Glen Burnie Mosquito Control
Take back your backyard with monthly mosquito treatments backed by 58 years of experience and unlimited free callbacks between visits.
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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
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Why Glen Burnie Has One of Maryland's Toughest Mosquito Problems
Glen Burnie sits in the heart of the Patapsco Tidal watershed. Creeks like Marley Creek, Sawmill Creek, and Stony Creek run through neighborhoods in the 21060 and 21061 ZIP codes. Marshy edges, storm drains, and low-lying yards give mosquitoes plenty of places to breed. Mix in Maryland's humid climate and 47+ inches of rain per year, and you get 7 months of heavy mosquito activity.
Better Termite & Pest Control has been helping families across the DC Metro area take back their yards since 1968. Our Glen Burnie mosquito control program pairs monthly barrier treatments with growth regulators that break the mosquito lifecycle. Every program includes unlimited free callbacks. If mosquitoes show up between visits, we come back at no extra charge.
Our internal research team removed 9 of the harshest chemicals common in the industry and replaced them with materials like Essentria and EcoVia that we use in our own homes. No binding contracts. Cancel anytime with 30 days notice.
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How Our Glen Burnie Mosquito Treatments Work
Every program starts with a 78-point property inspection. A licensed technician walks your entire lot to identify breeding sites, standing water sources, and shaded resting zones. Properties near Marley Creek or the B&A Trail corridor face different pressure points than homes in Harundale or Country Club Estates, and our inspection accounts for that.
During each monthly visit, our technician uses a backpack mist blower to apply a targeted adulticide mixed with an insect growth regulator. We treat shaded foliage, hedges, eaves, deck undersides, and vegetation near water. These are the exact spots where mosquitoes rest during the day. The adulticide knocks down active mosquitoes on contact. The growth regulator stops larvae from growing into biting adults.
Most homeowners notice a 50% or greater reduction within 24 hours of the first treatment. Protection builds each month as we systematically reduce breeding populations across your property. After every service, you receive an email report showing what products were used and where.
Mosquito Species That Target Glen Burnie Neighborhoods
The Asian tiger mosquito is the dominant daytime biter throughout Glen Burnie. You can spot them by their bold black-and-white striped legs. This aggressive species breeds in containers as small as a bottle cap: flower pot saucers, clogged gutters, birdbaths, and forgotten buckets in the mature landscaping around most mid-century homes here.
The common house mosquito takes over during evening hours. It breeds in storm drains, retention ponds, and along the marshy edges of Marley Creek and Sawmill Creek. Neighborhoods near Marley Station, Point Pleasant, and the Ferndale corridor experience especially heavy populations from this species.
Our dual-approach treatment targets both species. The barrier spray handles adult mosquitoes wherever they rest, and the growth regulator disrupts eggs and larvae in breeding sites across your property. Combined, these two methods attack mosquitoes at every stage of their lifecycle.
Our technicians treat the perimeter of your home, targeting the shaded areas where mosquitoes rest during the day
The Asian tiger mosquito is the most aggressive daytime biter in neighborhoods near Marley Creek and Sawmill Creek
Our technicians treat shaded foliage, hedges, and vegetation where mosquitoes hide during the day
Tiger mosquitoes breed in containers as small as a bottle cap throughout mature Glen Burnie landscaping
Look for the bold black-and-white striped legs that distinguish the Asian tiger mosquito from other species
In2Care: A No-Spray Option for Glen Burnie Families
For homeowners who prefer a spray-free approach, our In2Care program uses strategically placed stations instead of traditional barrier sprays. Each station contains treated gauze with a larvicide and a specialized fungus that targets mosquitoes.
Female mosquitoes enter the stations looking for a place to lay eggs. They contact the treated materials and carry them to natural breeding sites throughout your yard and your neighbors' properties. This autodissemination means a single station creates expanding zones of control far beyond where it sits. It works especially well for properties near Marley Creek, Sawmill Creek Park, or other water features where breeding sites are hard to eliminate completely.
Our technicians install and maintain In2Care stations monthly from April through October. The system works continuously between visits. Many Glen Burnie homeowners pair In2Care with our barrier spray for properties with heavy mosquito pressure near the Patapsco tributaries, though it also works well as a standalone program.
How Autodissemination Multiplies Your Protection
Contaminated mosquitoes don't just die inside the station. They leave and visit multiple breeding sites, depositing the larvicide and fungus at each one. A single station can impact breeding across several neighboring properties, creating a network effect that traditional sprays can't match.
Glen Burnie's Creek Corridors and Mosquito Breeding Hotspots
Glen Burnie covers roughly 17 square miles of low-lying terrain at an average elevation of just 52 feet. The Patapsco Tidal watershed runs through the entire community, with Marley Creek, Sawmill Creek, Stony Creek, and Rock Creek all converging toward Curtis Creek and Curtis Bay. That network of slow-moving tidal water creates some of the densest mosquito habitat in Anne Arundel County.
Waterfront neighborhoods like Marley Heights, Point Pleasant, North Shore Landing, and Silver Sands deal with the worst mosquito pressure from nearby marsh edges and tidal pools. But homes blocks away still see heavy activity. Mosquitoes travel from creek corridors and park greenbelts into subdivisions like Harundale, Glen Burnie Park, Country Club Estates, and Ferndale Farms.
The B&A Trail and Sawmill Creek Park add wooded corridors that funnel mosquitoes and ticks directly into adjacent backyards. Properties backing up to these green spaces need consistent monthly treatment to maintain a comfortable outdoor environment through the summer.
Maryland's humid subtropical climate means no true dry season. The area gets 47 to 55 inches of rain per year spread across 130+ rain days. Standing water builds up fast in gutters, tarps, and low spots. August is usually the wettest month, and summer humidity stays above 70% for weeks. That creates ideal conditions for rapid mosquito reproduction. Warm winters let mosquito populations bounce back early each spring, often leading to worse seasons than homeowners expect.
Tick Protection for Glen Burnie Properties
Ticks are a real concern in Anne Arundel County. Deer ticks carrying Lyme disease have been found along the B&A Trail, Sawmill Creek Park, and the wooded buffers that border Glen Burnie subdivisions. Our LawnShield program bundles mosquito and tick control into a single monthly plan. One bill, one schedule, and lower cost than separate treatments.
Tick treatments begin in March with granular applications targeting the annual spring tick surge. Monthly topical sprays from April through October focus on property perimeters and the transition zones between maintained lawn and natural areas where ticks concentrate. A November retreatment reduces overwintering populations before the following year.
We also deploy Damminix Tick Tubes containing permethrin-infused cotton balls. Mice collect the cotton for nesting material and inadvertently treat the ticks feeding on them. This targets the tick lifecycle at a critical point and is especially effective near wooded edges along Sawmill Creek Park, the B&A Trail, and neighborhoods bordering Severna Park.
LawnShield: One Plan for Mosquitoes and Ticks
Our LawnShield program covers both mosquitoes and ticks with 9 strategically timed treatments from March through November. One monthly bill, automatic scheduling, and unlimited free callbacks between visits. It's the most straightforward way to protect your Glen Burnie yard all season.
What to Expect from Your First Visit
Step 1: Talk to an Expert. Call 703-683-2000 and you'll speak directly with a licensed technician. No phone tree. No overseas call center. They'll discuss your situation, recommend a program, and give you a quote right on the call.
Step 2: 78-Point Property Inspection. Your technician arrives and walks the entire property. They check drainage patterns, standing water sources, breeding sites, and shaded resting zones. They document problem areas and create a treatment map tailored to your yard's specific layout and proximity to local waterways.
Step 3: Initial Treatment. Using products vetted by our research team, we treat shaded foliage, hedges, eaves, deck undersides, and vegetation near standing water. We avoid blooming plants and vegetable gardens.
Step 4: Monthly Seasonal Protection. Visits run April through October, maintaining consistent barrier protection through the peak mosquito months. Between visits, unlimited free callbacks keep you covered. After each service, you'll get a detailed email report showing what we did and which products we used.
What Your Glen Burnie Neighbors Are Saying
1,100+ 5 Star Reviews on Google "I love Darren over at Better Termite. He is always so attentive and kind, and really goes, IMO, out of his way to do a fantastic job. And I am so happy that I had NO MOSQUITOES this summer in my backyard in spite of the fact that there is a drainage area right behind my house, and that is 100% because of Better Termites services."
"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. I also like that they're a local, family-run business... 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've had a subscription service with this company for yrs, since moving into our current house, and realizing it was rather...spidery. But NO MORE! Better Termite uses pet-friendly, but not spider-friendly products, and we are now creepy crawly-free! Over the years, they've also tackled ants, bees, and HORRIBLE paper wasps!"
"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."
"Steve was very accommodating and patient in explaining what we're dealing with and what measures he recommended... 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. Steve's customer service skills were fantastic."
"I love Darren over at Better Termite. He is always so attentive and kind, and really goes, IMO, out of his way to do a fantastic job. And I am so happy that I had NO MOSQUITOES this summer in my backyard in spite of the fact that there is a drainage area right behind my house, and that is 100% because of Better Termites services."
"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. I also like that they're a local, family-run business... 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've had a subscription service with this company for yrs, since moving into our current house, and realizing it was rather...spidery. But NO MORE! Better Termite uses pet-friendly, but not spider-friendly products, and we are now creepy crawly-free! Over the years, they've also tackled ants, bees, and HORRIBLE paper wasps!"
"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."
"Steve was very accommodating and patient in explaining what we're dealing with and what measures he recommended... 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. Steve's customer service skills were fantastic."
Serving Glen Burnie & Surrounding Anne Arundel County
From Harundale to Marley Heights, Ferndale to Sawmill Creek. We're here to protect your home.