Clinton Mosquito Control
Take back your yard with monthly mosquito treatments from a local, family-owned team that's removed 9 harsh chemicals from our programs
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
No Contracts
We don't lock you in with paperwork. Stay because it works.
Why Clinton Homeowners Choose Better Termite for Mosquito Control
If you live near Cosca Regional Park, along Piscataway Creek, or in neighborhoods like Windbrook, Thrift, or Clinton Heights, you already know how bad mosquito season gets. Lake Cosca, nearby wetlands, and dozens of stormwater retention ponds create breeding conditions that make backyard barbecues miserable from April through October.
Better Termite & Pest Control has served the DC Metro area since 1968, and our Clinton mosquito control programs reflect what we've learned over three generations. We've eliminated 9 of the harshest chemicals common in our industry and replaced them with reduced-risk products like Essentria and EcoVia that our research team selected. These are products we use in our own homes.
Every program comes with unlimited callbacks between scheduled visits. If mosquitoes come back, so do we, at no extra cost. And because we don't lock you into binding contracts, you can cancel anytime with 30 days notice.
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How Our Clinton Mosquito Treatments Work
Our process starts with a thorough property inspection. Licensed technicians walk your Clinton property identifying mosquito resting sites, standing water sources, and breeding hotspots. In neighborhoods near Piscataway Road or bordering wooded lots, this often means checking drainage areas, gutters, and the treeline where mosquitoes congregate during the day.
Treatment uses professional-grade backpack mist blowers that combine a fast-acting spray to knock down adult mosquitoes with a growth-stopping product that keeps young mosquitoes from developing. This two-punch approach can cut mosquito populations by over 50% within 24 hours. We target vegetation, shaded areas, eaves, and the property edges where mosquitoes rest between feedings.
Monthly follow-up treatments from April through October maintain consistent protection throughout mosquito season. Each visit includes a property reassessment so we can adjust our approach based on current conditions, weather patterns, and any new breeding sites that have developed.
In2Care Mosquito Stations for Clinton Properties
The In2Care Mosquito Control System is an innovative no-spray solution that works alongside our barrier treatments. We place stations in shaded areas around your property where mosquitoes naturally seek out egg-laying sites. Each station contains treated gauze strips with a larvicide and a beneficial fungus designed to target mosquitoes.
What makes In2Care especially effective in Clinton is the carry-and-spread effect. When female mosquitoes visit a station, they pick up the treatment agents. They then carry those agents to other breeding sites, including storm drains, bird baths, and standing water we may never find during inspection. This spreading effect extends protection well beyond your property line.
For Clinton homeowners near Lake Cosca or the Piscataway Creek watershed, where standing water is unavoidable, In2Care provides a continuous layer of defense that complements monthly spray treatments. The stations require minimal maintenance and operate quietly in the background all season long.
In2Care Benefits for Clinton Homes
- No-spray technology ideal for families with kids and pets
- Mosquitoes spread the treatment to hidden breeding sites on their own
- Complements barrier spray treatments for stronger overall control
- Low maintenance stations work continuously from April through October
Our technicians treat Clinton yards with backpack mist blowers for immediate mosquito knockdown
Asian tiger mosquitoes thrive near Cosca Regional Park and Piscataway Creek wetlands
Targeted perimeter treatments protect your outdoor spaces without disrupting your garden
The Aedes albopictus is an aggressive daytime biter common throughout Prince George's County
Monthly treatments from April through October keep Clinton properties comfortable all season
Clinton Tick Prevention Treatments
Clinton's wooded lots and proximity to Cosca Regional Park's 690+ acres of forest create prime tick habitat. Black-legged ticks that carry Lyme disease thrive at the edge where your lawn meets the treeline, exactly the areas where kids and pets play.
Our tick program starts with granular treatments in March targeting the lawn edges and wooded borders where ticks hide over winter and become active as temperatures rise. From April through October, topical barrier sprays provide ongoing protection along property edges. A second granular application in November addresses late-season tick populations before winter dormancy.
We also deploy Damminix Tick Tubes filled with treated cotton balls. Mice collect this cotton for nesting material, and when young ticks feed on these mice, the tick lifecycle gets broken at its source. This multi-layered approach provides the strongest protection for Clinton families who enjoy their outdoor spaces.
Clinton Tick Treatment Schedule
- March: Granular application targeting spring tick emergence
- April - October: Monthly topical barrier sprays along property edges
- November: Fall granular treatment before winter dormancy
- Damminix Tick Tubes deployed to disrupt the tick lifecycle at its source
Why Mosquitoes Thrive in Clinton, MD
Clinton sits in Prince George's County (ZIP 20735) surrounded by conditions that make mosquito problems especially stubborn. Lake Cosca, Piscataway Creek, and nearby streams like Butler Branch and Tinkers Creek create plenty of wetland and standing water within minutes of most Clinton neighborhoods.
The area receives roughly 46 inches of rain per year, with July and August being the wettest months. That timing coincides directly with peak mosquito breeding season. Add in hundreds of stormwater retention ponds throughout Clinton's subdivisions and the semi-rural edges near Miller Farms, and you've got the recipe for aggressive mosquito populations from spring through fall.
The two most common species here are the Asian tiger mosquito, an aggressive daytime biter that breeds in containers as small as a bottle cap, and the common house mosquito, which feeds mostly at dusk and dawn. Both have adapted well to Clinton's mix of wooded lots, mature landscaping, and suburban neighborhoods like Windbrook, Fox Run, and New England Estates.
What to Expect During Your Clinton Mosquito Treatment
Step 1: Phone consultation. Call 703-683-2000 and talk directly with a licensed technician, not a phone tree. We'll discuss your mosquito situation, property details, and provide a quote right over the phone. Most Clinton homeowners start with our LawnShield or SeasonGuard+ programs.
Step 2: Property inspection. Your technician arrives and performs a detailed assessment of your Clinton property, identifying mosquito resting areas, breeding sites, and the specific conditions driving your mosquito problem. This inspection shapes the treatment plan for your property.
Step 3: Targeted treatment. Using professional backpack mist blowers, we apply dual-action materials to vegetation, shaded areas, eaves, and perimeter zones. We avoid blooming flowers and edible plants while focusing on the areas mosquitoes actually use.
Step 4: Ongoing protection. Monthly visits maintain your mosquito barrier throughout the active season. After each treatment, you receive a detailed report documenting the products used and areas treated. If mosquitoes return between visits, our unlimited callback policy means we come back at no cost.
What Clinton-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."
"I want to take a moment to recognize the exceptional service I received from Mr. Hussam. From the start, he was highly professional, personable, and attentive to my needs. What truly stood out was his ability to recall our previous conversations, making the experience feel personalized and valued."
"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've had nothing but great experiences for 3 years now. Their consistent, reliable service really stands out for me, and everyone is always kind and easy to talk to. I also like that they're a local, family-run business... Kamaal is fantastic—he really listens to my concerns and works with me to come up with the best plan."
"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."
"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."
"I want to take a moment to recognize the exceptional service I received from Mr. Hussam. From the start, he was highly professional, personable, and attentive to my needs. What truly stood out was his ability to recall our previous conversations, making the experience feel personalized and valued."
"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've had nothing but great experiences for 3 years now. Their consistent, reliable service really stands out for me, and everyone is always kind and easy to talk to. I also like that they're a local, family-run business... Kamaal is fantastic—he really listens to my concerns and works with me to come up with the best plan."
"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."
Clinton Mosquito Control Plans & Pricing
Our LawnShield program delivers monthly mosquito and tick protection from March through November with 9 strategically timed services per year. It includes backpack mist blower applications, granular tick treatments, and Damminix Tick Tubes for comprehensive yard protection.
For homeowners who want everything covered, SeasonGuard+ starts at $95/month and bundles mosquito control, tick prevention, general pest control for 35 common pests, Sentricon termite baiting, and rodent protection into a single monthly bill. One credit card setup handles scheduling and billing automatically.
Both programs include unlimited callbacks between scheduled visits. No binding contracts. Cancel anytime with 30 days notice. And because all treatments happen on the exterior of your property, you don't even need to be home when we arrive.
Bundle & Save
- LawnShield: Mosquito + tick protection with 9 annual visits
- SeasonGuard+ ($95/mo): Mosquito, tick, pest, termite, and rodent coverage
- All plans include unlimited free callbacks between scheduled services
- No binding contracts, cancel anytime with 30 days notice
Serving Clinton, MD & Surrounding Areas
We serve Clinton (20735), Camp Springs, Cheltenham, Fort Washington, Temple Hills, and the greater Prince George's County area.