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Dealing with unwanted pests in your Fredericksburg, VA home or business? Finding reliable pest control can feel like a chore, but Better Termite & Pest Control makes it simple. We’re a local, family-owned and operated pest control service that’s been serving the community since 1968. We understand the unique pest challenges homeowners face in this area and offer straightforward solutions you can count on. Forget confusing contracts and ineffective treatments; we focus on expert pest control that gets results.
Our approach is built on decades of experience and a commitment to doing things right. We tackle common pests like ants, roaches, termites, rodents, mosquitoes, spiders, and more with comprehensive plans. What makes us different? We stand by our work with free unlimited callbacks – if the pests come back between scheduled visits, so do we, at no extra charge. Plus, we don’t lock you into binding contracts. We believe in earning your business through effective pest control services and exceptional customer service, using products carefully reviewed by our internal research team for lower risk.
Fredericksburg’s charm comes with its own set of pest pressures. The mix of the historic district, the Rappahannock riverbanks, and growing suburban areas creates diverse habitats where pests thrive. Older buildings might struggle with cockroaches and rodents, while damp soil conditions throughout the Fredericksburg area, including Spotsylvania and King George, make termite activity a constant concern. Moisture and wooded areas also contribute to seasonal mosquito and tick problems, turning outdoor enjoyment into a challenge.
Understanding these local conditions is key to effective pest control in Fredericksburg. As a local pest control company deeply familiar with Fredericksburg and the surrounding areas, we tailor our pest control services to address these specific pest issues. We’re not a faceless national chain; we’re your neighbors, providing a personal touch and dependable pest control designed for your Fredericksburg home or business. Our licensed technicians understand the common pests in Fredericksburg and how to manage them quickly and effectively.
Our general pest control service is designed to handle the most common household pests found throughout Fredericksburg. Whether you’re dealing with ants marching through your kitchen, spiders building webs in unwanted corners, or the occasional roach sighting, we have a plan. Our expert pest control starts with a thorough inspection to identify the specific pest problem and any conditions contributing to it. We use advanced, targeted pest treatment methods, applying products precisely where they’re needed, like cracks and crevices where insects and rodents hide.
We handle a wide variety of pests, including various ant species (like Carpenter Ants), different kinds of roaches (American, German, Oriental), spiders, stinging insects (wasps, hornets, yellow jackets, Carpenter Bees), and many more occasional invaders like centipedes, millipedes, and earwigs. Our professional pest control approach often involves an initial treatment to get any current pest activity under control, followed by a quarterly pest control service to maintain a protective barrier around your home, ensuring long-term peace of mind. This residential and commercial pest control strategy helps keep your home pest-free.
Tired of mosquitoes ruining your time outdoors? Our mosquito control services can help you reclaim your yard. We offer targeted treatments designed to significantly reduce mosquito populations around your Fredericksburg property. Our licensed technicians start with an inspection to identify mosquito resting and breeding sites, focusing on shaded areas, dense foliage, and areas potentially holding standing water. We then apply treatments using specialized equipment like backpack sprayers, targeting where adult mosquitoes rest during the day.
For those seeking an alternative approach, we also offer the In2Care Mosquito Control System. This system uses strategically placed stations that attract egg-laying mosquitoes. These mosquitoes pick up a larvicide and a fungus, spreading it to other breeding sites they visit, disrupting the mosquito lifecycle in an eco-friendlier way. Whether you choose our targeted sprays or the In2Care system, our goal is effective VA pest control against mosquitoes, allowing you to enjoy your outdoor spaces more comfortably throughout the season. We also provide tick control services.
Hearing scratching in the walls or finding droppings? Rodent problems need fast attention. Mice and rats aren’t just a nuisance; they can carry diseases and cause property damage. Our pest control service includes a dedicated rodent control protocol designed for thorough elimination. We follow a 4-step process: first, a detailed inspection to locate entry points, nesting sites, and signs of pest activity. We look for droppings, gnaw marks, and potential food sources attracting them.
Next, we strategically place tamper-proof bait stations or snap traps, depending on the situation and pest type (mice vs. rats), focusing on high-activity areas. We then conduct follow-up visits, often within 1-3 weeks initially, to monitor activity and adjust the plan as needed. Finally, long-term maintenance, usually through our quarterly pest control service, ensures the rodent issue doesn’t return. Our exterminator service provides reliable rodent solutions for residential and commercial properties.
Termites pose a significant threat to homes in the Fredericksburg, VA region, causing billions in damage nationally each year. Since they often work unseen, proactive termite control is essential. We offer several termite treatment options, including the highly effective Sentricon® System with Always Active™ technology. This system uses bait stations placed around your home that eliminate entire termite colonies. It’s a less invasive method that provides continuous monitoring and termite protection.
We also offer traditional liquid termite treatments for curative situations and provide preventative treatments for new construction. An essential part of any termite control plan is regular termite inspections. Our licensed technicians conduct thorough annual inspections to detect any signs of termite activity early, like mud tubes or hollow-sounding wood. If you’re on one of our termite plans and activity occurs, free unlimited callbacks mean we’ll address it promptly to protect your home. We aim to provide the best pest control solutions for termite problems.
We’ve provided pest control services in Fredericksburg and surrounding areas since 1968, giving us deep knowledge of local pest behavior and effective treatments.
As a family owned and operated business now in its third generation, we value our connection to the Fredericksburg community and treat our customers like neighbors.
Our commitment to customer satisfaction shows in our 400+ 5-star reviews; homeowners trust us for reliable pest control.
Need pest control fast? We offer emergency visits, often dispatching a technician within one workday to address urgent pest issues.
We prioritize your family’s well-being by using products reviewed by our internal research team. We select lower-risk options that are effective against pests, applying them carefully according to label directions.
No, our expertise lies specifically in pest control for insects and rodents. We do not handle wildlife like squirrels, raccoons, snakes, or bats.
We do not currently offer bed bug control or treatment for bed bug infestations. Our focus is on common household pests like ants, roaches, termites, rodents, mosquitoes, spiders, and wasps.
Yes, we understand some pest problems need immediate attention. Contact us, and we can typically arrange for a licensed technician to visit within one workday for urgent pest control needs.
Our general pest control covers a wide range, including American Roaches, Ants (including Carpenter Ants), Box Elder Bugs, Brown Banded Roaches, Camel Crickets, Centipedes, Cigarette Beetles, Clover Mites, Drugstore Beetles, Spiders, Springtails, Earwigs, Field Crickets, Fire Brats, 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, Carpenter Bees, Hornets, and Yellow Jackets.
Scheduling is easy! Just give our office a call at 703-683-2000 or email us at [email protected]. You’ll speak directly with a knowledgeable team member, often a licensed technician, to discuss your pest control needs and arrange an inspection or service for your home or business.
