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Better Termite & Pest Control brings three generations of pest management expertise to College Park mosquito control. Our family-owned company has served the DMV area since 1968, developing an integrated approach that targets mosquitoes at every stage of their life cycle.
Our College Park mosquito control programs combine traditional barrier treatments with innovative In2Care technology. This dual approach creates lasting protection while reducing our environmental footprint. We removed 9 harsh chemicals from our treatments, choosing products that deliver results without compromise.
Unlimited callbacks mean we’ll return between scheduled visits if mosquito activity rebounds. Additionally, we operate without binding contracts, giving you the flexibility to adjust your service as needed. Our third-generation Schulz family management ensures every program meets the standards we’d use in our own backyards.
Our mosquito life cycle disruption strategy begins with a thorough property inspection. Licensed technicians identify breeding sites, resting areas, and flight patterns unique to your landscape. This targeted application approach maximizes effectiveness while minimizing product usage.
We deploy backpack sprayers to create a residual barrier around your property’s perimeter. The treatment focuses on shaded foliage, ivy patches, brush lines, and areas under decks where mosquitoes rest during daylight hours. Our adulticide treatment includes growth regulators that prevent larvae from developing into biting adults.
Monthly treatments run from April through October, coinciding with peak mosquito seasons in College Park. Because mosquitoes develop resistance over time, we rotate products throughout the season. Follow-up visits happen at no extra cost if you notice increased activity between scheduled services.
The In2Care system represents a breakthrough in green mosquito control technology. These discrete stations attract female mosquitoes to treated surfaces where they contact a specialized larvicide and beneficial mosquito fungus. This contamination creates an autodissemination effect as mosquitoes carry these agents to remote breeding sites.
Each station contains gauze strips treated with pyriproxyfen (a larvicide) and Beauveria bassiana fungus. When mosquitoes rest on these surfaces, they become carriers that spread control agents to areas traditional spraying cannot reach. This process continues working for weeks after the initial contact.
The In2Care system particularly excels at controlling container-breeding species like Asian tiger mosquitoes. Because these mosquitoes often breed in small, hidden water sources, the autodissemination effect reaches cryptic sites that would otherwise require extensive property modifications to eliminate.
Our dual-purpose approach addresses both mosquitoes and ticks through granular application timing that targets tick life cycles. Tick control treatments happen in March and November when tick populations surge and seek hosts most aggressively.
Granular tick treatments focus on ecotone spray areas where manicured landscape meets natural vegetation. These transition zones harbor the highest tick populations while serving as corridors for wildlife that transport ticks onto properties. Treatment timing coincides with peak tick activity periods.
Lyme disease prevention motivates many homeowners to bundle mosquito and tick services. Ticks in our region carry Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Proactive control significantly reduces exposure risk for families and pets using outdoor spaces.
College Park mosquito species include the aggressive Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) and northern house mosquito (Culex pipiens). Asian tigers breed in containers and prefer shaded areas near homes. Northern house mosquitoes favor storm drains, clogged gutters, and standing water in landscape features.
These species peak at different times throughout the season. Asian tigers remain active during daylight hours while Culex species become more problematic during evening hours. Our region-specific control programs target both species using products and timing that disrupt their distinct behaviors. Local breeding sites often include ivy ground cover, poorly draining window wells, and water features common in College Park neighborhoods.
Our mosquito inspection begins with a comprehensive site walk-through to map mosquito hot-spots and identify conducive conditions. Technicians document breeding sites, evaluate drainage issues, and assess vegetation that provides daytime resting habitat.
The perimeter barrier application targets foundation plantings, fence lines, and transition zones between maintained and natural areas. We apply adulticide with insect growth regulator to vegetation up to 8 feet high, focusing on the undersides of leaves where mosquitoes typically rest.
Larvicide application treats standing water sources that cannot be eliminated, such as decorative ponds or drainage features. Our detailed service report sent via email documents all products used and areas treated. Follow-up service scheduling happens automatically, with unlimited callbacks available between visits.
Seasonal mosquito control begins with early spring tick treatments in March, targeting the tick surge period. April marks the start of our mosquito program as temperatures consistently reach thresholds for mosquito development. Initial treatments focus on overwintering sites and early-season breeding habitat.
Monthly visits from May through October target peak mosquito activity periods. Mid-summer treatments often include growth regulator refresh applications as breeding accelerates during hot weather. Breeding cycle disruption becomes critical during these peak months when a single missed treatment can result in population explosions.
Fall cleanup treatments in September and October eliminate late-season larvae before they can overwinter. Year-round protection includes winterization recommendations like clearing gutters and removing water-holding containers that could produce early spring mosquitoes.
Our internal research team carefully vets every product we use, selecting materials that have passed EPA approval and meet our stricter internal standards. We focus applications on areas away from primary play zones and use products we’d feel comfortable applying in our own homes.
Monthly visits from April through October provide comprehensive mosquito control throughout the active season. We also include early-spring tick treatments in March and fall cleanup applications in November for complete seasonal coverage.
We target both nuisance and vector species common to College Park, including Asian tiger mosquitoes (Aedes albopictus) and northern house mosquitoes (Culex pipiens). Occasionally during warm periods, we encounter yellow fever mosquitoes (Aedes aegypti) which our treatments also control effectively.
Early spring March treatments target ticks during their surge period, while mosquito treatments begin in April before populations establish breeding cycles. Starting in April provides the most effective peak-season defense against mosquito populations.
In2Care stations attract resting mosquitoes to treated surfaces containing larvicide and beneficial fungus. Mosquitoes become contaminated and carry these control agents to remote breeding sites where they spread throughout mosquito populations, creating long-term population reduction.
Yes, our unlimited callback policy means we’ll return within 48 hours if you experience sudden mosquito swarms or unusually high biting activity between scheduled visits. This service comes at no additional charge for program customers.
We treat perimeter foundation plantings, shaded foliage areas, ivy patches, spaces under decks and porches, window wells, clogged drainage areas, and other mosquito hot-spots identified during our initial inspection.
Simple preparation includes mowing your lawn and temporarily removing toys, furniture, or other items from treatment zones. Our registered technician handles all other aspects of the treatment process and will provide specific guidance during scheduling.
