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Are you dealing with unwanted pests in your Bethesda home? Better Termite & Pest Control offers comprehensive pest management solutions tailored to the unique needs of Bethesda properties. Since 1968, our family-owned business has been helping homeowners eliminate bugs, rodents, and other pests with effective, lower-impact treatments.
Better Termite & Pest Control has been serving the Bethesda community since 1968 as a proud family-owned business. Now in its third generation of Schulz family management, we’ve built our reputation on delivering thorough, effective pest solutions with customer satisfaction at the forefront.
What sets us apart is our detailed 78-point inspection process that identifies all potential entry points and trouble spots before treatment begins. Our in-house research team has removed 9 harsh chemicals commonly used in the industry, opting instead for reduced-risk materials that we’d feel comfortable using in our own homes.
Unlike many pest control companies, we don’t lock you into binding contracts. You can cancel anytime with 30 days’ notice. We also offer unlimited callbacks between regular service visits to ensure your pest issues reach a stable baseline.
From common household ants and spiders to more persistent problems like roaches, termites, and rodents, our experienced technicians can handle the full spectrum of Bethesda pest issues. We also provide specialized services for fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, and seasonal invaders.
Bethesda presents unique pest control challenges due to its urban-suburban mix and specific environmental factors. The area’s clay-rich soil retains moisture, creating ideal conditions for many pests, particularly in basements and crawl spaces where dampness can attract everything from silverfish to termites.
The seasonal pest trends in Bethesda are distinctive. Mosquitoes become particularly problematic near Rock Creek and other waterways during summer months. Meanwhile, rodent activity increases in older townhomes and neighborhoods during fall and winter as mice and rats seek shelter.
Our deep understanding of Bethesda’s pest ecosystem comes from decades of local experience. We’ve served over 100,000 homes throughout the DC Metro area and earned more than 400 five-star reviews from satisfied customers. As a locally operated business, the Schulz family remains actively involved in overseeing our service quality and community relationships.
Our general pest control program addresses a wide range of common household pests that plague Bethesda homes. We focus on both interior and exterior treatments, applying non-repellent insecticides in cracks and crevices where pests hide and enter.
The exterior foundation of your home receives special attention as it’s the primary defense against invading pests. Our technicians create a protective barrier around your property, focusing on entry points like doorways, windows, utility penetrations, and areas where landscaping meets your home.
For ongoing protection, we recommend quarterly maintenance visits that adjust treatments based on seasonal pest pressures. Between these scheduled services, you’ll enjoy free unlimited callbacks if pests return. This ensures continuous protection without additional costs.
Our product lineup includes lower-impact options like Essentria, Alpine, and EcoVia that have passed our rigorous internal research standards. These products effectively target ants, roaches, spiders, fleas, silverfish, stink bugs and many other common pests while reducing unnecessary chemical exposure.
Every Better Termite & Pest Control service begins with our comprehensive 78-point inspection. This detailed assessment identifies active pest issues and the conditions attracting them to your home.
Based on this inspection, we develop a customized treatment plan targeting your specific pest hot-spots. Whether it’s sealing entry points, addressing moisture issues, or applying targeted treatments, our approach focuses on long-term solutions rather than temporary fixes.
We prioritize reduced-risk materials whenever possible, selecting products that balance effectiveness with lower environmental impact. This thoughtful approach delivers reliable results while minimizing unnecessary chemical usage.
Mosquitoes can make enjoying your Bethesda outdoor spaces nearly impossible, especially during dawn and dusk when they’re most active. These bloodsucking pests aren’t just annoying – they can potentially transmit diseases and cause itchy, uncomfortable bites.
Our mosquito control program tackles the problem with a dual approach. We apply exterior barrier treatments around your property’s perimeter, focusing on resting sites like dense vegetation, ivy patches, and shaded areas where mosquitoes hide during daylight hours.
These treatments combine an adulticide for immediate population reduction with a growth regulator that prevents mosquito larvae from developing into breeding adults. This comprehensive approach breaks the mosquito life cycle for longer-lasting relief.
For environmentally conscious homeowners, we offer the Green In2Care station option as an alternative or supplement to traditional treatments. These innovative stations use mosquitoes themselves to distribute larvicide to breeding sites, targeting multiple generations with minimal environmental impact.
We also provide customized scheduling based on Bethesda’s mosquito season and practical advice on eliminating standing water around your property – from emptying flowerpot saucers to maintaining gutters – further reducing mosquito breeding opportunities.
Our technicians use specialized backpack sprayers to apply mosquito treatments with precision. This equipment allows them to target foliage, shrubbery, and other mosquito resting areas effectively while avoiding beneficial garden plants and blooming flowers.
The growth regulators we incorporate into our treatments work by disrupting the mosquito life cycle at a biological level. Unlike traditional pesticides that only kill adult mosquitoes, these compounds prevent larvae from maturing, providing longer-lasting control with fewer applications.
Many Bethesda homeowners find that bundling mosquito services with other pest programs offers the most comprehensive protection and better value. Our flexible service packages make it easy to customize your pest management approach to your specific needs.
Rodent problems in Bethesda homes require swift, effective intervention. Mice and rats can spread disease, damage property, and contaminate food. Our comprehensive rodent control strategy follows a proven four-step protocol designed for both immediate relief and long-term prevention.
We begin with a thorough inspection to identify entry points, nesting areas, and food sources. This critical first step allows us to understand the full extent of your rodent problem and develop a targeted solution.
Based on the inspection findings, we strategically place tamper-proof bait stations around your property. For indoor concerns, we might recommend snap traps rather than bait stations, especially for rats, to prevent odor problems from rodents dying in inaccessible areas.
Our program includes early follow-up visits, typically at one week and three weeks after initial treatment. These checkups allow us to monitor activity, adjust our approach if needed, and ensure the rodent population is declining as expected.
Pricing for our rodent services typically ranges from $250-$400 for one-time treatments, with ongoing maintenance plans starting at $39 per month. Many Bethesda homeowners find that quarterly maintenance visits provide the most cost-effective long-term protection against rodent reinfestation.
Our rodent control begins with hot-spot identification throughout your property. We look for droppings, gnaw marks, grease trails along walls, and other telltale signs of rodent activity. We’ll also check for food sources like unsecured pet food, bird feeders, or pantry items that might be attracting rodents.
Strategic bait station placement forms the foundation of our rodent management approach. These tamper-resistant devices contain rodenticide that targets mice and rats while remaining inaccessible to children and pets. The stations are positioned along rodent travel routes for maximum effectiveness.
Our technicians return for targeted follow-ups at week one and week three to monitor activity and make any necessary adjustments. This proactive approach ensures we’re addressing your specific rodent issue effectively.
Finally, we implement a quarterly maintenance schedule to prevent future problems. These regular visits allow us to refresh baits, check for new activity, and address any conditions that might attract rodents before they become established.
Termites pose a serious threat to Bethesda homes, especially given our region’s high termite activity levels. As the second-highest termite activity region in the country, local homeowners face significant risk of structural damage from these silent destroyers.
We offer two primary approaches to termite control: preventive Sentricon Always Active bait stations for continuous protection and curative liquid soil treatments for active infestations. Both methods provide robust defense against termites, though they work in different ways.
For new construction in Bethesda, we recommend pre-construction borate wood treatments. These treatments provide long-lasting protection by making structural wood undesirable to termites before they ever have a chance to establish a colony.
All our termite protection plans include annual inspections to identify early termite activity before substantial damage occurs. This proactive approach is crucial considering termites cause over $5 billion in damage annually nationwide, with many homeowners insurance policies excluding termite-related claims.
Sentricon Always Active works by using Recruit HD bait containing noviflumuron, which disrupts the termite molting process. When worker termites find the bait, they carry it back to the colony, sharing it with other termites, including the queen, ultimately leading to colony elimination.
The system provides continuous monitoring even after eliminating existing colonies, offering long-term protection against future termite threats. Stations are checked during annual inspections to ensure they remain effective.
Sentricon installation is non-invasive, requiring no drilling into foundations, trenching around landscaping, or chemical application to soil. This makes it an excellent option for homeowners concerned about minimal environmental impact while still maintaining robust termite protection.
Better Termite & Pest Control has been run by the Schulz family since 1968, providing three generations of local expertise and commitment to Bethesda homeowners.
Choose flexibility with no long-term lock-ins; cancel anytime with 30 days’ notice and enjoy unlimited callbacks until your pest issue reaches a stable baseline.
Our in-house research team eliminated nine industry-standard chemicals, opting for products like Essentria, EcoVia, Alpine, and Borate solutions to reduce risk.
Call and speak directly to a licensed technician—no phone trees or outsourced agents—to get a quote and answers from local experts.
Every service begins with a thorough 78-point inspection to identify entry points, hot spots, and conducive conditions before any treatment.
Our stellar reputation in the DC Metro area is backed by more than 400 five-star reviews from satisfied customers.
With over a century of combined experience, our small team has serviced more than 100,000 homes across Bethesda and the surrounding region.
Easily combine pest, termite, mosquito, and tick protection into a single package to cover all your bases and save on service costs.
We use lower-impact products selected by our research team, removing nine harsh chemicals to minimize risk. Technicians will provide detailed guidelines for re-entry times and precautions.
No. Better Termite & Pest Control specializes in insect and rodent control; for wildlife concerns like raccoons or squirrels, we recommend contacting a licensed wildlife removal provider.
No. We do not treat for bed bugs. Our focus is on common home pests such as ants, roaches, rodents, termites, mosquitoes, ticks, and spiders.
Yes. In most areas, we can dispatch a technician within one business day or less; availability may vary by location—please call to confirm.
We cover American roaches, Ants, Box Elder Bugs, Brown Banded Roaches, Camel Crickets, Centipedes, Cigarette Beetles, Clover Mites, Drugstore Beetles, Spiders, Springtails, Earwigs, Field Crickets, Fire Brats, Fleas, German Roaches, Ground Beetles, Indian Meal Moths, Lady Bugs, Stink Bugs, Termites, Mice, Millipedes, Oriental Roaches, Pill Bugs, Rats, Rice Weevils, Silverfish, Smokeybrown Roaches, Sow Bugs, Ticks, Wasps, Mosquitoes, Carpenter Ants, Carpenter Bees, Hornets, Yellow Jackets.
For most general pests, quarterly service maintains a constant barrier. Rodent issues may require initial follow-ups at one and three weeks, then quarterly checks; termites need annual inspections.
Clear clutter around treatment areas, secure food and utensils, and follow any technician instructions sent prior to service. Preparation ensures efficient, effective treatments.
Maintain clean, dry environments, seal food containers, remove standing water, trim vegetation away from foundations, and address moisture issues; our technicians will point out any specific fixes.
