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When unwanted pests invade your Clinton home, trust the local experts who have been protecting families in the DC Metro area for over five decades. Better Termite & Pest Control offers comprehensive pest management solutions tailored to Clinton’s unique environment. Our experienced team provides effective treatments for everything from common household insects to rodents, termites, and mosquitoes—giving you peace of mind and a pest-free home.
Better Termite & Pest Control is proud to be a family-owned, third-generation business that has served the Clinton community since 1968. Our deep roots in the area give us unparalleled insight into the local pest challenges homeowners face throughout the seasons.
What makes us truly different is our commitment to safer pest control. We’ve removed 9 of the industry’s harshest chemicals from our treatments, replacing them with lower-impact alternatives that are just as effective. This approach protects your family while still eliminating pests.
We stand behind our service with unlimited callbacks—if pests return between scheduled visits, we’ll come back at no additional cost until we establish a good baseline. Plus, we never lock you into binding contracts, allowing you to cancel with just 30 days’ notice.
Our comprehensive services address the full spectrum of common Clinton pest issues, including insects, rodents, termites, mosquitoes, and ticks. Whether you’re dealing with an active infestation or seeking preventative protection, our licensed technicians have the knowledge and tools to help.
Clinton’s suburban landscape with its mix of wooded areas and residential neighborhoods creates the perfect environment for a variety of pests. The combination of mature trees, landscaped yards, and proximity to natural areas makes Clinton homes particularly susceptible to carpenter ants, mosquitoes, and termites.
The wooded sections surrounding many Clinton properties provide ideal habitats for carpenter ants, which can damage structural wood in homes. Meanwhile, the area’s humidity and seasonal rainfall create breeding conditions for mosquitoes, especially in the warmer months.
Clinton’s soil composition is also conducive to subterranean termite activity—a significant concern for homeowners in our region. Our licensed technicians are intimately familiar with Clinton’s specific soil conditions, climate patterns, and pest hot-spot neighborhoods. This local expertise allows us to provide targeted treatments that address your home’s unique pest challenges.
Our general pest control service begins with a thorough 78-point inspection of your property. This comprehensive assessment helps us identify active pest problems and potential entry points or conducive conditions that could lead to future issues.
Our treatment approach combines interior and exterior strategies. Inside your home, we perform detailed crack and crevice treatments to target pests where they hide. Outside, we create non-repellent barriers that eliminate pests as they attempt to enter your home.
We target common Clinton pests including ants, roaches, spiders, stink bugs, centipedes, silverfish, and box elder bugs. Our quarterly maintenance plan ensures your home stays protected throughout the changing seasons, addressing different pest pressures as they arise.
Between scheduled visits, our free unlimited callbacks policy means you’re never left dealing with pest problems alone. If you notice any pest activity between services, we’ll return promptly at no additional cost to address the issue.
Our four-step inspection and treatment process leaves no stone unturned. We use a combination of effective products like Essentria, Alpine, and EcoVia that have been carefully selected by our research team for their efficacy and reduced impact.
We focus our attention on pest hot spots, potential entry points, and conducive conditions that could be attracting pests to your property. Our technicians are trained to identify the subtle signs of pest activity that homeowners might miss.
This thorough approach allows us to develop a customized treatment plan for your Clinton home. Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all solution, we tailor our services to address your specific pest concerns and prevent future problems.
Clinton’s warm climate and proximity to wooded areas make mosquito control essential for enjoying your outdoor spaces. Our comprehensive mosquito control program uses backpack spray treatments that combine adulticides for immediate knockdown with growth regulators that disrupt the mosquito lifecycle.
We offer seasonal protection from April through October—the prime mosquito season in Clinton. Our technicians apply treatments to your property’s perimeter and foliage where mosquitoes rest during the day. This creates a protective barrier that significantly reduces mosquito populations.
Beyond treatment, we provide valuable advice on eliminating standing water and maintaining your lawn to reduce mosquito breeding sites. Simple steps like removing water from flowerpot saucers, children’s toys, and tarps can dramatically decrease mosquito activity on your property.
For environmentally conscious homeowners, we offer the innovative In2Care Mosquito Control System as a complement to our traditional treatments. This eco-friendly solution uses strategically placed stations containing a special larvicide and fungus.
When mosquitoes visit these stations, they become contaminated with the control agents and spread them to other breeding sites. This creates a cascading effect that targets both adult mosquitoes and their larvae, providing comprehensive control with minimal environmental impact.
The In2Care system works synergistically with our topical sprays, creating a multi-layered approach to mosquito control. This combination is particularly effective for long-term reduction of mosquito populations in Clinton’s challenging environment.
Rodent problems require prompt, methodical intervention to prevent property damage and health concerns. Our four-step rodent protocol begins with a full inspection to identify entry points and areas of activity. We then place tamper-proof bait stations in strategic locations around your property.
Follow-up visits at 1 and 3 weeks allow us to monitor progress and adjust our approach as needed. For long-term protection, we recommend quarterly maintenance to prevent future rodent issues.
For rats, we often employ snap traps inside the home rather than bait to prevent odor issues from rodents dying in inaccessible areas. We also provide exclusion recommendations to seal entry points and prevent reinfestation.
Our rodent control services typically range from $250–$400 for one-time treatments, with ongoing protection plans starting at just $39 per month. This investment provides peace of mind and protects your Clinton home from the damage and health risks associated with rodent activity.
Our comprehensive rodent control approach follows four distinct phases for maximum effectiveness. First, we identify hot spots and active areas through a detailed property inspection. Second, we strategically place tamper-proof bait stations and/or snap traps in key locations.
The third phase involves follow-up visits to assess results and make necessary adjustments. Finally, we implement long-term quarterly service to maintain protection and prevent future problems.
This methodical approach ensures we address the immediate rodent issue while also preventing recurrence. For Clinton homeowners dealing with persistent rodent problems, this system provides reliable, lasting results.
Clinton’s location in the DC Metro area—the nation’s second-highest termite risk zone—makes effective termite protection essential for homeowners. Termites cause over $5 billion in annual damage across the U.S., with much of this damage occurring before homeowners even realize they have a problem.
We offer both preventive and curative termite control options to protect your Clinton home. Our solutions include Sentricon baiting systems, liquid barrier trenching, and pre-construction borate treatments for new builds.
Annual termite inspections allow us to identify early signs of activity before significant damage occurs. Our renewable warranties provide ongoing protection and peace of mind for Clinton homeowners.
With the average undetected termite infestation causing thousands in damage, proactive termite control is one of the wisest investments you can make in your home’s long-term value and structural integrity.
The Sentricon system represents the cutting edge in termite control technology. This advanced baiting system uses stations containing Recruit HD and noviflumuron to disrupt the termite molting process and eliminate entire colonies.
Unlike traditional liquid treatments, Sentricon provides always-active protection with minimal environmental impact. The stations are installed discreetly around your property, maintaining your home’s aesthetic appeal while providing continuous protection.
The Sentricon system’s targeted approach means it works specifically on termites without broader environmental effects. For Clinton homeowners seeking effective, environmentally responsible termite control, Sentricon offers an ideal solution.
The Schulz family has deep roots in the Clinton community, with three generations now involved in providing exceptional pest control services. This family legacy translates to a level of care and accountability you won’t find with large corporate providers.
We’ve eliminated 9 of the industry’s toughest products from our treatment protocols, replacing them with lower-impact alternatives that are just as effective. This commitment to responsible pest control sets us apart from other providers in the Clinton area.
We believe in earning your business with every visit. That’s why we never lock you into long-term agreements—you can cancel anytime with just 30 days’ notice if you’re not completely satisfied with our service.
If pests return between scheduled services, we’ll come back free of charge until we establish good control. This promise demonstrates our confidence in our treatments and our commitment to your complete satisfaction.
Our reputation speaks for itself, with hundreds of five-star reviews from satisfied homeowners across the DC Metro area. This proven track record of excellence reflects our dedication to exceptional service and effective pest control.
When you call Better Termite & Pest Control, you’ll speak directly with local experts—never navigating frustrating phone trees or dealing with outsourced customer service. Our team provides personalized attention and expert guidance for your specific pest concerns.
Our treatments use lower-risk formulas that have been carefully vetted by our in-house research team. We specifically select products that minimize unnecessary exposure around children and animals while still effectively eliminating pest problems.
No. We specialize in insects, rodents, termites, mosquitoes, and ticks. Wildlife removal services such as raccoons, squirrels, and other larger animals are outside our scope of expertise and not covered by our service offerings.
No. Bed bug treatments require specialized equipment and approaches that are outside our scope of services. We recommend contacting a bed bug specialist for these specific issues.
Yes. In most areas, we can dispatch a technician within one work day or less for urgent pest situations. Please call our office for current availability and to schedule emergency service.
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, Firebrats, 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.
Typically within 24 hours, depending on technician availability. Call 703-683-2000 to book your appointment with one of our licensed technicians.
We serve Clinton, MD and surrounding DC Metro suburbs including Clifton, Leesburg, Purcellville, Bethesda, and Annandale.
