a photo and the office can usually tell you what it is. Call or text 512-203-0525.
Signs you have them
- Beetles at lights
- Wireworm larvae in garden soil and potatoes
Why it matters
Adults are a nuisance. Larvae (wireworms) damage roots and root vegetables.
How we treat it
Included in yard and perimeter treatment.
Prevention
- Rotate garden crops
Where we treat click beetles
Season in Central Texas: Active Mar–Aug; peak Apr–Jul.
Magic Pest & Lawn serves Austin and 26 surrounding towns, including:
