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Better Termite and Pest Control brings over 55 years of comprehensive mosquito management experience to Capitol Heights homeowners. As a third-generation, family-owned business operated by the Schulz family since 1968, we’ve built our reputation on delivering effective pest control solutions that residents can trust.
Our internal research team has carefully evaluated thousands of products to create treatment programs that work. We’ve removed 9 harsh chemicals commonly used in our industry, instead choosing better alternatives like Essentria and EcoVia. Additionally, we provide free unlimited callbacks and never lock you into binding contracts.
All Capitol Heights mosquito control services are performed by licensed technicians who understand local pest challenges. Our comprehensive approach combines traditional barrier treatments with innovative In2Care technology to give you maximum protection from mosquitoes throughout the season.
Our mosquito control methodology starts with a detailed property inspection to identify mosquito resting sites and breeding areas. Licensed technicians examine dense foliage, ivy patches, shaded areas under decks, and anywhere mosquitoes might harbor during daylight hours.
We use backpack sprayers to apply a targeted combination of adulticide for immediate knockdown plus insect growth regulator to disrupt the mosquito life cycle. This targeted spray approach focuses on vegetation where mosquitoes rest rather than blanket applications across your entire property.
Follow-up visits occur monthly throughout the active mosquito season, typically April through October. Each visit includes performance checks to ensure treatments remain effective and adjustments based on seasonal mosquito activity patterns in Capitol Heights.
The In2Care mosquito control system represents a breakthrough in environmentally conscious pest management. These specialized stations are strategically placed in shaded resting areas around your Capitol Heights property where mosquitoes naturally congregate.
Each station contains a unique dual-action approach: larvicide on specially treated gauze strips plus an entomopathogenic fungus that targets adult mosquitoes. When mosquitoes enter the stations, they pick up both agents and carry them to other breeding sites, creating a self-disseminating control network.
This innovative system provides long-term mosquito population reduction with minimal impact on beneficial insects like bees and butterflies. Because mosquitoes transport the control agents themselves, In2Care stations effectively treat breeding sites that might otherwise be difficult to locate or access.
Adult mosquitoes land on the treated gauze inside each station, where they pick up larvicide and fungal agents. These contamination agents stick to the mosquitoes as they fly to other locations around your property.
The system provides comprehensive breeding-site control by targeting both adult mosquitoes and their larvae. This dual approach creates population knockdown that builds over time as more mosquitoes encounter the station mechanics.
Capitol Heights experiences significant tick surge activity during spring and fall months when these disease vectors are most active. Our granular broadcast applications in March and November specifically target tick nymphs and adults during their peak activity periods.
Topical ecotone spray treatments along landscape edges from April through October create protective barriers where properties transition from maintained lawns to natural vegetation. These edge areas represent the highest risk zones for tick encounters on residential properties.
Beyond Lyme disease prevention, our tick control program helps protect against other tick-borne illnesses increasingly common in the DC Metro area. We provide homeowners with practical guidance on reducing tick harborage around their properties through landscape management and vegetation control.
Capitol Heights faces significant mosquito pressure from several common species, particularly Aedes albopictus (Asian Tiger mosquito) and Culex pipiens (house mosquito). These species thrive in the humid conditions common throughout the DC Metro region.
Urban density creates numerous breeding opportunities in clogged gutters, forgotten containers, and dense shrubs typical of Capitol Heights neighborhoods. Standing water in areas like storm drains, flower pot saucers, and tarps provides ideal mosquito nurseries close to your home. Our targeted treatment approach specifically addresses these local challenges by focusing on the areas where mosquitoes actually live and breed.
Our treatment process begins with your initial call to discuss your specific mosquito concerns. A licensed technician schedules a comprehensive inspection of your Capitol Heights property to identify problem areas and develop a personalized treatment strategy.
During the application phase, technicians apply targeted treatments to identified mosquito harboring areas. Our 78-point inspection ensures nothing gets missed, while our extensive technician training guarantees consistent, effective service every visit.
Following each treatment, you receive a detailed client report via email summarizing the actions taken and products used. This transparent reporting keeps you informed about exactly what we’ve done to protect your property from mosquitoes.
Our systematic approach ensures comprehensive mosquito control for your Capitol Heights property:
Effective year-round protection requires adapting our treatment approach to match mosquito life cycles and seasonal activity patterns. Our spring startup focuses on eliminating early-season populations before they can establish breeding colonies around your Capitol Heights home.
Peak summer months require monthly barrier treatments to maintain mosquito suppression when reproduction rates are highest. The fall flush targets final generations of mosquitoes before winter dormancy, significantly reducing overwintering populations.
We offer bundling options that combine mosquito control with tick and termite treatments for comprehensive property protection. These bundled programs provide off-season savings while ensuring continuous pest management throughout the year.
Spring treatments target the first larval hatch to prevent early-season population explosions. Monthly barrier treatments continue throughout summer to maintain consistent mosquito suppression during peak activity periods.
Fall applications provide final adult suppression before temperatures drop and include seasonal peaks management strategies. Visit frequency adjusts based on local mosquito pressure and weather conditions, with station removal typically occurring in late October or November.
All products used in our Capitol Heights mosquito control programs are EPA approved and have passed through our internal research team’s evaluation process. Each product is one we would feel comfortable using in our own homes. Our technicians avoid active play areas during applications and maintain appropriate re-entry periods of a few hours for treated areas.
Capitol Heights mosquito control typically requires monthly treatments during peak mosquito season from April through October. We also provide unlimited callbacks between scheduled visits to address any breakthrough mosquito activity at no additional charge.
Our programs effectively control Aedes albopictus (Asian Tiger mosquito), Culex pipiens (house mosquito), Aedes aegypti, and various floodwater mosquito species common to the Capitol Heights area. Each species requires slightly different treatment approaches based on their breeding habits and resting preferences.
Early spring represents the optimal time to begin mosquito control, typically March or April in Capitol Heights. Starting before the first brood emerges allows us to suppress populations before they can establish breeding cycles around your property.
In2Care stations use self-disseminating larvicide and fungal agents that mosquitoes carry to breeding sites throughout your property. Stations placed in shaded resting areas target both adult mosquitoes and their larvae, creating comprehensive population control that builds over time.
We provide same-day or next-day rapid response treatments for urgent mosquito situations in Capitol Heights. These emergency applications focus on immediate knockdown of adult mosquito populations around outdoor events or gathering areas.
Treatment areas include foundation perimeters, tree lines, shrub canopy areas, ivy patches, and potential mosquito breeding sites. We focus on locations where mosquitoes actually rest and breed rather than applying treatments to your entire yard enjoyment areas.
Absolutely. We offer bundling options that combine mosquito treatments with tick control, termite monitoring, and general pest management. These comprehensive programs provide synchronized service scheduling and discounted pricing compared to individual services.
Remove children’s toys and outdoor furniture from treatment areas, ensure pool covers are properly secured, and mow your lawn before scheduled treatments. Empty any containers holding standing water to maximize treatment effectiveness and prevent new mosquito breeding opportunities.
