Arlington Mosquito Control
Take back your patio, deck, and yard from Arlington's relentless mosquitoes with monthly treatments and no binding contracts
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Mosquito Control Built for Arlington's Stream Valleys and Tree Canopy
Arlington County packs over 160 parks, multiple stream corridors, and one of the densest mature tree canopies in Northern Virginia into just 26 square miles. That shade, moisture, and proximity to the Potomac River creates persistent mosquito pressure from Clarendon to Shirlington, from the Rosslyn high-rises down to the Four Mile Run trail.
Better Termite & Pest Control has served Arlington families since 1968. Our internal research team has eliminated 9 harsh chemicals from our treatment programs, replacing them with reduced-risk products like Essentria and EcoVia. These are products we use in our own backyards and feel comfortable with around our own families.
Every Arlington mosquito control plan includes unlimited callbacks at no extra cost. If mosquitoes come back between visits, so do we. No binding contracts, no cancellation fees. Call 703-683-2000 to talk directly with a licensed technician about your property.
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How Arlington Mosquito Control Works
Our approach starts with a comprehensive property inspection where licensed technicians map every breeding source and resting area around your home. In Arlington, that means paying close attention to leaf litter along stream valley edges, standing water in clogged gutters on older homes, and dense vegetation where mosquitoes congregate during the day.
During treatment, we use professional backpack sprayers to apply a targeted combination of adulticide for immediate knockdown and insect growth regulator to break the mosquito lifecycle. Barrier treatments focus on shrub lines, deck undersides, eave overhangs, and shaded vegetation. We treat the specific spots where mosquitoes actually rest, not your entire yard.
Follow-up visits happen monthly from April through October, with each treatment building on the last to create layered protection. Our unlimited callback policy means we'll return between visits if activity picks up after heavy rain or a particularly humid stretch.
In2Care: Mosquito Control That Spreads Itself
With stream valleys running through the county and over 160 parks bordering residential neighborhoods, traditional spray-only programs can't reach every breeding source in Arlington. In2Care turns mosquitoes into the delivery system.
We place specialized stations in shaded areas around your property. Egg-laying females are attracted to the water inside, where they contact gauze strips treated with larvicide and a beneficial fungus. Contaminated mosquitoes then carry these control agents to hidden water sources in nearby parks, stream corridors, and neighboring properties that no technician could manually reach.
Why In2Care Works Well in Arlington
- Auto-dissemination reaches breeding sites in Gulf Branch, Four Mile Run, and Long Branch corridors beyond your property line
- Targets both adult mosquitoes and developing larvae in a single system
- No-spray approach works continuously between technician visits
- Complements barrier sprays for dual-layer protection through the entire season
Monthly barrier treatments from April through October keep Arlington yards comfortable for outdoor dining and entertaining
The Asian tiger mosquito is the most aggressive daytime biter across Arlington, thriving under the county's dense tree canopy
Perimeter treatments target the shaded areas where mosquitoes rest in neighborhoods like Ashton Heights and Westover
Striped legs identify the Asian tiger mosquito, Arlington's most persistent daytime pest from Clarendon to Shirlington
Arlington's mature tree canopy along streets in Clarendon, Lyon Village, and Cherrydale creates the shaded conditions mosquitoes prefer
Mosquitoes congregate in shaded garden areas and dense vegetation throughout Arlington's tree-lined neighborhoods
Arlington Tick Control for Park-Adjacent Properties
Arlington's extensive trail system, wooded stream valleys, and the edge habitat where backyards in Westover, Donaldson Run, and Bluemont meet natural areas create strong tick habitat. Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever are real concerns throughout the county.
Our tick program uses granular applications in March and November to target seasonal population surges. From April through October, we apply foliar sprays along the ecotone, the transition zone where your maintained lawn meets natural vegetation. This boundary is where most tick encounters with people and pets actually happen.
Arlington Tick Control Strategy
- Spring and fall granular treatments during peak tick activity windows
- Ecotone spray along lawn-to-woods transition zones where exposure is highest
- Damminix Tick Tubes that target ticks through the mouse-tick lifecycle
- All products vetted by our internal research team for reduced environmental impact
Why Arlington Has Such Persistent Mosquito Pressure
Arlington County sits along the Potomac River and is crossed by several stream corridors: Four Mile Run, Gulf Branch, Long Branch, and Donaldson Run. These waterways, combined with over 160 parks and a deliberately preserved mature tree canopy, create the shaded, moist microhabitats where mosquitoes breed and rest. Neighborhoods like Ashton Heights, Lyon Village, Cherrydale, and Old Dominion are built among some of the densest tree cover in Northern Virginia.
Aedes albopictus, the Asian tiger mosquito, is the county's most aggressive species. It bites during daylight hours and thrives under heavy canopy. Culex pipiens, the common house mosquito, becomes active at dusk and breeds in standing water from clogged gutters on 1940s bungalows to flat rooftops in Rosslyn towers. Arlington's older housing stock, from the Cape Cods in Westover to garden apartments along Columbia Pike, often has aging drainage systems that hold water after summer thunderstorms.
The humid subtropical climate brings average summer highs near 88°F with 41-43 inches of annual rainfall spread through the year. That extends the active mosquito season well into October. Properties near Glencarlyn Park, the Potomac Overlook, and along the Four Mile Run trail face especially heavy pressure because of continuous green corridors connecting water, woods, and residential areas across ZIP codes 22201 through 22213.
Seasonal Mosquito Control Schedule for Arlington
March: Pre-season larvicide and granular tick applications. We target early breeding sites before temperatures consistently reach 50°F and mosquito activity ramps up. Starting early gives Arlington homeowners a head start before populations explode along the stream corridors.
April through October: Monthly barrier spray treatments hit foliage, building perimeters, and shaded resting zones. Each visit builds on the previous one. During peak summer months with heavy rainfall, we may recommend treatments every 3 weeks for properties near Four Mile Run or Glencarlyn Park where mosquito pressure is strongest.
November: Fall wrap-up with final granular tick treatment and property winterization recommendations. This reduces overwintering populations and sets you up for a lower-pressure start the following spring.
What to Expect After Each Visit
After every treatment, we email you a "Know We Did" report detailing exactly which products were applied and where. Our unlimited callback policy means we'll come back between visits if mosquito activity increases. You'll never be charged extra to get the results you're paying for.
Bundle Mosquito Control with Year-Round Protection
Most Arlington homeowners deal with more than just mosquitoes. The same tree canopy and stream valleys that drive mosquito populations also support ticks, ants, spiders, and rodents looking for entry points into older homes through aging foundations, crawlspaces, and original masonry.
Our SeasonGuard+ program bundles mosquito control, tick prevention, Sentricon termite monitoring, and general pest management into a single monthly plan starting at $95/month. You get 9 strategically timed visits per year, one consolidated bill, and unlimited callbacks across all covered pests.
What SeasonGuard+ Covers
- Monthly mosquito barrier sprays from April through October
- Spring and fall granular tick treatments plus Damminix Tick Tubes
- Sentricon termite baiting system with annual inspection
- Coverage for 35 common local pests including ants, spiders, crickets, and mice
- Unlimited callbacks for any covered pest between scheduled visits
What Arlington Area Homeowners Are Saying
1,100+ 5 Star Reviews on Google "I love Darren over at Better Termite. He is always so attentive and kind, and really goes, IMO, out of his way to do a fantastic job. And I am so happy that I had NO MOSQUITOES this summer in my backyard in spite of the fact that there is a drainage area right behind my house, and that is 100% because of Better Termites services."
"Better Termite uses pet-friendly, but not spider-friendly products, and we are now creepy crawly-free! Over the years, they've also tackled ants, bees, and HORRIBLE paper wasps! Cindy and Darren are awesome to work with, and really know their stuff! I can't recommend this company enough."
"Daren did an outstanding job conducting my termite inspection today. He was right on time and extremely professional thorough throughout the entire process. Cindy also expertly took care of me throughout the process. Outstanding job!"
"Better Termite has been keeping our house bug free for years with regular perimeter treatments. As a small, family owned business, they are able to personalize their approach based on your needs. It's clear that they prioritize customer service and communication. Highly recommend!"
"I highly recommend this company for your home pest control. Their technicians are thorough and have prevented any unwanted problems from happening on our property. During our last treatment, Jasmine took care of our outdoor spider webs without us even asking. That attention to detail speaks volumes."
"I love Darren over at Better Termite. He is always so attentive and kind, and really goes, IMO, out of his way to do a fantastic job. And I am so happy that I had NO MOSQUITOES this summer in my backyard in spite of the fact that there is a drainage area right behind my house, and that is 100% because of Better Termites services."
"Better Termite uses pet-friendly, but not spider-friendly products, and we are now creepy crawly-free! Over the years, they've also tackled ants, bees, and HORRIBLE paper wasps! Cindy and Darren are awesome to work with, and really know their stuff! I can't recommend this company enough."
"Daren did an outstanding job conducting my termite inspection today. He was right on time and extremely professional thorough throughout the entire process. Cindy also expertly took care of me throughout the process. Outstanding job!"
"Better Termite has been keeping our house bug free for years with regular perimeter treatments. As a small, family owned business, they are able to personalize their approach based on your needs. It's clear that they prioritize customer service and communication. Highly recommend!"
"I highly recommend this company for your home pest control. Their technicians are thorough and have prevented any unwanted problems from happening on our property. During our last treatment, Jasmine took care of our outdoor spider webs without us even asking. That attention to detail speaks volumes."
Serving All of Arlington County & Surrounding Areas
Proudly serving Clarendon, Ballston, Shirlington, Rosslyn, Crystal City, Westover, and all Arlington neighborhoods since 1968.