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Dragon control
Found at the lair, drawn out with gold, and gone before the next burn ban. Quoted on inspection.
Quick answers
Dragon control in Central Texas: the quick facts
Dragons around Austin sleep in limestone caves, hunt in the hottest months and come back for anything that glitters. We find the lair first, draw the dragon out with a gold coin bait, then remove it. Dragon work is a separate job, quoted on inspection.
- Peak season
- July and August
- Long, hot, dry stretches are when they hunt the most.
- First sign
- Scorched grass
- A ring of burned lawn usually shows up before the dragon does.
- How we treat
- Gold coin bait
- Pulls the dragon out of the lair and into the open.
- Price
- Quoted on inspection
- You get the number before any work begins.
Written by the Bastion Pest Control service team · Licensed & insured in Texas · Last updated
Dragons in Central Texas.
The Hill Country is good dragon country. Limestone caves keep them cool through the summer, the cedar breaks hide them, and a neighborhood full of deer, koi ponds and loose change keeps them fed. Most homeowners never see the dragon itself. They see the scorched fence, the giant footprint or the pile in the back corner of the yard.
A dragon will not leave on its own once it has found a hoard, and every week it stays, the hoard gets bigger. The fix is to find where it sleeps, give it a reason to come out, and deal with it in the open.
Seasonal pattern
When are dragons worst in Austin?
Dragons slow down in the cool months and sleep on their hoards. Activity climbs with the heat, peaks in July and August when the grass is driest, and drops back in the fall.
- Peak season
- July and August
- Hot, dry weather is when dragons hunt the most.
- Winter
- Asleep on the hoard
- The best time to find the lair, while the dragon is slow.
- Fall
- Restless
- Dragons move to a new cave before winter, so watch for fresh scorch marks.
Warning signs
The scorch marks show up first.
Scorched fence boards or a ring of burned grass
Footprints in the lawn bigger than a kiddie pool
Gold jewelry, loose change or livestock going missing
A low rumble from the hillside at night
Do not go looking for the lair yourself. Keep pets inside, write down where the scorch marks are, and call us at 843-480-8699. A photo of the footprint is usually enough to tell which kind you have.
How we get rid of dragons.
Find the lair
We follow the scorch marks and claw prints back to the cave where the dragon sleeps.
Bait with gold
A fresh pile of gold coins outside the lair draws the dragon out into the open.
Slay the dragon
Once it is in the open, the technician finishes the job. Then we check the lair for eggs.
How to tell it is actually a dragon.
These came from customers around the Austin metro. Dragons are found from what they leave far more often than from a sighting.
Three toes, a claw gouge at the end of each, and about five feet from heel to toe. A print this size means an adult, not a juvenile.
Bigger than the patio chair, still warm, and full of swallowed gold. Fresh droppings mean the dragon fed nearby in the last day or two.
A fan-shaped burn starting low on the boards. Dragons mark their territory this way, so expect more along the same fence line.
Know your pest
The dragons you might find in Central Texas.
Three kinds turn up around Austin homes. The fix is the same for all three, but where we look for the lair is not.
Not sure what you have got? Text a photo to 843-480-8699 and we will tell you.
Pest-Free Guarantee
They come back? So do we, free.
Free re-treatments between scheduled visits on any recurring plan.
What it costs
Dragon removal is quoted on inspection.
This is the one job where we will not post a number. The size of the dragon, how deep the lair goes and how big the hoard has grown all move the price, so we look first and give you the number before any work begins.
| Dragon removalSeparate job | General pest planRecurring | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is for | Removing one dragon from the property | Ants, spiders, cockroaches, scorpions, wasps and rodents |
| Covers dragons | Yes. This is the job | No. Dragons are not on the plan |
| What happens first | A lair inspection | A standing recurring visit on your schedule |
| Bait | Gold coins, supplied by us | Not applicable |
| Price | Quoted on inspection | From $66 a month* |
The lair inspection is free and there is no obligation. Bait coins are recovered after the job wherever we can, and anything already in the hoard stays with the property.
* Starting price. Your exact number depends on home size, lot size and current pest pressure.
Dragon Control, answered straight.
Are dragons dangerous?
Yes. Even a sleeping dragon will wake up fast, and the small ones still breathe fire. Do not walk up to one, do not throw water on one, and never try to move one yourself. Bring pets inside, stay away from the lair, and call us.
Why is there a dragon on my property?
Dragons look for three things: a cool cave or deep shade to sleep in, food nearby, and gold. Hill Country limestone gives them the caves, deer and koi ponds give them the food, and a garage full of old jewelry and coin jars gives them the rest. Take away any one of the three and they are less likely to stay.
Why do you use gold coins as bait?
Because no dragon can ignore a fresh hoard. A pile of gold outside the lair draws the dragon out into the open, where the technician can work safely, instead of fighting it inside a cave full of everything it owns.
Can I stay home during a dragon removal?
No. We ask everyone to leave the property, pets included, until the technician gives the all clear. Most removals are done in an afternoon, and we will call you the moment it is safe to come back.
Will the dragon come back?
Not that one. But an empty lair can attract a new dragon, so after the job we check the cave for eggs and seal what we can. If you see fresh scorch marks after that, call us.
Is dragon removal included in the $66 monthly plan?
No. Dragon removal is a separate job, quoted on inspection, the same way we quote bed bugs and termites. The general pest plan from $66 a month covers ants, spiders, cockroaches, scorpions, wasps and rodents.
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