College Park Pest Control
Third-generation, family-owned pest control protecting College Park homes since 1968. We cover 35+ pests with products vetted by our research team. No binding contracts, free unlimited callbacks.
Family Owned
57 years of experience serving local homes with pets and kids.
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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 College Park Homeowners Choose Better Termite
57 Years Protecting Homes in Prince George's County
College Park sits along the Route 1 corridor in Prince George's County, just inside the Capital Beltway. You will find historic bungalows in Berwyn and Old Town, post-war ranches in Hollywood and College Park Estates, dense student rentals near the University of Maryland, and newer high-rises along Baltimore Avenue. Each housing type brings its own pest challenges. Whether you own a brick colonial backing to Paint Branch Trail or share walls in a townhome off Route 1, pests find their way in.
Better Termite & Pest Control has been protecting homes across the DC Metro area since 1968. We are a third-generation, family-owned company with over 300 years of combined team experience. Our internal research team removed 9 of the harshest chemicals used in our industry and replaced them with reduced-risk products like Essentria, Alpine, and borate-based solutions.
When you call 703-683-2000, you talk to a licensed technician who knows the pest problems in College Park. No phone trees. No outsourced call centers. Over 1,100 families have given us 5-star reviews on Google. We have treated over 100,000 homes across the DC Metro area.
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Why College Park Has Year-Round Pest Pressure
Stream Corridors, Aging Housing Stock, and Dense Student Rentals
Paint Branch and Indian Creek run through College Park and meet at the city's southeast edge to form the Northeast Branch of the Anacostia River. Lake Artemesia's 38-acre wetland, the Paint Branch Stream Valley, and dozens of forested pockets create wildlife corridors. These corridors push ticks, mosquitoes, rodents, and insects directly into nearby homes. Neighborhoods like Hollywood, Sunnyside, and Daniels Park that back to wooded stream buffers face heavy tick and rodent pressure all year.
Much of College Park's housing stock dates from the early 1900s through the 1970s. Homes in Berwyn, Old Town, Lakeland, and Calvert Hills are 50-100+ years old. At that age, settling foundations, failing caulk, rotted trim, and gaps around utility penetrations create entry points that pests exploit. Wood-framed bungalows and Cape Cods with aging basements are especially vulnerable to carpenter ants, termites, centipedes, and silverfish.
Hot Summers, Mild Winters, and No True Dry Season
Average July highs hit 88 degrees, and the area gets roughly 44 inches of rain spread across the year. That long, warm season extends pest breeding from March through November. Paint Branch, Indian Creek, Lake Artemesia, and local stormwater ponds breed mosquitoes from April through October. Winters stay mild enough that stink bugs, spiders, and cluster flies survive in wall voids and crawlspaces. When temps drop, mice push indoors through gaps as small as a dime. Homes across ZIP codes 20740 and 20742 deal with this cycle every year.
Full-Service Pest Control for College Park Homes
35+ Pests Covered Under One Plan
Our TriGuard Pest plan covers everything that shows up in local homes: ants, carpenter ants, roaches, spiders, stink bugs, centipedes, silverfish, camel crickets, earwigs, fleas, ticks, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets, carpenter bees, and more. Every visit starts with a full inspection and ends with targeted treatment inside and outside your home.
Treatments last roughly 90-120 days. Our triannual schedule (3 visits per year) keeps coverage continuous with no gaps. If pests show up between visits, call us. We come back and retreat at no extra charge. Plans start at $39/month with a one-time setup fee. No binding contracts.
Foundation to Roofline, Inside and Out
Inside, we treat cracks and crevices in kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and utility rooms where pests harbor. Outside, we apply a perimeter barrier around your foundation, treating mulch beds, weep holes, soffits, and common entry points. In College Park's older neighborhoods like Berwyn and Old Town, we pay extra attention to aging foundations and utility chases where pests travel between rooms. The non-repellent products we use are picked up by pests and carried back to colonies, eliminating them at the source.
Termite Protection for College Park Properties
Moisture-Heavy Soil and Pre-War Wood Framing Put College Park Homes at Risk
The area sits on moisture-retaining soils between Paint Branch and Indian Creek. Low-lying areas like Lakeland have a documented history of flooding and standing water. These conditions are ideal for subterranean termites. Homes built in the early 1900s through the 1970s across Berwyn, Hollywood, Old Town, and Calvert Hills have aging wood framing, deck posts, and door frames that are increasingly vulnerable. Termite damage can reach tens of thousands of dollars before you notice any signs.
We use the Sentricon baiting system. Stations go into the ground around your foundation. When foraging termites find the bait, they carry it back to the colony, including the queen. This eliminates the entire colony at its source. Our TriGuard with Sentricon Bundle starts at $69/month and includes full pest control, termite baiting, and a yearly termite inspection.
Liquid Treatment for Active Infestations
For active infestations, we offer liquid trenching treatments that create a direct barrier around your foundation. If you are renovating or remodeling one of College Park's older homes, ask about our borate wood treatments for built-in protection. Our annual termite warranty program includes routine inspections and re-treatments when needed.
Our licensed technicians serve College Park homes with over 300 years of combined team experience
Odorous house ants are one of the most common pests in neighborhoods like Old Town and Calvert Hills
Subterranean termites thrive in the moisture-retaining soil around Paint Branch and Indian Creek
Stink bugs invade local homes every fall, clustering around windows and siding gaps
Ant colonies hidden in wall voids and mulch beds spread quickly through older homes
Mosquito Control in College Park
Paint Branch, Lake Artemesia, and Stormwater Ponds Drive Mosquito Populations
College Park is surrounded by water. Paint Branch and Indian Creek run through the city. Lake Artemesia's 38 acres of open water and marshy margins sit at the eastern edge. The flood-prone Lakeland neighborhood and dozens of stormwater retention areas create ideal breeding habitat for mosquitoes. From April through October, these conditions produce heavy mosquito populations that make yard time miserable. Homes in Hollywood, Sunnyside, and Daniels Park that back to wooded stream corridors get hit the hardest.
Our technicians use a backpack mist blower to spray vegetation edges and shaded areas where mosquitoes rest during the day. The treatment combines a fast-acting adulticide with an insect growth regulator that stops new mosquitoes from maturing. This typically cuts mosquito numbers by over 50% within 24 hours of each treatment.
IN2Care: A No-Spray Option for College Park Yards
We also offer the IN2Care system for homeowners who prefer a no-spray approach. IN2Care traps lure mosquitoes to a station that infects them with an agent they carry back to nearby breeding sites, multiplying the effect. Our SeasonGuard+ plan bundles mosquito, tick, pest, and termite coverage starting at $95/month.
Rodent Control in College Park
Stream Corridors, Student Rentals, and Route 1 Restaurants Fuel Rodent Activity
College Park's stream valleys and forested corridors along Paint Branch and Indian Creek support large populations of deer mice and Norway rats. The dense commercial strip along Route 1, with its restaurants, bars, and grocery stores, generates food waste that sustains rodent populations year-round. High-turnover student rentals in Old Town, Crystal Springs, and Berwyn often have shared food storage, inconsistent maintenance, and clutter that attract mice and rats. A mouse only needs a gap the size of a dime to enter your home.
Our 4-step rodent plan starts with a thorough inspection to find active trails and entry points. We set up tamper-proof bait stations and snap traps in strategic locations. Follow-up visits at weeks 1 and 3 confirm the treatment is working. Ongoing maintenance keeps populations in check long-term. We can also provide exclusion estimates to seal the entry points we find.
One-time rodent services run $250-$400. You can also add rodent coverage to a recurring plan starting at $39/month. For homes near wooded stream corridors or the Route 1 commercial district, monthly visits provide the tightest control.
What Your College Park Neighbors Say
1,100+ 5 Star Reviews on Google "We had a bad cockroach problem - we knew it was bad because of all the baby cockroaches we spotted. It took a while but Better Termite ultimately solved it and our house is cockroach free. I signed up for a plan, but ultimately when I got laid off I had to cancel it. Fortunately their customer service, Cindy in particular, was quick to help out and made it pain free."
"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... Kamaal, who I'm gonna call my customer consultant, is fantastic—he really listens to my concerns and works with me to come up with the best plan for whatever pest issues I'm dealing with."
"The team at Better Termite & Pest control are phenomenal! I feel like my family and my home are in good hands. Everyone I have come into contact with has been responsive, pleasant and professional. The price is right and the service is superb!"
"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."
"Steve was very accommodating and patient in explaining what we're dealing with and what measures he recommended to address our rodent issue. He walked through and assessed our home thoroughly for areas of concern and walked my wife and I through the treatment plan and why he recommended the treatments."
"We had a bad cockroach problem - we knew it was bad because of all the baby cockroaches we spotted. It took a while but Better Termite ultimately solved it and our house is cockroach free. I signed up for a plan, but ultimately when I got laid off I had to cancel it. Fortunately their customer service, Cindy in particular, was quick to help out and made it pain free."
"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... Kamaal, who I'm gonna call my customer consultant, is fantastic—he really listens to my concerns and works with me to come up with the best plan for whatever pest issues I'm dealing with."
"The team at Better Termite & Pest control are phenomenal! I feel like my family and my home are in good hands. Everyone I have come into contact with has been responsive, pleasant and professional. The price is right and the service is superb!"
"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."
"Steve was very accommodating and patient in explaining what we're dealing with and what measures he recommended to address our rodent issue. He walked through and assessed our home thoroughly for areas of concern and walked my wife and I through the treatment plan and why he recommended the treatments."
How College Park Pest Control Works
Talk to a Licensed Tech
Call 703-683-2000 and speak directly with a licensed technician who knows College Park. No phone trees, no outsourced operators. Get a detailed quote and treatment plan over the phone.
78-Point Home Inspection
A licensed professional inspects your home using our 78-point checklist. They check foundation cracks, entry points, moisture issues, and active pest activity from crawlspace to roofline.
Targeted Treatment
We treat with products vetted by our internal research team. We removed 9 of the harshest chemicals common in pest control and replaced them with reduced-risk alternatives like Essentria, Alpine, and borate-based solutions.
Seasonal Protection Plan
Our TriGuard plan includes 3 scheduled visits per year timed to Prince George's County's seasonal pest patterns. Each visit targets what is most active that season across College Park neighborhoods.
Free Unlimited Callbacks
Spot something between visits? Call us. We come back and retreat at no extra charge until the problem is resolved. That is our Better Promise.
No Binding Contracts
Stay because it works, not because of paperwork. Cancel anytime with 30 days notice if you are not satisfied. No exit fees.
Serving All of College Park & Surrounding Areas
From Old Town to Berwyn, Calvert Hills to Hollywood, Lakeland to Sunnyside. We are your local pest control team in College Park, MD.