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Welcome to Better Termite & Pest Control, your trusted local partner for comprehensive pest elimination in Jessup. Our family-owned business has been serving Maryland communities since 1968, providing effective solutions for even the most persistent pest problems. Whether you’re dealing with ants invading your kitchen, mice in your walls, or mosquitoes ruining your backyard gatherings, our team is ready to restore peace to your home with personalized service and reduced-risk products.
Better Termite & Pest Control has been a family-owned fixture in Jessup for over five decades. The Schulz family, now in its third generation, has built a reputation based on local expertise and genuine community connections since our founding in 1968.
What sets us apart is our commitment to using reduced-risk pest solutions. We’ve removed 9 harsh chemicals commonly used in the industry, replacing them with alternatives like Essentria, Alpine, and EcoVia that effectively eliminate pests while being more considerate to your living environment.
Our customers appreciate our straightforward approach—unlimited callbacks until we establish good pest control baselines, and no binding contracts that lock you in. You can cancel with just 30 days’ notice if you’re ever not completely satisfied.
We handle a comprehensive range of pests including:
Jessup’s unique environment creates specific pest challenges for homeowners. The area’s humid climate and suburban landscape create ideal conditions for various pests to thrive year-round.
The combination of mature trees, landscaped yards, and proximity to wooded areas around Jessup leads to increased termite, mosquito, and rodent activity. Moisture from nearby waterways and drainage areas further encourages pest populations, especially during warmer months.
Our deep understanding of Jessup’s specific pest patterns allows us to provide targeted plans for local homes. We emphasize our community commitment through rapid response times and real-person phone support—no frustrating phone trees or outsourced call centers. When you call Better Termite & Pest Control, you’ll speak with a knowledgeable local expert who understands Jessup’s unique pest pressures.
Our Jessup pest control approach begins with thorough interior and exterior treatments. We apply non-repellent insecticides to cracks and crevices where pests hide and enter your home, creating invisible barriers that eliminate pests rather than just scattering them.
For Jessup homes, we focus on seasonal pest patterns with specialized treatments targeting ants, roaches, spiders, fleas, boxelder bugs, and silverfish when they’re most active. Our licensed technicians develop custom recommendations based on a detailed inspection of your property, identifying conducive conditions that might be attracting pests.
Better Termite & Pest Control stands out with our careful product selection. We use Essentria, Alpine, and EcoVia products after removing 9 industry-standard harsh chemicals from our arsenal. This balanced approach effectively eliminates pests while aligning with our commitment to more responsible pest management.
All treatments are applied by registered technicians who understand local building construction and pest behaviors specific to Jessup homes. We take the time to explain what we’re doing and why, ensuring you’re comfortable with our approach.
Our quarterly maintenance program aligns precisely with pest life cycles in Jessup. This proactive approach prevents seasonal pest issues before they begin, backed by our promise of free retreatments between scheduled visits if pests return.
Jessup’s humid climate and various water sources create ideal breeding conditions for mosquitoes. Our comprehensive mosquito management includes barrier sprays applied to shaded vegetation and brush lines around your property.
These treatments combine adulticides for immediate population reduction with growth regulators that prevent mosquito larvae from developing. This dual-action approach provides more effective long-term control than just targeting adult mosquitoes.
Our technicians also provide valuable advice on eliminating standing water in gutters, planters, toys, and low spots in your yard. Simple lawn care adjustments like proper mowing height and timing can significantly reduce mosquito breeding areas.
Many Jessup homeowners choose to bundle mosquito control with tick and termite protection for comprehensive coverage and savings. This integrated approach addresses multiple pest concerns with coordinated treatments that work together for better overall results.
For environmentally conscious Jessup residents, we offer innovative In2Care stations. These eco-friendly units use specialized larvicide and fungus that mosquitoes spread to other breeding sites themselves, creating a self-propagating control system.
Rodents in Jessup homes require a methodical, multi-step approach for effective elimination. Our four-step rodent protocol begins with a comprehensive inspection to identify entry points, nesting areas, and food sources attracting mice or rats to your property.
Following inspection, we strategically place tamper-proof bait stations in key locations around your home’s exterior. For immediate results with rat problems, we deploy snap traps for quick population reduction, while our specialized station rotation system effectively targets mice.
We conduct crucial follow-up visits at one and three weeks to monitor progress and adjust our strategy as needed. For long-term protection, we provide practical exclusion advice to seal entry points and modify conditions that attract rodents.
Our Jessup rodent control pricing typically ranges from $250-$400 for one-time treatments, with ongoing protection plans starting from $39/month plus an initial setup fee. This investment provides peace of mind and prevents costly damage rodents can cause to insulation, wiring, and structural elements.
Our proven approach identifies rodent hotspots, strategically deploys tamper-resistant bait stations, follows up early to monitor effectiveness, and maintains quarterly protection to prevent future problems.
Termites pose a significant threat to Jessup homes due to the area’s humidity and soil conditions. Our proactive Sentricon approach uses strategically placed bait stations around your property’s perimeter for continuous monitoring and colony elimination before damage occurs.
For active infestations, we provide curative liquid trenching treatments that create a protective zone around your home’s foundation. We also offer pre-construction borate treatments for new builds or renovations to prevent future termite problems.
Our comprehensive annual inspections carefully examine your property for telltale signs including mud tubes, hollow-sounding wood, and swarmers. Homeowners on our termite protection program receive peace of mind knowing both materials and labor are covered if retreatment becomes necessary.
Termites cause billions in property damage annually across the US, with Jessup located in one of the country’s highest-risk regions. Our preventative approach helps you avoid becoming part of these statistics.
The revolutionary Recruit HD bait with noviflumuron disrupts termites’ molting process, preventing them from growing their exoskeletons. This bait spreads throughout the colony for complete elimination, including the queen, providing lasting protection.
The Schulz family has been operating Better Termite & Pest Control for three generations, building deep roots in the Jessup community since 1968. This longevity has allowed us to develop unmatched knowledge of local pest patterns and housing construction styles.
We’ve eliminated nine harsh chemicals commonly used in pest control, replacing them with alternatives like Essentria, Borate-based solutions, and EcoVia. This thoughtful approach effectively controls pests while considering the well-being of your household.
When you choose a protection plan with Better Termite & Pest Control, you’ll never pay extra for additional treatments between regular visits. We provide free retreatments until we establish a good baseline of pest control for your Jessup home.
We believe in earning your business through results, not contractual obligations. You can cancel any time with just 30 days’ notice—you control your plan and we work to deserve your continued trust.
We design treatments to minimize chemical exposure around children and household animals while delivering effective pest elimination. Our technicians carefully apply products to areas where pests travel but family members and pets have minimal contact, following all manufacturer guidelines for maximum effectiveness with minimal impact.
No. We specialize in insects, rodents, mosquitoes, and termite control only. For wildlife removals like squirrels, raccoons, or birds, please contact a licensed wildlife professional. We’re happy to provide recommendations for reliable wildlife specialists in the Jessup area.
No. Bed bug treatments are not part of our service portfolio—we focus on general household pests, mosquitoes, rodents, and termites. Bed bugs require specialized equipment and approaches that differ from our core services.
Yes. In most areas we can dispatch a technician within one work day or less—call 703-683-2000 to confirm availability. Our responsive team understands that some pest situations require immediate attention, especially when they impact your family’s comfort.
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.
Our licensed technicians typically schedule your initial inspection and treatment within 24–48 hours of your call. We understand that pest problems require prompt attention, and our local Jessup team is ready to respond quickly to your needs.
You may cancel any time with 30-day notice—no penalties, no hidden fees. We believe in earning your business through results rather than contractual obligations. This straightforward policy reflects our confidence in our services and commitment to customer satisfaction.
