Crofton Pest Control
Family-owned & local since 1968
Third-generation, family-owned pest control protecting Crofton homes since 1968. We cover 35+ pests with products vetted by our research team. No binding contracts, free unlimited callbacks.
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Trusted Pest Control in Crofton, MD — in Our Customers' Words
Hear what Northern Virginia and Maryland homeowners have to say about our service — in their own words. Real customers from real homes, sharing why they trust Better Termite with what matters most.
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Why Better Termite
Pest Control in Crofton you can trust — from $49/mo with no binding contracts.
Lower-Impact Products
Hand-picked, EPA-approved treatments selected by our research team — without 9 of the harshest products still used by most companies.
Local Pest Control Experts
Family-owned since 1968, with 300+ years of combined experience protecting Crofton homes. A licensed local tech answers the phone.
The Better Promise
Unlimited free re-services and no binding contracts — we keep coming back until your problem is gone. Cancel anytime with 30 days notice.
About Better Termite
Why Crofton Homeowners Choose Better Termite
58 Years Protecting Maryland Homes
Crofton sits on wooded lots, golf course buffers, and mature landscaping that pests love. Whether you live in a 1960s split-level inside the Crofton Triangle, a townhome in Crofton Meadows, or a newer Colonial in Chapman Farm, pests find ways in. Aging foundations, utility gaps, and shared walls give them easy access.
Better Termite & Pest Control has been protecting homes across the DC Metro area since 1968. The Schulz family has run this company for three generations. Our team brings over 300 years of combined experience. Our research team cut 9 harsh products from our lineup and chose reduced-risk products like Essentria, Alpine, and borate-based treatments instead.
Call 703-683-2000 and talk to a licensed technician who knows pest patterns in Anne Arundel County. No phone trees. No outsourced call centers. Over 400 families have given us 5-star reviews on Google. We have treated over 100,000 homes across the DC Metro area.
Local Knowledge
Why Crofton Has Year-Round Pest Pressure
Planned Community, Mature Trees, and Hidden Moisture
Crofton was built in 1964 inside a triangle of MD-3, MD-424, and MD-450. The original streets along Crofton Parkway are lined with big trees and homes from the 1960s and 1970s. Those homes are now 50-60 years old. Foundations have settled. Siding has cracked. Crawlspaces have opened up. That gives termites, carpenter ants, silverfish, and camel crickets a straight path into your home.
Townhome rows in Crofton Mews and Crofton Commons share walls and utility chases. German roaches, ants, and mice travel between units through these gaps. Thick shade trees and deep mulch beds around the community trap moisture. That creates the damp, cool spots where ants, millipedes, centipedes, and spiders love to nest right against your foundation.
Golf Courses, Creek Corridors, and Standing Water
Crofton Country Club and Walden Country Club sit right behind homes in Walden, Chapman Farm, and the original triangle. Their ponds, creeks, and irrigation systems breed mosquitoes from April through October. The Little Patuxent River runs along the southwest edge. All that water also draws raccoons and opossums that carry ticks and fleas into your yard.
Summer highs hit 87 degrees with sticky humidity. That long, wet season keeps termites, ants, and bugs active well into November. When it cools down, rodents push indoors through gaps as small as a dime. Homes near Waugh Chapel and the MD-3 restaurant strip face extra rodent pressure from nearby dumpsters and food waste.
Pest Control
Full-Service Pest Control for Crofton Homes
35+ Pests Covered Under One Plan
Our TriGuard Pest plan covers everything that shows up in Crofton 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 $49/month with a $200 setup fee. No binding contracts.
Foundation to Roofline, Inside and Out
Inside, we treat cracks and gaps in kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and utility rooms where pests hide. Outside, we spray a barrier around your foundation, hitting mulch beds, weep holes, soffits, and entry points. In Crofton's older homes inside the Triangle, we pay close attention to cracked foundations and aging trim where pests slip through. In townhome rows, we focus on shared walls and utility runs. The products we use are non-repellent. Pests pick them up and carry them back to the colony, wiping it out at the source.
Termite Control
Termite Protection for Crofton Properties
1960s Foundations and Humid Soils Put Crofton Homes at Risk
Crofton sits in one of the country's worst zones for termite activity. Homes built in the 1960s through 1980s often have wood framing close to the ground, old crawlspaces, and cracked foundations. That gives termites a direct path in. The damp soil along creek beds and the Little Patuxent River makes things worse. Damage can hit tens of thousands of dollars before you spot any signs.
We use the Sentricon baiting system. Stations go into the ground about every 10 feet around your home. When termites find the bait, they carry it back to the colony and the queen. This eliminates the entire colony at its source. Our TriGuard with Sentricon Bundle starts at $69/month. It includes full pest control, termite baiting, and a yearly termite inspection.
Liquid Treatment for Active Infestations
For active problems, we offer liquid treatments that create a direct barrier around your foundation. If you are fixing up an older Crofton home or building new, ask about our borate wood treatments for protection from day one. Our yearly termite warranty covers inspections and re-treatments as needed.
Every visit includes dewebbing eaves and entry points around your Crofton home
Carpenter ants thrive in Crofton's older homes where mature trees contact rooflines and siding
Stink bugs invade Crofton homes every fall, clustering around windows and siding gaps
Tamper-proof bait stations protect Crofton homes near golf course and wooded buffer zones
One carpenter ant means a colony is nearby. Our treatments eliminate them at the source.
Mosquito Control
Mosquito Control in Crofton
Golf Course Ponds, Creek Corridors, and Shaded Yards Breed Mosquitoes
Crofton's two golf courses, retention ponds, the Little Patuxent River, and hundreds of shaded backyards all breed mosquitoes. From April through October, it can be hard to enjoy your yard without getting bitten. Homes in Walden, Chapman Farm, and along Crofton Parkway get hit the hardest.
Our techs use a backpack mist blower to spray vegetation edges, under-deck areas, and shaded spots where mosquitoes rest during the day. The spray combines a fast-acting knockdown with a growth blocker that stops new mosquitoes from hatching. This typically cuts mosquito numbers by over 50% within 24 hours.
IN2Care: A No-Spray Option for Crofton Yards
We also offer the IN2Care system if you prefer a no-spray option. IN2Care traps lure mosquitoes to a station. They pick up an agent and carry it back to nearby breeding sites, spreading the effect. Our SeasonGuard+ plan bundles mosquito, tick, pest, and termite coverage starting at $95/month.
Rodent Control
Rodent Control in Crofton
Wooded Lots, Golf Courses, and Shopping Corridors Drive Rodent Activity
Crofton's wooded edges, golf course borders, and the Waugh Chapel shopping area all feed rodent populations. Restaurants along MD-3 produce food waste that draws Norway rats and house mice. When fall hits, they push into homes through foundation cracks, pipe gaps, and spaces under garage doors. A mouse only needs a hole the size of a dime.
Our 4-step rodent plan starts with a full inspection to find trails and entry points. We place tamper-proof bait stations and snap traps at key spots. Follow-up visits at weeks 1 and 3 make sure the plan is working. Ongoing visits keep numbers down long-term. We also give exclusion estimates to seal the gaps we find.
One-time rodent services run $300. You can also add rodent coverage to a recurring plan starting at $49/month. For persistent issues in neighborhoods near golf courses or the Waugh Chapel area, monthly visits provide the tightest control.
Everything We Do
Every service we offer in Crofton — one local team, one phone call.
Core Programs
- Home Pest Control in Crofton
- Termite Control in Crofton
- Rodent Control in Crofton
- Mosquito & Tick Control in Crofton
- Extermination Services in Crofton
- Eco-Friendly Pest Control in Crofton
- Sentricon® Termite Baiting in Crofton
- IN2CARE® Mosquito System in Crofton
- Pre-Construction Termite Control in Crofton
Insects & Spiders
- Ant Control in Crofton
- Carpenter Ant Control in Crofton
- Sugar Ant Control in Crofton
- Spider Control in Crofton
- Roach Control in Crofton
- German Cockroach Control in Crofton
- Oriental Cockroach Control in Crofton
- American Cockroach Control in Crofton
- Flea Control in Crofton
- Silverfish Control in Crofton
- Carpet Beetle Control in Crofton
- Pantry Pest Control in Crofton
- Stink Bug Control in Crofton
- Lady Bug Control in Crofton
- Boxelder Bug Control in Crofton
- Cricket Control in Crofton
- Tick Control in Crofton
- Earwig Control in Crofton
- Millipede Control in Crofton
- Centipede Control in Crofton
- Pill Bug Control in Crofton
- Springtail Control in Crofton
- Clover Mite Control in Crofton
Stinging & Flying
Rodents & Wildlife
What Your Crofton-Area Neighbors Say
1500+ 5 Star Reviews on Google "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 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."
"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... Cindy in particular, was quick to help out and made it pain free."
"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 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."
"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'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 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."
"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... Cindy in particular, was quick to help out and made it pain free."
"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 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."
"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!"
How It Works
How Crofton Pest Control Works
Talk to a Licensed Tech
Call 703-683-2000 and speak directly with a licensed technician who knows Crofton. No phone trees, no outsourced operators. Get a detailed quote and treatment plan specific to your home.
78-Point Home Inspection
A licensed professional inspects your Crofton home using our 78-point checklist, checking foundation cracks, entry points, moisture problems, 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 products 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 match Anne Arundel County's seasonal pest patterns. Each visit targets what is most active that season in Crofton 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.
Your Local Office
Serving All of Crofton & Surrounding Areas
From Olde Crofton to Walden, Chapman Farm to Crofton Meadows, and nearby Gambrills and Odenton. We are your local pest control team in Crofton, MD.
Get in Touch
Call Us
703-683-2000Email Us
info@bettertermite.comVisit Our Alexandria (Headquarters) Office
2647 Duke StreetAlexandria, VA 22314
Office Hours
- Mon, Tue, Thu7:30 AM – 7 PM
- Wed, Fri7:30 AM – 8 PM
- Sat, Sun9 AM – 6 PM
Good to Know
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? A licensed local tech picks up at (703) 683-2000.
Our Free Callback Promise
See pests between scheduled visits? We come back and retreat at no extra cost — as many times as it takes. No binding contracts, cancel anytime with 30 days notice.