Hyattsville Mosquito Control
Take back your yard with research-backed mosquito treatments, reduced-risk products, and no binding contracts. Serving Hyattsville and Prince George's County since 1968.
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Mosquito Control Built for Hyattsville's Stream Valleys and Historic Neighborhoods
Hyattsville is a 2.7-square-mile suburb tucked between three major Anacostia tributaries. The Northwest Branch, the Northeast Branch, and Sligo Creek all meet within a mile of town. The University Hills Duck Pond, Driskell Park's 32 acres, and over 600 pre-war homes with aging foundations make this one of Prince George's County's worst mosquito areas.
Better Termite & Pest Control has protected DC Metro families since 1968. Our internal research team has eliminated 9 harsh chemicals from our programs, choosing reduced-risk products like Essentria and EcoVia instead. Whether you live in the Historic District, along the Arts District corridor, in West Hyattsville near the Metro, or in College Heights bordering the university, we understand the specific conditions pushing mosquitoes into your yard.
Every Hyattsville mosquito control plan includes unlimited callbacks at no extra cost. If mosquitoes come back between visits, so do we. No binding contracts. Call 703-683-2000 and talk directly with a licensed technician about your property.
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How Hyattsville Mosquito Treatments Work
We start with a full property inspection. Our licensed technicians check every corner of your lot for standing water, shaded resting areas, and breeding sources. In Hyattsville, that means looking at clogged gutters on Queen Anne and Craftsman-era homes, old foundation wells, overgrown ivy along porch columns, and forgotten planters on covered front porches.
Next, we use backpack mist blowers to apply a targeted mix that kills adult mosquitoes on contact and stops larvae from developing. We hit shrub lines, deck undersides, fence perimeters, and shaded vegetation. These are the spots where mosquitoes actually rest during the day. We don't blanket-spray your entire yard.
Monthly visits during mosquito season build on each other to create layered protection. After summer thunderstorms flood storm drains and low spots across Old Town and the Queens Chapel Manor area, our unlimited callback policy means we come back at no extra cost.
In2Care: Mosquito Control That Reaches Hidden Breeding Sites
Hyattsville's three converging stream corridors, shared storm drains, and the Duck Pond feed mosquito populations from every direction. Spray-only programs can't reach every breeding source along the Northwest Branch or in the storm systems that connect these dense blocks. In2Care turns mosquitoes into the delivery system.
We place stations in shaded areas around your property. Egg-laying females land on treated strips inside the trap, picking up two agents: one that kills larvae and one that stops adult mosquitoes. These treated mosquitoes then carry the agents to other water sources around your property. They reach hidden spots in storm drains, creek banks, and yard drains that no technician could find.
Why In2Care Works in Dense Inner-Ring Suburbs
- Treated mosquitoes carry the product to breeding sites in shared storm systems, the Northwest Branch watershed, and standing water beyond your property line
- Targets both adult mosquitoes and developing larvae in a single system
- Works continuously between technician visits without repeated full-yard spraying
- Ideal for Hyattsville's close-set rowhouses, duplexes, and garden apartments where shared vegetation creates shared mosquito problems
Targeted barrier sprays along shaded vegetation in Hyattsville neighborhoods like Old Town and the Historic District
Summer highs near 87 degrees with 70% humidity and regular rainfall keep mosquito populations aggressive from May through October
In2Care stations provide continuous protection between visits without full-yard spraying
Monthly barrier sprays build layered protection through the extended mosquito season from April through October
Aedes albopictus mosquitoes breed in small containers and bite aggressively during daylight hours in shaded yards across Prince George's County
The Northwest Branch, Northeast Branch, and Sligo Creek all converge near Hyattsville, creating layered breeding habitat for multiple mosquito species
Tick Control for Homes Near Hyattsville's Parks and Trails
Driskell Park covers 32 acres of playing fields, wooded areas, and trails connecting directly to the Northwest Branch corridor. The Anacostia Tributary Trail System and the Rhode Island Avenue Trolley Trail both run through the community. Deer, mice, and raccoons in these green spaces carry ticks directly into residential yards. If your home backs to the trail or borders the wooded stream valleys near Heurich Park or Melrose Park, your family faces real tick exposure.
Our tick program uses granular treatments in spring and fall to hit seasonal population surges. From April through October, we spray along the transition edge where your mowed lawn meets natural terrain. This is where most tick encounters with people and pets happen.
Tick Control Strategy
- Spring and fall granular applications during peak tick activity windows
- Targeted sprays along the edge where your lawn meets wooded trail corridors
- Damminix Tick Tubes placed around the property perimeter to disrupt the tick lifecycle through mice nesting behavior
- Bundle with mosquito control through our LawnShield program for comprehensive yard protection
Why Hyattsville Has Persistent Mosquito Problems
Hyattsville sits at roughly 105 feet elevation in one of the most built-up watersheds in the Chesapeake Bay system. Three Anacostia tributaries converge within a mile of the city: the Northwest Branch, Northeast Branch, and Sligo Creek. The Sligo Creek watershed has almost no wetlands and lots of pavement. That means rainfall runs off quickly into low-lying yards, clogged storm drains, and basement window wells instead of soaking into the ground.
Summer highs average 87–89°F with humidity above 70%. May through August bring the most rainfall, with regular afternoon storms that fill gutters, foundation wells, and hundreds of storm drains. Asian tiger mosquitoes are the most aggressive local species. They bite during the day in shaded yards, which is exactly what most Hyattsville blocks look like. From the Victorian porches of the Historic District to the bungalow streets of Hyattsville Hills, tree canopy and shade are everywhere.
Much of Hyattsville's housing was built between the 1870s and 1950s. The Historic District alone has over 600 homes, including Queen Anne, Craftsman, and Colonial Revival styles with aging foundations, covered porches, crawlspaces, and complex rooflines that trap moisture. Dense blocks of rowhouses, duplexes, and garden-style apartments let mosquitoes move easily between properties. Newer mixed-use developments around University Town Center and the Arts District add rain gardens and dense landscaping that can hold standing water if not maintained. All of this keeps mosquito pressure high across ZIP codes 20781 through 20785.
Your Hyattsville Mosquito Control Schedule
March: We start with pre-season larvicide and granular tick treatments. Getting ahead of mosquito populations before temperatures climb is the most effective step. In Hyattsville, stream corridors and the Duck Pond start breeding mosquitoes earlier than most neighborhoods because of constant water flow and pooling.
April through October: Monthly barrier sprays hit foliage, building perimeters, and shaded resting zones. Each visit builds on the last. Properties near the Northwest Branch trail, Driskell Park, Heurich Park, or the Sligo Creek confluence may need visits every 3 weeks during the peak June through August window.
November: We wrap up with a final granular tick treatment and tips for winter prep. Knocking down late-season populations means fewer mosquitoes the following spring. Hyattsville's mild winters don't fully kill off pest populations, so this final push matters.
After Every Visit
We email you a detailed report with product logs and recommendations for your specific property. Our unlimited callback policy means we return between scheduled visits if mosquito activity increases after storms or heavy rain. You never pay extra to get the results you're paying for.
Bundle Mosquito Control with Year-Round Home Protection
Most Hyattsville homeowners deal with more than just mosquitoes. The same stream corridors and wooded greenbelts that fuel mosquito populations also bring ticks, ants, spiders, and rodents into older foundations, crawlspaces, and shared walls. Homes in the Historic District, along the Arts District, and in the garden apartment communities of Langley Park and Adelphi face pest pressure year-round.
Our SeasonGuard+ program bundles mosquito control, tick prevention, Sentricon termite monitoring, and general pest management into a single monthly plan starting at $95/month. You get 9 strategically timed visits per year, one consolidated bill, and unlimited callbacks across all covered pests.
What SeasonGuard+ Covers
- Monthly mosquito barrier sprays from April through October
- Spring and fall granular tick treatments with Damminix Tick Tubes for trail-adjacent properties
- Sentricon termite baiting system with annual inspection, critical for Hyattsville's pre-war wood-frame homes
- Coverage for 35 common local pests including ants, spiders, camel crickets, and mice
- Unlimited callbacks for any covered pest between scheduled visits
What Your 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. 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."
"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!"
"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."
"His dedication and loyalty to both his job and the business were evident in the way he handled every interaction with care and expertise. He went above and beyond to ensure that I had the best experience possible."
"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. 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."
"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!"
"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."
"His dedication and loyalty to both his job and the business were evident in the way he handled every interaction with care and expertise. He went above and beyond to ensure that I had the best experience possible."
Serving Hyattsville & Surrounding Prince George's County
Proudly serving the Historic District, Old Town, West Hyattsville, the Arts District, University Hills, College Heights, Queens Chapel Manor, Langley Park, Adelphi, Chillum, University Park, Cheverly, Mount Rainier, and College Park since 1968.