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Since 1968, Better Termite & Pest Control has been the trusted name for Hyattsville pest control services. Our family-owned business brings over 300 years of combined experience to every home we service.
We’ve built our reputation on delivering exceptional pest management without cutting corners. Our internal research team has carefully removed 9 of the harshest chemicals commonly used in the industry while maintaining powerful effectiveness.
From persistent ant problems to troublesome rodent issues, our team tackles it all: ants, roaches, rodents, termites, spiders, mosquitoes, and ticks. What truly sets us apart is our commitment to customer satisfaction with no binding contracts and free unlimited callbacks until your pest problems are resolved.
Hyattsville’s unique climate creates perfect conditions for common household pests. The high humidity and clay-heavy soils in the DC Metro area create ideal environments for moisture-loving insects and support subterranean termite populations.
Many of Hyattsville’s charming older homes are particularly vulnerable to termites and rodents. Their established construction creates entry points and harborage areas that newer homes might not have.
Our licensed technicians understand these local challenges. With years of experience specifically serving the Hyattsville area, we’ve developed targeted treatment protocols to address the unique pest patterns of the DC Metro region. When you need quick callbacks and reliable service, our familiarity with local pest behaviors makes all the difference.
Our comprehensive general pest control approach begins with a thorough 78-point inspection of your property. This detailed assessment identifies current pest activity and potential problem areas around your home.
For interior treatments, we focus on crack and crevice applications where pests hide and travel. Our exterior perimeter treatments create a protective barrier using non-repellent insecticides that pests carry back to their nests, eliminating colonies at the source.
Our quarterly maintenance program targets seasonal pests before they become problematic. We cover a wide range of common household pests including ants, roaches, spiders, stink bugs, centipedes, and many more.
We’ve carefully selected products like Essentria, Alpine, and EcoVia that effectively control pests while being appropriate for residential use. If you notice any pest activity between scheduled visits, our free callback guarantee ensures we’ll return at no additional cost until your home reaches a good baseline.
Every Better Termite & Pest Control service follows our proven process for lasting results. We begin with a thorough inspection to identify pest entry points and activity areas.
Our targeted treatment approach focuses precisely where pests live and travel. Seasonal maintenance visits prevent future problems, adjusting for the changing pest pressures throughout the year. And with unlimited callbacks, we ensure complete satisfaction no matter what challenges arise.
Hyattsville’s warm, humid summers create perfect breeding conditions for mosquitoes. Our seasonal mosquito treatments target adult mosquitoes where they rest during the day using specialized backpack sprayers.
We apply treatments to foliage, shrubs, and shaded areas around your property, creating a protective barrier. Our comprehensive approach uses both adulticides for immediate control and insect growth regulators to prevent larvae development.
For maximum effectiveness, we recommend eliminating standing water around your property, maintaining your lawn at an appropriate height, and avoiding spraying flowering plants to protect pollinators. Treatment frequency typically follows a monthly or bimonthly schedule during mosquito season.
Many customers bundle mosquito control with their general pest plan for complete protection. For those seeking an eco-friendlier option, we also offer the innovative In2Care mosquito station system.
In2Care stations provide continuous mosquito control using a unique approach. We strategically place these discrete stations around your property in shaded areas where mosquitoes rest.
When mosquitoes enter the stations, they contact a special combination of larvicide and fungus that disrupts their lifecycle. The mosquitoes then carry these materials to other breeding sites, effectively turning mosquitoes into their own exterminators. This system is particularly effective for properties near natural water sources.
Rodent problems require a methodical, multi-step approach for effective elimination. Our 4-step rodent control protocol begins with a comprehensive inspection to identify entry points, nesting areas, and the extent of the infestation.
Next, we place tamper-proof bait stations in strategic locations around your property’s exterior. For rats, we often use interior snap traps instead of bait to prevent odors from dead rodents in walls. For mice, we use smaller stations designed specifically for their size.
Our technicians return for critical follow-up visits at 1 and 3 weeks to monitor activity, replenish bait, and adjust our strategy as needed. For long-term protection, quarterly maintenance ensures rodents don’t return.
One-time rodent control treatments typically range from $250-$400 depending on the size of your home and severity of the problem. For ongoing protection, our recurring plans start at $39/month and include regular monitoring and maintenance.
Our proven rodent control process delivers reliable results through four essential phases. First, we conduct a thorough inspection to identify access points and activity areas.
Next comes strategic baiting with tamper-resistant stations placed where rodents travel. Crucial follow-up visits at weeks 1 and 3 allow us to monitor progress and adjust our approach. Finally, ongoing maintenance prevents future rodent issues through regular monitoring and preventative treatments.
Protecting your Hyattsville home from termites is essential in our region, which has the second-highest termite risk in the country. Termites cause an estimated $5 billion in damage annually nationwide, with the average home suffering $3,300 in damage before detection.
Our primary termite control method utilizes the Sentricon system with Recruit HD bait stations containing noviflumuron. This advanced approach eliminates entire termite colonies by disrupting their growth cycle, not just repelling termites like barrier treatments.
For active infestations, we offer curative liquid treatments that involve trenching around your foundation and drilling through slabs when necessary. We also provide pre-construction borate wood treatments to protect new structures.
Annual termite inspections are critical for early detection, potentially saving thousands in repair costs. Our termite control programs include regular monitoring and a comprehensive warranty with no binding contracts and free callbacks if problems arise.
The Sentricon system provides continuous protection through strategically placed bait stations installed every 10 feet around your property’s perimeter. Each station contains a specialized bait featuring a chitin synthesis inhibitor that prevents termites from molting.
When foraging termites discover the bait, they carry it back to the colony, spreading it throughout the population. This process effectively eliminates the entire colony, including the queen, providing comprehensive protection rather than just creating a temporary barrier.
Over 57 years serving Hyattsville homes with three generations of Schulz expertise guiding our approach to pest management and customer service.
Our research team removed 9 high-risk chemicals from our treatment protocols, choosing Essentria, EcoVia, and borate solutions instead for effective pest control.
Join our service seasonally with easy 30-day cancellation if you’re not completely satisfied with our performance or results.
Notice a problem between scheduled visits? We’ll return at no extra cost until your home reaches a good baseline condition.
Speak directly to a technician on the phone when you call, and receive service from EPA-registered professionals—no frustrating phone trees or being transferred around.
We’ve earned over 400 five-star reviews while servicing more than 100,000 homes throughout the DC Metro area, building a reputation for reliability.
We select low-toxicity, reduced-risk products formulated to minimize impact around children and animals while still delivering powerful results. Our internal research team has carefully evaluated each product to ensure it meets our standards for residential use while maintaining effectiveness.
No. We specialize in insects and rodents only. For wildlife like raccoons or squirrels, please contact a licensed wildlife removal service. Our expertise is focused on common household pests rather than larger wildlife management.
No. Bed bug eradication requires specialized heat and chemical treatments outside our scope. Please hire a bed bug specialist for these specific issues, as effective treatment requires dedicated equipment and approaches.
Yes. In most areas we can dispatch a technician within one work day or less. Call 703-683-2000 to confirm availability for your specific situation in Hyattsville.
We cover American roaches, 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, Mosquitoes, Carpenter Ants, Carpenter Bees, Hornets, Yellow Jackets.
General pests: quarterly visits. Rodents: monthly or bimonthly in high-activity areas. Termites: annual inspections. Mosquitoes: seasonal treatments. Your technician can recommend the optimal schedule based on your specific situation and pest pressures in your area.
You have unlimited callbacks to retreat any issue until you reach a good baseline. Cancel anytime with 30 days’ notice. We’re committed to your satisfaction and will work with you until your pest problems are resolved.
General plans start at $39/month plus setup. Rodent one-time is $250–$400 or $39/month recurring. Termite and mosquito pricing varies by home size and plan. We can provide a detailed quote based on your specific needs and property characteristics.
