Arlington Pest Control
Protecting Arlington homes since 1968 with reduced-risk treatments, no contracts, and three generations of local expertise
Family Owned
57 years of experience serving local homes with pets and kids.
Lower Risk Products
Our research team picked materials better for the planet & your home
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We don't lock you in with paperwork. Stay because it works.
Arlington Pest Control Services You Can Count On
Better Termite & Pest Control has been serving Arlington families since 1968. Three generations of the Schulz family have built this business on a simple idea: treat every home the way we'd treat our own. That means using reduced-risk products our research team hand-picked after reviewing thousands of studies, and removing 9 of the harshest chemicals common in our industry.
Arlington's mix of older brick colonials in Lyon Village and Ashton Heights, garden apartments in Westover and Fairlington, and high-rise condos along the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor means pest pressures vary block by block. Our licensed technicians know Arlington's housing stock and tailor every treatment to your property's specific challenges.
Every plan includes unlimited free callbacks until your home reaches a solid baseline. No binding contracts. Call 703-683-2000 and talk directly with a licensed technician about your situation.
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Why Arlington Homes Face Unique Pest Challenges
Arlington sits directly across the Potomac from Washington, DC, packed into just 26 square miles with roughly 244,000 residents. That density, combined with Four Mile Run cutting through the county, the Potomac shoreline, and over 160 parks with 1,700 acres of green space, creates the perfect environment for ants, roaches, rodents, mosquitoes, and termites to thrive.
About 20% of Arlington's homes were built before 1950. Neighborhoods like Maywood, Lyon Village, and Ashton Heights have beautiful older homes with basements, crawlspaces, and brick foundations. These are prone to water getting in, rodent entry, and termite damage. Meanwhile, the packed restaurant strips in Clarendon, Ballston, and Crystal City give roaches and rats a year-round food source right next to where people live.
Hot, humid summers averaging 29 days above 90°F and 43 inches of annual rainfall fuel mosquito breeding along Four Mile Run, Glencarlyn Park, and the Potomac corridor. Winters aren't cold enough for a deep freeze, so many pests survive into spring. Since 1968, our local experience has taught us exactly how Arlington's seasons and neighborhoods affect pest activity.
General Pest Control in Arlington
Our Arlington pest control starts with a 78-point home inspection. A licensed technician checks every entry point, moisture issue, and sign of pest activity throughout your property. In Arlington, that means inspecting aging brickwork in Cherrydale colonials, checking crawlspace vents in Arlington Forest Cape Cods, and examining shared walls in Fairlington townhomes.
We then treat interior cracks and crevices where pests actually live and travel. On the outside, we apply a perimeter barrier using products like Essentria and Alpine. These let pests pick up the treatment and carry it back to their colonies. That eliminates the source instead of just pushing them somewhere else.
Our TriGuard Pest plan includes 3 scheduled treatments per year, targeting specific pests active during each season. Ants and spiders in spring, roaches and stink bugs in summer, mice seeking warmth in fall. Plus unlimited callbacks between visits if you spot anything between treatments.
What We Cover
Ants, roaches (American, German, Oriental, Smokybrown), spiders, stink bugs, silverfish, centipedes, millipedes, crickets, earwigs, fleas, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets, and more. We handle 35 common local pests under our standard plans.
Ant Control for Arlington Properties
Ants are Arlington's number one pest complaint. Pavement ants colonize along sidewalks, driveways, and foundation cracks throughout neighborhoods like Ballston, Courthouse, and Columbia Pike. Carpenter ants target moisture-damaged wood in older homes near Glencarlyn Park and Four Mile Run, where mature tree canopy keeps yards damp.
Our ant control protocol uses non-repellent treatments that ants carry back to their colony. Instead of just killing the ants you see, we eliminate the entire nest. For carpenter ants, we trace activity back to the source and treat wall voids and structural timber directly. We also address the moisture conditions that attract them in the first place.
Arlington's dense landscaping and historic homes with aging brickwork create endless entry points for ants. Our technicians know where to look and how to seal the gap between a quick fix and lasting control. Ant plans start at $39/month with a one-time setup fee.
Rodent bait stations placed around Arlington properties provide ongoing protection against mice and rats
Pavement ants are one of the most common ant species in Arlington, nesting along sidewalks, driveways, and foundations
Spider web removal and exterior treatments keep Arlington porches and eaves clear throughout the season
Stink bugs push into Arlington homes each fall through gaps around windows and doors
Family-owned since 1968, proudly serving Arlington and over 100,000 homes across the DC metro area
Ants establish colonies along pavement edges in Arlington neighborhoods and migrate toward foundations during warm months
Rodent Control in Arlington
Arlington's dense urban corridors and restaurant-heavy neighborhoods in Clarendon, Ballston, and Crystal City provide year-round food sources for mice and rats. Older homes with aging brickwork, utility penetrations, and unfinished basements give rodents easy access. Even newer townhomes along Columbia Pike aren't immune when rodent populations spike in colder months.
Our proven 4-step rodent protocol starts with a thorough inspection to identify entry points, nesting areas, and activity hotspots. We place tamper-proof bait stations for mice and snap traps for rats (to prevent odor issues from animals dying in walls). Early follow-ups at 1 and 3 weeks let us adjust the approach quickly.
Scheduled re-baiting visits maintain long-term protection against new rodent populations. We also provide exclusion guidance for sealing entry points once active populations are controlled. Most importantly, you get unlimited callbacks until the problem is completely resolved. One-time rodent services run $250-$400, or plans start at $39/month.
Seasonal Pest Protection for Arlington Homes
Arlington's four distinct seasons bring different pest pressures to your doorstep. Spring activates ant colonies and termite swarmers. Summer brings mosquitoes from Four Mile Run and the Potomac, plus spiders and roaches thrive in the heat and humidity. Fall pushes stink bugs, lady bugs, and box elder bugs through gaps in siding and around windows. Winter drives mice and rats indoors through foundation cracks.
Our seasonal approach means we're treating for the right pests at the right time. Each scheduled visit targets what's actually active in Arlington during that season, not a generic spray-and-pray routine. We adjust based on what we find during every 78-point inspection.
Bundle and Save with SeasonGuard+
Our most comprehensive plan covers pest control, termite monitoring with Sentricon, mosquito treatments, and tick prevention in one monthly bill starting at $95/month. You get 9 visits per year and unlimited callbacks for any covered pest. One bill, one schedule, complete protection for your Arlington home.
Mosquito and Tick Control in Arlington
Four Mile Run drains two-thirds of Arlington County, creating miles of slow-moving water and shaded stream banks where mosquitoes breed. Add the Potomac River corridor, Theodore Roosevelt Island, and Arlington's 160+ parks, and mosquito pressure builds fast from April through October.
Our monthly barrier sprays target foliage edges, deck undersides, and shaded resting spots where mosquitoes actually hide during the day. For tick control, we apply granular treatments in spring and fall and deploy Damminix Tick Tubes that break the mouse-tick lifecycle. Properties near Glencarlyn Park, Bluemont Park, and the W&OD Trail face the heaviest tick exposure.
We also offer In2Care mosquito stations as a no-spray option. Mosquitoes pick up a treatment from the station and carry it to other breeding sites on their own. This reaches hidden water sources that no technician could ever find or spray.
What Arlington Area Homeowners Are Saying
1,100+ 5 Star Reviews on Google "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. I know if I have any problems in the future. I will definitely call these folks. Outstanding job!!"
"...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! Further, Cindy and Darren are awesome to work with, and really know their stuff! I can't recommend this company enough."
"I have been a client of Better Termite & Pest Control for decades. Their service is always A+. Cindy has always been helpful with clear explanations and quick to follow up. Being my main contact Cindy gives me great confidence in the company."
"Steve was very accommodating and patient in explaining what we're dealing with and what measures he recommended to address our rodent issue. He walked through and assessed our home thoroughly for areas of concern and walked my wife and I through the treatment plan and why he recommended the treatments. Steve's customer service skills were fantastic... My wife and I are extremely grateful for you both!"
"...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. We recently had a swarm of a stinging insect take shelter under our ground-level deck, and they researched, bought necessary equipment, and came up with the best way to treat it. Highly recommend!"
"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. I know if I have any problems in the future. I will definitely call these folks. Outstanding job!!"
"...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! Further, Cindy and Darren are awesome to work with, and really know their stuff! I can't recommend this company enough."
"I have been a client of Better Termite & Pest Control for decades. Their service is always A+. Cindy has always been helpful with clear explanations and quick to follow up. Being my main contact Cindy gives me great confidence in the company."
"Steve was very accommodating and patient in explaining what we're dealing with and what measures he recommended to address our rodent issue. He walked through and assessed our home thoroughly for areas of concern and walked my wife and I through the treatment plan and why he recommended the treatments. Steve's customer service skills were fantastic... My wife and I are extremely grateful for you both!"
"...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. We recently had a swarm of a stinging insect take shelter under our ground-level deck, and they researched, bought necessary equipment, and came up with the best way to treat it. Highly recommend!"
Our Process
Family-Owned Since 1968
Three generations of the Schulz family have served Arlington and the DC metro area with hands-on expertise and a personal touch.
Internal Research Team
Our in-house experts review thousands of studies to select reduced-risk treatments. We removed 9 harsh chemicals common in our industry.
No Binding Contracts
Cancel anytime with 30 days notice. No penalties, no hidden fees. Stay because the results speak for themselves.
Unlimited Free Callbacks
Seeing pests between scheduled visits? We'll come back and retreat at no extra cost until you reach a solid baseline.
Transparent Service Reports
After every visit we email you a report detailing what we did and which products we used on your property.
78-Point Inspection
Every service starts with a detailed inspection covering entry points, moisture issues, and active pest activity.
Talk to a Real Person
Call and speak directly with a licensed technician for a customized quote. No phone trees, no outsourced operators.
400+ Five-Star Reviews
Trusted by over 100,000 homes across the DC metro with hundreds of glowing reviews from real homeowners.
Serving All of Arlington County & Surrounding Areas
Proudly serving Clarendon, Ballston, Rosslyn, Lyon Village, Ashton Heights, Cherrydale, Yorktown, Westover, Shirlington, Fairlington, Crystal City, Pentagon City, Columbia Pike, Bluemont, Arlington Forest, and all surrounding neighborhoods since 1968.